5 Books on Homework (and Helping with Homework!)

The Berenstain Bears and the Homework Hassle, by Stan and Jan Berenstain
In this classic Berenstain Bear book, even grizzlies have homework hassles! This is a perfect bedtime read to share after you’ve finished your homework for the day. This book is especially good for anyone who doesn’t want to do their homework like Brother bear (ie all of us at one time or another), and it’s a much needed reminder of why it’s better to take responsibility and get the job done.

Homework for Grownups: Everything You Learned at School and Promptly Forgot, by E. Foley and B. Coates
Sometimes I can’t remember where I put my keys, so there’s no way I’m remembering half of what I learned in school. This book is a great resource for any parent who needs a refresher in math, English, science, history, or any other subject you haven’t had to dust off in the last few years. So the next time your child asks you what an isosceles triangle is, you’ll be able to answer with confidence! And with each chapter ending in a quiz, you’ll really feel like you’re back in the classroom!

Peanut Butter and Homework Sandwiches, by Lisa Broadie Cook
You’ve probably heard the centuries-old excuse, “the dog ate my homework,” knowing that it was just another way of saying “oops I forgot to do my homework!” But in this cute picture book, that actually happened to poor Martin MacGregor! If your kid is having a hard week at school, or feeling unprepared for class, this is a good book to pick up to show how down-and-out Martin manages to turn everything around!

The Parent Backpack for Kindergarten through Grade 5: How to Support Your Child’s Education, End Homework Meltdowns, and Build Parent-Teacher Connections, by ML Nichols
Learn practical how-to strategies for helping with your child’s homework and put a stop to homework-induced meltdowns in the process. This all-encompassing book goes way beyond just how to handle homework. It’s written by the head of a parent education group, so you’ll also get great tips on everything from emailing your child’s teacher to how to deal with bullying. Basically everything an elementary school parent needs to know!

Please Help Me With My Homework: Strategies for Parents and Caregivers, by Susan Fitzell
Doing homework can actually be fun?! Well Susan Fitzell thinks so, and she wrote a book to prove it! What parent or caregiver couldn’t use a few more strategies for helping with homework? This uber-informative book provides great strategies as well as a ton of other tools and exercises to discover exactly how your child tackles homework best.
What books about homework and helping with homework do you recommend?