Great Books for Back to School!

The New York Times Recommends
Books for Kids Going Back to School

In the "Back to School Children's Book Column," the New York Times recommends a variety of books for young people as they make their way back to school. Specific titles recommended include Sidekicked by John David Anderson; Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock by Matthew Quick; and Jane, the Fox and Me by Fanny Britt, illustrated by Isabell Arsenault. This column also reviews four picture books about bad behavior, three picture books featuring family stories, and several books on art and what inspires it, including Henri's Scissors by Jeanette Winter.

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