
Written by Amy Schwartz
A bored girl and her dad swap lives, upending kindergarten and office life.
Bea Jones is tired of kindergarten, and her father is weary of office life. In a whimsical twist, they decide to swap roles. As Bea navigates the corporate world and her dad tackles kindergarten, chaos and hilarity ensue. Will they find excitement in their new roles, or will they long for their old lives? Discover how this unexpected switch changes their perspectives and brings fresh adventures to their everyday routines.
Bea Jones is bored with kindergarten. Really bored. Her dad is fed up with being stuck in an office. Really, really fed up. So Bea and Mr. Jones decide to change places. Neither kindergarten nor the office will ever be the same. Originally published in 1982, Bea and Mr. Jones, Amy Schwartz’s unforgettable debut picture book, was a New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and a Reading Rainbow selection. Now back with a fresh design, this charming favorite will inspire a new generation of children to see everyday life in a whole new light.
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