The Teacher Who Would Not Retire

By Letty Sustrin and Sheila Sustrin

The Teacher Who Would Not Retire is a humorous portrayal of one first grade teacher who will do anything to continue to stay involved with her students--including coming to school disguised as a... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0967460239
• ISBN13: 9780967460239
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Blue Marlin Pubns
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.5" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Mrs. Belle perseveres.

Mrs. Belle is an interesting character who does not want to retire even though she has been asked to. It gives children a picture of a woman who loves being a teacher and coming to work each day; a woman who has to plot and scheme to keep daily contact with the children she loves. It is a great story about a real life situation and how perseverance pays off for Mrs. Belle. The story and colorful illustrations make the book come alive. I purchased a copy for all the children on my Christmas list.

Fun and educational

Children will love this beautifully illustrated story about a charming teacher who has delighted her children with her energy and humor. Mrs. Belle loves to be with children and young readers will love to be with her!

A must read book

The Teacher Who Would Not Retire is a wonderful and funny book about a teacher who retires, but still wants to be involved with the students. Follow Mrs. Belle as she tries funny ways to get back into the school. Parents, students and teachers will enjoy reading this book.

The Teacher Who Would Not Retire

I read this delightful book and giggled at the many ways Mrs. Belle tried to remain at her job. As a teacher who is close to retirement, I feel many of the ways Mrs. Belle did. But I have so much more to do! Us old teachers always feel indispensable; indeed who will take our place in the hearts of our beloved children who often know us better than we think? This would be a wonderful book to read out loud to the young children who will come to school next fall and no longer see their "old teacher" in her room. I purchased another copy for a retiring friend just because it is possibly the only children's book on retirement I have seen. Just a joyous book to share! The pictures are adorable and those ballet slippers....

With easygoing and fun color illustrations

The Teacher Who Would Not Retire is a cheery picture book about a retiring first grade teacher who makes every effort to stay involved with her students, disguising herself as a cafeteria cook, a firefighter, a window washer, and much more, yet the students always recognize her by her ballet slippers. An enjoyable story collaboratively written by Sheila and Letty Sustrin, with easygoing and fun color illustrations by Thomas H. Bone III, The Teacher Who Would Not Retire would prove an especially welcome and popular addition to any elementary school library picture book collection.