Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year

By Andrea Beaty, David Roberts (Illustrator)

Part of the The Questioneers series

An anxious girl finds hope and courage through a teacher's kindness at her new school.

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32 pages· 1,168 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Lila Greer is overwhelmed by worries, especially after moving to a new town. Everything feels strange and isolating until her teacher, Ms. Kern, steps in with creativity and kindness. As Lila navigates her fears, she discovers the power of being seen and supported. Will she find her place in this unfamiliar world? This heartwarming tale explores the impact of a compassionate teacher and the journey of overcoming anxiety, leaving a lasting impression on Lila beyond second grade.

From the publisher

From the #1 New York Times bestselling creators of Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Revere, Engineer comes the story of the very first Questioneer: Lila Greer, Teacher of the Year! This moving picture book about an anxious girl’s arrival at a new school celebrates kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference one brilliant teacher can make in a child’s life. Lila Greer is full of worries. Even the smallest things–from cabbages to cardboard–fill her with dread and what-ifs. So when her family makes a big change–moving to a new town–the worry and what-ifs only grow. What if things go wrong? What if no one likes her? At first, Lila feels right to be worried. In her new home, everything is strange. The new kids, the new smells. Lila feels alone and invisible. But there’s one person who sees her: Lila’s teacher, Ms. Kern. Through some creativity, blackboard erasers, and–most of all–kindness, Ms. Kern finds a way to make Lila feel welcome and open to new experiences. A lesson that will resonate with Lila long after second grade. Follow Iggy Peck, Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, Sofia Valdez, Aaron Slater, and Lila Greer on all of their adventures! Add the picture books, chapter books, and activity books starring the Questioneers to your family library today: The Questioneers Picture Book Series: Iggy Peck, Architect Rosie Revere, Engineer Ada Twist, Scientist Sofia Valdez, Future Prez Aaron Slater, Illustrator Lila Greer, Teacher of the YearThe Questioneers Chapter Book Series: Rosie Revere and the Raucous Riveters Ada Twist and the Perilous Pants Iggy Peck and the Mysterious Mansion Sofia Valdez and the Vanishing Vote Ada Twist and the Disappearing Dogs Aaron Slater and the Sneaky SnakeQuestioneers: The Why Files Series: Exploring Flight! All About Plants! The Science of Baking Bug Bonanza! Rockin’ Robots!Questioneers: Ada Twist, Scientist Series: Ghost Busted Show Me the Bunny Five-Minute Ada Twist, Scientist Stories Brainstorm BookThe Questioneers Big Project Book Series: Iggy Peck’s Big Project Book for Amazing Architects Rosie Revere’s Big Project Book for Bold Engineers Ada Twist’s Big Project Book for Stellar Scientists Sofia Valdez’s Big Project Book for Awesome Activists Aaron Slater’s Big Project Book for Astonishing Artists

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