Because You Are My Teacher

"Because You Are My Teacher" is a heartwarming picture book in verse that celebrates the profound impact of a devoted teacher. It follows a teacher who imagines taking her students on an extraordinary, wish-fulfilling trip around the globe, soaring over the Great Wall of China, exploring the Everglades, and hang gliding in the Australian Outback. This book beautifully blends imaginative adventure with an introduction to world geography, covering all seven continents and various landmarks and creatures. It's an ideal read-aloud for ages 4-8, fostering a sense of wonder about the world and gratitude for educators. The book includes a helpful note about the continents and places mentioned, making it a gentle educational tool.

**(Age 7+) (Gr.2-3)** In illustrations and verse, lists some of the places a teacher would take her students if she had the means, from a hot-air balloon trip over China's Great Wall to an air-boat ride in the Everglades to observe alligators. **Fun, clear illustrations and easy to read print.** **Goodreads review:** One devoted teacher will **stop at nothing to show her class the wonders of the world.** From soaring over the Great Wall of China to hang gliding in the Australian Outback, the class has all kinds of adventures, across all seven continents. **Because You Are My Teacher**, a companion to **Because You Are My Baby** and **Because I Am Your Daddy** by the dynamic author-illustrator team of Sherry North and Marcellus Hall, is an exciting introduction to geography and makes a touching gift for any teacher who has broadened your child’s horizons. **The book includes a note about the seven continents and each of the places or creatures mentioned in the book.**