The School is Lava: A Story About Emotionally Based School Avoidance

Liv's experience with school has changed. Once a place of comfort and happiness, it now evokes feelings of sadness, anxiety, and being overwhelmed. Despite the expectations of those around her, Liv finds herself unable to attend. This gentle and hopeful story follows Liv as she navigates these difficult emotions and discovers a new path forward with the support of caring individuals. "The School is Lava" reassures children that school and learning can look different for everyone, and that it's okay to struggle.

This book is an invaluable resource for children who find attending school challenging and need to know they are not alone.

Key Themes:

• Emotionally based school avoidance
• Anxiety and feeling overwhelmed
• Finding new ways forward
• Acceptance that learning looks different for everyone

Specifications:

• Author: Danielle Jata-Hall
• Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Publication Date: August 21, 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 80 pages
• Reading Age: 8 - 12 years
• Dimensions: 12.7 x 0.51 x 17.78 cm
• Weight: 93 g
• Binding: Paperback
• ISBN-10: 1399830414
• ISBN-13: 978-1399830416

This book offers a message of hope and honesty for children experiencing difficulties with school.