Mrs. Spitzer's Garden
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2001 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Mrs. Spitzer's Garden

Written by Edith Pattou · Illustrated by Tricia Tusa

A teacher nurtures children like a garden, helping them flourish.

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32 pages· 349 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· 620L
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Bookroo's summary

Mrs. Spitzer, a wise teacher, sees children as seeds in a garden. With care and patience, she nurtures them, watching them grow and blossom. How does she balance the challenges of tending to each unique child? This heartwarming tale celebrates the dedication and love teachers pour into their classrooms, year after year, ensuring every child thrives. Discover the magic of growth and the power of a teacher's touch in this beautifully illustrated story.

From the publisher

Mrs. Spitzer is a wise teacher who knows many things. She knows about gardens. She knows about children. She knows how similar they are, and how both will flourish if tended lovingly.There are many remarkable teachers like Mrs. Spitzer in the world, and Edith Pattou’s simple, moving story along with Tricia Tusa’s inspired, whimsical illustrations celebrate all they do, year after year, to help our children grow and blossom.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
349
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
620L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
May 14, 2001
First published
January 1, 2001
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152019785
LCCN
99050906
OCLC
45999349

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