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For lots of kids, going back to school brings up some worries and fears. From separation anxiety to social discomfort to worries about doing a good job, these fears are perfectly normal. If you or someone you love is suffering from a case of the back-to-school scaries, here are some books that can help.

Change is hard for all of us, especially kids who may be facing big transitions for the first time. As we head into a new season, here's a roundup of twelve picture books to help little ones deal with a changing world.   

Returning to school is always a transition fraught with both excitement and anxiety for everyone involved. But the pandemic has us all feeling more of all of these things. Here are some books that address the fears and worries that everyone may be feeling.