Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble [Hardcover]

Maryann Cocca-Leffler (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Grade Level: K and up

Mr. Tanen and his ties are back! But now there's trouble. Mr. Tanen's school has run out of funds for the long-awaited playground. He needs to raise money--fast. But how? Then Mr. Tanen considers his tie collection as a moneymaker.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Kindergarten-Grade 3-The star of Cocca-Leffler's Mr. Tanen's Ties (Albert Whitman, 1999) is back in another appealing tale. Here, the principal notices that many needed repairs to the school have been completed during winter vacation. In his office, he opens his closet and gazes proudly at his collection of 975 wild and wacky neckties. Donning his new Doughnut & Danish Tie, he plans his accessories for the day: "the Back-to-Jail Tie for the teachers' meeting, the School Bus Tie to greet the kids, and the Pizza Tie for lunch." Finally, he selects his Swing and Slide Tie for when he announces that Lynnhurst Elementary has saved enough money to build a new playground. Then the phone rings, and he discovers that the funds for the schoolyard were used for the maintenance work. Devastated, Mr. Tanen auctions off his neckwear to raise the money. Children will love the happy ending as the community shows its gratitude for the principal. Wonderfully bright and vivid watercolor illustrations perfectly portray the details of the cheerful neckwear in this upbeat story.
Kristin de Lacoste, South Regional Public Library, Pembroke Pines, FL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist

K-Gr. 2. In this sequel to Mr. Tanen's Ties (1999), the generous principal of Lynnhurst elementary school makes a big sacrifice to help his students. When the school budget can't manage to pay for a new playground, Mr. Tanen decides to sell his beloved collection of 975 ties to cover the costs. At the auction, the townspeople gladly purchase all the ties, and they raise the money that's needed. Mr. Tanen misses his collection; but when the playground opens, everyone shows that they have learned from him--"The more you give, the more you get"--and they join their ties together in a gigantic banner and return them to their rightful owner. Children will enjoy spotting the wild, funny ties in the bright, spirited illustrations, and they'll want a principal just like Mr. Tanen. Kathy Broderick
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company (January 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0807553050
• ISBN-13: 978-0807553053
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 8.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,452,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Website: www.maryanncoccaleffler.com
My PLAY: www.princesskimthemusical.com
my Blog: www.maryanncoccaleffler.blogspot.com

I've been writing and illustrating children's books for more than 25 years and have published over 50 books. I graduated from Massachusetts College of Art in 1980 with a BFA in illustration. My Italian childhood sneaks into my books. The first book I wrote and illustrated was "Wednesday is Spaghetti Day". My books "Bus Route to Boston" and "Clams All Year" are family stories which I hold dear to my heart. Recent books include "Rain Brings Frogs-A Little Book of Hope" ,"Princess K.I.M and the Lie that Grew" and "Princess Kim and Too Much Truth", which are currently being made into Pristin K.I.M The Musical. Broadway here I come! Please keep checking my website and blog to see my new books or learn news about upcoming projects. I live and work in NH where I write and illustrate on an average of two books a year. I have two wonderful daughters and a supportive husband who are the first ones to see my ideas (love to torture them!).
I'd love to hear from you.
Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars I think this is a great book!, June 7, 2005

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble (Hardcover)

I love the illustrations...same illustrater as anther favorite book of mine......Thanksgiving at the Tappletons.

This is a great story with a terrific moral...."When you give, you recieve."

I highly recomend it for kids of all ages.......and grown ups too!

My brother and I both liked this book. He is 5 and I am 10 years old and we want to read the other Mr. Tanen's tie books!:)