Because I Had A Teacher
Readers rate it 5.0 (1 on Hardcover)
Released 2017 · Random House
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This is a gentle, heartfelt picture book celebrating the transformative power of teachers and mentors. It uses the relationship between a bear and cub as a metaphor to illustrate how good teachers foster confidence, curiosity, and resilience in their students. The book contains no concerning content and is entirely focused on appreciation, encouragement, and the positive impact of supportive adult guidance. It works equally well as a gift to teachers or as a read-aloud to help children understand why their teachers matter.
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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
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ISBN 9781943200085 · Random House