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close encounters of the third grade kind thoughts on teacherhood
a twenty year veteran of the classroom elementary school teacher phillip done takes readers through a lively and hilarious year in the classroom . starting with the relative calm before the storm of buying school supplies and posting class lists he shares the distinct personalities of grades k 4 what he learned from two professional trick or treating 8 year old boys the art of learning cursive and letter writing how kindergartners try to trap leprechauns and what every child should experience before he or she grows up . br these charming sweet and funny tales of mr. dones trials and triumphs as an award winning schoolteacher will touch readers hearts and remind them of the true joys of childhood . we all have that one special favorite grade school teacher whom we fondly remember throughout our adult lives and every teacher also has students whom they will never forget . this is the perfect book for teachers parents and anyone else who is looking for a lighthearted nostalgic read .
hardcover center street 2009 isbn13 9781599951485 isbn10 1599951487
abridged n isbn 13 9781599951485 number in series 1 number of pages 323 publisher grand central pub release date 62135769600000