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Schwartz & Wade (2017), Edition: Illustrated, 40 pages
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A letter from someone who was once an exasperating second-grader reveals her experiences with a teacher who brought out the best in her.
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2402-096
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LibraryThing member AbigailAdams26
In this beautiful love letter to her second-grade teacher - and to teachers in general - picture-book author Deborah Hopkinson spins a moving tale, one in which a little girl with lots of energy and not quite enough patience is gently and compassionately guided through the sometimes stormy learning
I found A Letter To My Teacher an immensely poignant book - I actually found myself blinking away tears as I reached the final page, and discovered what the little girl intended to do with her life, as a grown-up - and think that it makes a wonderful tribute to educators, whose role in society is as crucial as it is (often) under-appreciated. That said, Hopkinson's narrative is also an engaging story in its own right, and her main character (autobiographical, one supposes) makes a believable and sympathetic heroine. The accompanying artwork by Nancy Carpenter, created in pen and ink, as well as digitally, is every bit as appealing as the story, capturing the little girl's varying emotions perfectly, and using color and contrast in astute ways. Highly recommended to anyone looking for picture-books featuring teachers and educators, or to those just looking for children's stories about feisty and lovable girls.
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process by a dedicated and understanding educator. Although not limitless, the teacher's patience is often evident, and so too is her sympathy for and identification with the little girl-narrator, who might have trouble sitting still, or learning to read at first, but who also possesses an inquiring mind and an infectious sense of enthusiasm for the world around her. In the end, the little girl grows up and justifies all of her teacher's care, choosing a vocation that is a tribute to her childhood mentor and friend...I found A Letter To My Teacher an immensely poignant book - I actually found myself blinking away tears as I reached the final page, and discovered what the little girl intended to do with her life, as a grown-up - and think that it makes a wonderful tribute to educators, whose role in society is as crucial as it is (often) under-appreciated. That said, Hopkinson's narrative is also an engaging story in its own right, and her main character (autobiographical, one supposes) makes a believable and sympathetic heroine. The accompanying artwork by Nancy Carpenter, created in pen and ink, as well as digitally, is every bit as appealing as the story, capturing the little girl's varying emotions perfectly, and using color and contrast in astute ways. Highly recommended to anyone looking for picture-books featuring teachers and educators, or to those just looking for children's stories about feisty and lovable girls.
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LibraryThing member bookwren
An gorgeous ode to teachers. Expressive and child-friendly illustrations by Nancy Carpenter pair perfectly with Deborah Hopkinson's honest, insightful, and loving prose. Wonder at the emotions in child and teacher's faces on the cover: the girl's head is tipped in curious wonder, the teacher,
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complete with pencil in hair, is totally focused on the child. "I stood there ornery and dripping, just sure I'd get in trouble. But instead you grinned at me. 'Good morning! Look at you, standing there like Mary Kingsley just back from canoeing up the Ogooue River.'" Just the right words to hook a reluctant child. This would be the perfect gift to a child's favorite teacher or to a new teacher. Show Less
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Original language
English
Physical description
40 p.; 11.44 x 9.31 inches
ISBN
0375868453 / 9780375868450
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