Dear Teacher, A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us
By Carrie Kingsley,
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Sweet message of thanks for the life lessons teachers share.
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What's the Story?
DEAR TEACHER is a celebration of all the ways teachers have an impact on children's lives, both in the immediate moment and through adulthood. The full-color pages give thanks for the ways teachers help children see their potential, take deep breaths to focus themselves, share, reach, choose their own paths, be compassionate, think outside the box, and more.
Is It Any Good?
This uplifting, brightly colored picture book puts into words the true appreciation kids and parents feel for the teachers in their lives. Dear Teacher captures the in-the-moment feelings of safety and support children feel from their teachers, and the fond memories adults have of the teachers who made an impact on their lives. The snapshots of thanks in the sweet, engaging pictures of the diverse kids are rooted in emotions, the feeling that their teachers are in their corner, inspiring kids to be great and good people.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about which of their own teachers come to mind when they read Dear Teacher: A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us. Who are you most grateful for?
What lessons would you like to pass on to others?
Which lessons were the hardest for you to learn and why?
Book Details
- Author: Paris Rosenthal
- Illustrator: Holly Hatam
- Genre: Picture Book
- Topics: Friendship, Great Boy Role Models, Great Girl Role Models
- Book type: Fiction
- Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
- Publication date: March 16, 2021
- Publisher's recommended age(s): 4 - 8
- Number of pages: 40
- Available on: Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated: March 16, 2021
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