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Be Healthy

photo of childSkills to Practice this Month

Help your child choose a backpack and practice using it safely.

Backpacks that are too heavy or worn incorrectly can cause problems for children, like back, neck, and shoulder pain, as well as posture problems.

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Books for Children

Excuse Me!
by Lisa Kopelke

Meet the Barkers: Morgan and Moffat Go to School
by Tomie DePaola

My Backpack
by Eve Bunting

Piggy Monday: A Tale About Manners
by Suzanne Bloom

The Awful Aardvarks Go to School
by Reeve Lindbergh

The Awful Aardvarks Shop for School
by Reeve Lindbergh

The Bag I’m taking to Grandma’s
by Shirley Neitzel

Timothy Goes to School
by Rosemary Wells

Wemberly Worried
by Kevin Henkes

Books for Parents and Caregivers

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