Because I Had A Teacher
Kobi Yamada
Readers rate it 5.0 (1 on Hardcover)
- Published
- 2017
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is a heartwarming, age-appropriate picture book celebrating the transformative impact of teachers and mentors on students' lives. The story emphasizes gratitude, confidence-building, curiosity, and resilience through sweet, lyrical text and illustrations of a bear and cub relationship. It contains no objectionable content and models the positive role of educators in fostering growth and belief in oneself. The book works equally well as a gift for teachers or as a read-aloud that affirms the value of education and mentorship.
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • We all have a favorite teacher. This bestselling illustrated gift book is a meaningful way to honor a great teacher and celebrate the impact they make every day. “Because I had a teacher, I have whole new worlds to explore. I discovered that what I can imagine, I can make real. And now I fee... NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • We all have a favorite teacher. This bestselling illustrated gift book is a meaningful way to honor a great teacher and celebrate the impact they make every day. “Because I had a teacher, I have whole new worlds to explore. I discovered that what I can imagine, I can make real. And now I feel like I can do anything. Because I had you, I learned to believe in me.” —An excerpt from Because I Had a Teacher Where would we be without teachers—those special people who inspire us, support us, and encourage us? Whether they’re an educator, a coach, or a mentor, this book is for them. To celebrate the worlds they open up for us and to thank them for the difference they make. Told through the eyes of a grateful student, this touching gift book pairs sweet, lyrical lines with art of a bear and cub, showing how a teacher’s guidance fosters confidence, curiosity, resilience, and the courage to try again. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week, end-of-year celebrations, or graduations, this keepsake is a beautiful way to say thank you—and to honor the quiet heroes who help shape who we become.
Shelved under
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Confidence in children
- Students
- Teacher-student relationships
- Teachers
- Bears
- Juvenile fiction
- nyt:picture-books=2019-05-26
- New York Times bestseller
- Children's fiction
- Teachers, fiction
- Teacher-student relationships, fiction
ISBN 9781943200085 · Random House