My Teacher Can Teach . . . Anyone!

by W. Nikola-Lisa

Book Overview

A young boy and his classmates explore an alphabet of occupations from Astronaut to Zillionaire with the help of the boy's favorite teacher.

My teacher is so good,
she can teach anyone ...
to do anything!
She can teach an astronaut
to float in space.
She can teach a ballet dancer
to land with grace.

Come join the fun as a young boy and his classmates explore an alphabet of occupations from Astronaut to Zillionaire...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600602762
• ISBN13: 9781600602764
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.8" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Kirkus & Booklist Reviews

Kirkus Reviews "A little boy pays homage to his remarkably talented and creative teacher who confidently and competently teaches skills, concepts, ideas, behavior and more. In an alphabetical list of accomplishments told in rhyming text, readers see how anyone from an astronaut learning to float in space to a kayaker pulling a stroke, to a zillionaire living in style can learn from this wonderful woman. But most important is the children, and in particular, the little boy who's fortunate to be in her class this year, learning about a world beyond the three Rs. Galindo's simple, flat illustrations in lively colors outlined in black highlight each lesson's scenario with a multicultural group of young students An inspiring introduction to the new school year." Review by Booklist "A boy's loving boast about his teacher ('My teacher is so good, she can teach... anyone!') carries little listeners through the alphabet from astronaut to zillionaire as he describes how his teacher could, for example, 'teach the Governor how to host a lunch,' or 'teach a Heavyweight how to throw a punch.' The classroom where kids role-play the jobs is a model of inclusiveness, and both specialized (astronaut, ballet dancer), and everyday (janitor, mechanic) occupations are highlighted. The illustrations, almost startling in their brightness, fit the happy boastfulness of the book... this is... a fun peek at careers that are just right for young children."

Actually 4 1/2 Stars ...

The chosen book of the month for our school this May (and June), I read this book to my class of special needs students and they enjoyed it. The pictures are engaging, and the rhymes structure is solid. (Almost rap worthy I'm told.) In fact, we are taking pictures of us re-enacting each picture ... with one small improvement. After all, all teachers aren't women! :)

sweet teacher book

In this story we see a little boy who is writing a story about his teacher. He thinks that she is the best and can teach anyone! He starts off by saying that she can teach an astronaut to float in space. He goes through each letter of the alphabet naming a person that he teach could teach to do their job. This was a simple picture book that can teach young children lots of things. They will see that teachers are important people. This book is recommend for a story time read aloud. There are lots of fun things to look at on each page. Young children will learn the basic concepts of the alphabet and be introduced to lots of occupations through this simple picture book.