Teacher Appreciation!

May 4th is Teacher Appreciation Day, & while it doesn't mean that's the only day you can show appreciation for teachers in your life, it is nice to have a commemorative day to recognize those miracle workers.  I am no longer a classroom teacher, but as a former 4th grade teacher, I know how much time, love, sweat, & tears go into running a classroom & loving & nurturing a bunch of kids. Teachers should be recognized & applauded for all they do; it's not an easy job! 
I hope these fun picture books will help you & your kiddos find ways to celebrate the teachers in your life! 
PICTURE BOOKS ABOUT TEACHERS & TEACHER APPRECIATION:  
1. A Teacher Like You
by: Frank Murphy, Barbara Dan & Kayla Harren
(Teachers have the wonderful ability to change the life of the children they teach; whether it's learning to read or discovering math, or learning about our diverse world. This book is an ode to teachers who are dedicated to helping their students bloom.)
www.amazon.com/Teacher-Like-You-Frank-Murphy/dp/1534111131/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=A+TEACHER+LIKE+YOU&qid=1619647506&sr=8-1 

​2. Dear Teacher: A Celebration of People Who Inspire Us
by: Paris Rosenthal & Holly Hatam
(A book about having gratitude for those who teach & inspire little ones to have confidence & go after their dreams! 
www.amazon.com/Dear-Teacher-Celebration-People-Inspire/dp/006301274X/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dear+teacher&qid=1619654528&sr=8-3
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3. Thank You,Mr. Falker
by: Patricia Polacco 
(Trisha was once a young girl who could paint beautifully, but she had dyslexia when it came to looking at books & trying to read. Trisha had a wonderful teacher, Mr. Falker, who encouraged her to overcome her disability & took care of her when students made fun of or bullied her. Patricia will never forget her sweet teacher, & neither will you after reading this tender story!) 
www.amazon.com/Thank-You-Falker-Patricia-Polacco/dp/0399257624/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=dear+mr.+falker&qid=1619734337&sr=8-1

4. What If There Were No Teachers? A Gift Book for Teachers
by: Caron Chandler Loveless
(An illustrated poem of how sad life would be if we didn't have wonderful teachers, who have impacted our lives.  The best read to celebrate schools, educators & aides for all they do for our schools.) 
www.amazon.com/What-There-Were-Teachers-Celebrate/dp/1416551972/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=what+if+there+were+no+teachers&qid=1619734617&sr=8-1

5. A Letter to My Teacher
by: Deborah Hopkinson & Nancy Carpenter 
(The wonderful teacher in this story is exceptional at knowing just the right thing to say, especially to a little girl who prefers being active and jumping around, to listening & learning.  For those of us who have taught, you know what it feels like to have that "busy student." But it turns out that the little girl acts out because of her struggles with reading.)
www.amazon.com/Letter-My-Teacher-Deborah-Hopkinson/dp/0375868453/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=a+letter+to+my+teacher&qid=1619750693&s=books&sr=1-1

6. Miss Teacher Mom
by: Katlynne Mirabal
(The heartwarming story of a little girl who is homeschooled by her mama, & in catchy rhyme, describes all the reasons she enjoys that relationship.) 
​www.amazon.com/Miss-Teacher-Mom-Katlynne-Mirabal/dp/1735138215/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=miss+teacher+mom&qid=1619751032&s=books&sr=1-1 

7. Here Comes Teacher Cat
by: Deborah Underwood & Claudia Rueda
(Cat is none to pleased at being called in as a substitute to a roomful of busy kittens. While Cat somewhat follows the lesson plan left by the teacher, he gets into more mischief & the kittens learn a thing or two from Cat as their teacher for the day.) 
www.amazon.com/Here-Comes-Teacher-Deborah-Underwood/dp/0399539050/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=here+comes+teacher+cat&qid=1619760677&s=books&sr=1-1

8. How to Get Your Teacher Ready
by: Jean Reagan & Lee Wildish 
(Part of the How To series, this fun & exciting book takes readers through an entire school year. A class of students are the ones providing the tips & tricks for all of the milestones to come-- school picture day, 100th day of school, concerts, field trips, etc. And ironically, along the way the students will realize that getting teacher ready, means getting themselves ready too!) 
www.amazon.com/How-Your-Teacher-Ready-relationships/dp/055353825X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=how+to+get+your+teacher+ready&qid=1619760810&s=books&sr=1-1
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9. Because I Had a Teacher
by: Kobi Yamada 
(Everybody has at least one favorite teacher. Do you remember that special person who encouraged you or inspired you when you needed it most? In an ode to teachers everywhere, Yamada points out the difference teachers make in the lives of their students. This makes an excellent gift for teachers, along with the Compendium package with a wooden star that would go on a teacher's desk.) 
www.amazon.com/Because-Had-Teacher-Gift-Set/dp/B07V5K4FKS/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=because+I+had+a+teacher&qid=1619761245&sr=8-2
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10. My Teacher for President
by: Kay Winters 
(Oliver has been learning all about what the president does & he knows his teacher makes the perfect candidate. She already attends lots of meetings, she likes white houses, etc. & Oliver continues to imagine his teacher as the president, while she carries on her typical duties as a schoolteacher in the classroom.)  
www.amazon.com/My-Teacher-President-Kay-Winters/dp/0142411701/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=my+teacher+for+president&qid=1619761496&sr=8-1

11. A Teacher is the Greatest Gift 
by: E.B. Cobbler & Sarah Jennings 
(This beautiful book illustrates all that the teachers in our lives have taught us & how they have inspired us.) 
www.amazon.com/Teacher-Greatest-Gift-B-Cobbler/dp/0063020009/ref=sxin_9_mbs_w_global_sims?cv_ct_cx=a+letter+to+my+teacher&dchild=1&keywords=a+letter+to+my+teacher&pd_rd_i=0063020009&pd_rd_r=bf8b6e50-c8a9-4a72-b13d-dd775b2642f4&pd_rd_w=Uy0gi&pd_rd_wg=ZWaKE&pf_rd_p=a4fe4ee7-068f-4493-93ec-d29a2bfe99ea&pf_rd_r=MYKEH90C24S3ZCQG5NHQ&qid=1619750257&sr=1-3-9e7645f9-2d19-4bff-863e-f6cdbe50f990
 
12. Dear Substitute
by: Audrey Vernick & Chris Raschka 
(Miss Pelly, the sub, doesn't follow the rules like Mrs. Giordano & one student gets offended by this. But, even though the sub may mix things up a little, the student learns that it's okay if things are done a little differently.) 
www.amazon.com/Dear-Substitute-Audrey-Vernick/dp/1484750225/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=dear+substitute+teacher&qid=1619844600&sr=8-3