Welcome to Litsy!

4.5 ⭐Once again, this man hits it out of the park. I wish he would write more children‘s books. He has such a creative mind and such a way with words. In this book, our character gets a new teacher. The new teacher is kind of gruff and our main character goes into some pretty crazy stories. But how much is true how much is not? Weird Al can tell a story, whether he‘s rhyming them to polka music or putting them in a book, this man makes words

“we made this year the best one yet!“

heartfelt letter from their teacher.

wonderful way to set the tone for a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

“She waters them, feeds them, and makes sure they get enough sun. She watches them grow.“

Mrs. Spitzer is a teacher with a gift for nurturing young minds. Each year, she receives a packet of seeds from her principal and tends to her garden with love, care, and patience. Through this beautiful metaphor, Mrs. Spitzer‘s Garden by Edith Pattou celebrates the dedication, wisdom, and kindness of teachers who help their students grow and thrive.

The extended metaphor of a garden is beautifully executed, offering a timeless message about growth, care, and patience.