New Experiences, Friendship, Self-Esteem & Self-Respect, Social Skills 

A 2014 Newbery Honor BookA New York Times BestsellerAward-winning nationally bestselling author Kevin Henkes introduces second-grader Billy Miller in this fast-paced and funny story about friendship sibling rivalry and elementary school The Year of Billy Miller includes black-and-white art by Kevin Henkes and is perfect for fans of the Ramona books Frindle by Andrew Clements and the Clementine series The New York Times declared Henkess delightful story is restrained and vivid forgoing the overdramatic or zany it shows the substance warmth and adaptability of beautifully common family love When Billy Miller has a mishap at the statue of the Jolly Green Giant at the end of summer vacation he ends up with a big lump on his head What a way to start second grade with a lump on your head As the year goes by though Billy figures out how to navigate elementary school how to appreciate his little sister and how to be a more grown up and responsible member of the family and a help to his busy working mom and stay-at-home dad Newbery Honor author and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes delivers a short satisfying laugh-out-loud-funny school and family story that features a diorama homework assignment a school poetry slam cancelled sleepovers and epic sibling temper tantrums This is a perfect short novel for the early elementary grades - from Amzon