After a long summer break, the Bayside Bunch returns to P.S. 411 Elementary with a surprise. Selwyn wonders: Who’s the new girl? Will she fit in? Will the first day of school be the best or worst day ever? Join the Bayside Bunch as they learn about welcoming someone new to their school community.

Readers learn about the experiences of being a new student in a school. Children will see the story line unfold through the eyes and ears of relatable characters. They will see the characters that look like themselves, maybe for the first time, build confidence and show the beauty of diversity in all its forms. This process will connect children to the message and provide them with a sense of belonging.

The Bayside Bunch Meets The New Girl is all about building a child’s confidence and showing the beauty of diversity in all its forms. The diverse picture book serves as a mirror for kids, where they can see themselves in the storyline and a school environment that they can recognize right away.

Features & Highlights:

Colorful illustrations of school-aged children exploring concepts like kindness, diversity, courage, confidence, and more.

Positive, educational, and fun is an excellent gift for any child.

Celebrating kindness and friendship through a picture book can build and demonstrate the impact of diversity in real-world scenarios.

Designed to build confidence in children aged 7-11 while giving them access to characters like them and a school community they will recognize immediately.

A Great Gift for Any Child

If you’re looking for a picture book for your school-aged child, this colorful and diverse book helps children see how kindness, friendship, and diversity can change their lives.

Perfect for All Children

This picture book is an excellent choice for children aged 7-11. It stands out from other books on the market because of its focus on creating a space for children to see characters that look like themselves, maybe for the first time, and celebrate diversity.