My Teacher Can Teach... Anyone! - Softcover

William Nikola

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1600602762 ISBN 13: 9781600602764

Publisher: Lee & Low Books, 2004

Synopsis

An alphabet story in verse about a Latino boy and his remarkable teacher who can teach an astronaut how to float in space and instruct a ballet dancer how to land with grace.

About this title

About the Author:

W.Nikola-Lisa's interest in writing began as an elementary school teacher. He isthe author of twenty-six books for readers young and old. Along with writingfor various aged readers, Mr. Nikola-Lisa writes in a variety of genresincluding historical fiction, creative nonfiction, juvenile and middle gradefiction, and memoir. Some of his titles include Bein' With You This Way, ShakeDem Halloween Bones, How We Are Smart,and The Men Who Made the Yankees. Anaccomplished storyteller and musician, Mr. Nikola-Lisa enjoys sharing hiswriting experiences whenever possible.For more information, please visit his website at nikolabooks.com.

From School Library Journal:

Kindergarten-Grade 2–An enthusiastic boy explains that his teacher "...is so good,/she can teach...anyone!" He proceeds to make his way through a rhyming, alphabetical list of occupations, beginning with "She could teach an Astronaut/how to float in space./She could teach a Ballet dancer/how to land with grace." Each page is devoted to a letter and illustrated with a bright, cheerful picture of the youngster and his classmates acting out the designated job. The boy imagines her instructing an assortment of potential students including a dentist, a governor, a janitor, an opera singer, and even a zillionaire. The story ends on a heartwarming note, when he states that he is happy "...because this year...she is teaching ME!" Although the message is sure to be appreciated by educators, and the illustrations charmingly portray the special relationship between the teacher and her students, the text is sometimes awkward and a few of the rhymes seem a bit forced. Kay Winters's My Teacher for President (Dutton, 2004) is a more engaging tale about a child's admiration for his mentor.–Linda L. Walkins, Mount Saint Joseph Academy, Brighton, MA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Lee & Low Books
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1600602762
• ISBN 13: 9781600602764
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Felipe Galindo