Mrs. Spitzer's Garden: [Gift Edition] [Bargain Price] [Hardcover]

Edith Pattou (Author), Tricia Tusa (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2007

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 they will flourish if tended lovingly.
              

There are many remarkable teachers like Mrs. Spitzer in the world. Available for the first time in an intimate gift edition, here is a book to celebrate all that they do, year after year, to help our children grow and blossom.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"I love this book! Every teacher in the universe should have a copy."
-Mem Fox

About the Author

EDITH PATTOU is the author of the acclaimed young adult fantasy novels East, Fire Arrow, and Hero's Song. She lives in Columbus, Ohio.

TRICIA TUSA has illustrated many books for young readers, including The End of the Beginning by Avi, The Magic Hat by Mem Fox, and her own Maebelle's Suitcase, Camilla's New Hairdo, and Bunnies in My Head. She lives in Galisteo, New Mexico.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Harcourt Children's Books; 1 edition (March 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0152058028
• ASIN: B002N2XFHI
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 7.2 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #998,271 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Special book for a Special teacher, February 26, 2008

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C. Tucker "cytaz" (Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mrs. Spitzer's Garden: [Gift Edition] (Hardcover)

This book will touch the heart of anyone who is dedicated to teaching and nurturing students. It is also an example of figurative writing. I recommend it as a gift for a special teacher and/or student teacher. As a veteran teacher who will soon retire, I do not recommend it for a retiring teacher. (Some will disagree with that statement). It would remind me of what I am leaving and all that I will miss. Give it to someone who is preparing a classroom for the future. Warning...check the size of the book. The hard back version now comes in a small gift book size. Great for a personal gift. Not great if you are reading it to an audience.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for the perfect teacher gift?, June 9, 2008

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J. Dallinger "library goddess" (Fort Worth, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Mrs. Spitzer's Garden: [Gift Edition] (Hardcover)

It's that time of year again. Your child has finished one of the primary grades and you are looking for a gift for that special teacher. Her desk is covered with "things" labeled "teacher" and you want something that will let her know just what an impact she has had on your child. Mrs. Spitzer's Garden is the perfect gift. I discovered this title while searching my library for a picture book about gardening that I could incorporate into a kindergarten story time. Yes, it is about gardening but by reading deeper and studying the illustrations, it quickly becomes apparent that the author is saying more about the teacher and her class than an actual garden. I purchased this book for a retiring Kindergarten teacher because it was her and her career in picturebook form. She loved it and and I plan to gift other terrific teachers with this book in the future.

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4.0 out of 5 stars loved the book, December 1, 2007

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nh mom "nhonlinemom" (Portsmouth, NH USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Mrs. Spitzer's Garden: [Gift Edition] (Hardcover)

I also loved this book. I saw it at the book store and couldn't stop thinking about it, and went back for it. I was especially drawn to the way it showcases a teacher's care for all the children in her class despite their various gifts and challenges.