I love this book! Every teacher in the universe should have a copy - Bestselling author Mem Fox. Mrs. Spitzer is a wise teacher who knows many things. She knows about gardens. She knows about children. She knows how similar they are, and how both will flourish if tended lovingly. There are many remarkable teachers like Mrs. Spitzer in the world, and Edith Pattou's simple, moving story along with Tricia Tusa's inspired, whimsical illustrations celebrate all they do, year after year, to help our children grow and blossom.

About the Author

EDITH PATTOU is the author of two highly acclaimed teen fantasy novels, Hero's Song and Fire Arrow, an IRA Young Adults' Choice. TRICIA TUSA has written and illustrated many wonderful picture books, including Maebelle's Suitcase, Bunnies in My Head, and Camilla's New Hairdo, a Parents Magazine Best Book.

Reviews

"I love this book! Every teacher in the universe should have a copy."--Bestselling author Mem Fox "A very loving book, a tribute really, to the teachers of the world and beyond them to all people who nurture children."--"Kirkus Reviews" (starred review)