Third grade class gives some very basic truths on how their parents should remain married instead of getting a divorce. Each truth comes with pictures the students drew that goes with each truth.
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The author's third-grade class wrote her these homilies of lasting love while she was away on her honeymoon. Here, along with the children's crayon drawings, are dozens of serious and not-too-serious suggestions: "Mostly say yes," "When your husband's grumpy, give him some coffee," and the memorable "Try to have triplets. One child is too few."
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When I told my third-grade class that I was getting married, I wondered how they would take the news. They were happy, then quickly went back about their business. I didn't think it would make much of an impact-my only worry was how they would handle a week with a substitute teacher when I took my honeymoon.
I needn't have worried. While I was away, my class spent their time scheming with their substitute, Sue Theile, and my partner teacher, Sue Johnson, to create my most cherished wedding gift: ADVICE FOR A HAPPY MARRIAGE. Once they heard Ms. Theile's idea, my students raced to impart all of their advice for our marital future. All of their hopes and dreams of marriage, combined with advice that their eight or nine years of careful observance of their parents' marriages spilled out as fast as their pencils could write.
Soon after our honeymoon, my husband, Keith, appeared in my classroom looking anxious-to my surprise, he had been summoned by my students to help me accept our wedding present. We accepted the gift shyly, under the close scrutiny of twenty pairs of third-grade eyes. Later, when we sat down to enjoy the marital morsel they willed us, we were amazed by the insight offered by the children. Their words were honest, sincere, and startlingly wise. It was their turn to teach me something! Today, we treasure our gift, recognizing daily how important it is to continue to see our marriage and our lives through the eyes of a child.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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A great wedding present!,
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This review is from: Advice for a Happy Marriage: From Miss Dietz's Third-Grade Class (Hardcover)
This book makes for a great wedding present, especially for any teachers you know who are getting married. While parts are a tad cliche, others are unexpectedly poignant, and most of the book is refreshingly funny. One of the best things about this book is the illustrations, which were done by the children to accompany their advice.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
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Adorable!,
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This review is from: Advice for a Happy Marriage: From Miss Dietz's Third-Grade Class (Hardcover)
This is the perfect wedding gift. I ordered three; one for each of the couples getting wed this summer.
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A Happy Wedding Gift,
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This review is from: Advice for a Happy Marriage: From Miss Dietz's Third-Grade Class (Hardcover)
I agree with those who have cited this little gem as an excellent wedding gift, especially if you are giving money or gift cards as this provides a little something to wrap. Most of the advice and drawings are either funny and/or poignant. I always picture the bride and groom sitting down to read it together after all the uproar of the wedding and the honeymoon -- and I'm confident if read, it will touch their hearts.
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When I told my third-grade class that I was getting married, I wondered how they would take the news. Read the first page New!
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When I told my third-grade class that I was getting married, I wondered how they would take the news. Read the first page New!
Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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