School is More Than a Building - by Kelley Donner (Paperback)

About the Book

With it's delightful watercolor illustrations, School is More Than a Building paints a positive picture of a school environment of trust, empathy, and kindness where children feel safe and loved.

Book Synopsis

A great school is so much more than a building... it is a place where children feel accepted for who they are. It is a place where kindness and empathy are commonplace. It is a place where children know and feel that people are there for them and that they are safe and loved.

With its delightful watercolor illustrations of school life, School is More Than a Building paints a positive picture of a school environment where children know and understand that the people who work there care and look out for their best interests. When read aloud, children are reminded that they are part of a very special community and that schools are there for them.

The pandemic made it painfully clear just how sensitive children are to the world around them and how important schools are for many children's health and well-being. Unfortunately, for some children, schools are more than just a place for learning, they are also a place of refuge and escape. It is important that children are aware that schools are a safe place where there are people that they can trust and go to if they need help. School is More than a Building, it is a place where people listen.

In addition to celebrating schools and everything they do, School is More Than a Building is a great book to generate discussion about the many aspects of school life. At KelleyDonner.com/school-is-more-than-a-building you will find lesson plans, bulletin board ideas, activities and more that can be used on a school wide-level, in the classroom, or in your library.

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Keywords: children's book, school, classroom, teaching, empathy, diversity, kindness, communication, safety, mental health

Review Quotes

"This warm, engaging tale depicts what school should be for every child." - Kirkus Reviews

"It's a place which welcomes you inside, keeps you safe, and misses you when you are gone. And, then, it accepts you back again with open arms. School is more than a building. Mine is, and, always will be." - Ms Sheila Alexander, retired teacher-librarian, Union Valley Elementary