About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts expressing curiosity or anxiety about the mysterious private lives of the adults in their world. It is the perfect choice for a student who is just beginning to understand that their teacher is a person with a life outside the classroom. This classic story follows a group of classmates who are convinced their teacher, Mrs. Rice, actually lives at the school. Through funny theories and close observation of her 'slippers' and 'kitchen,' the children eventually learn the truth during a field trip. It is a gentle, humorous way to humanize authority figures and bridge the gap between home and school life for children aged 4 to 8. Parents will find it a wonderful tool for easing school-year jitters and encouraging imaginative observation.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
There are no sensitive topics in this book. The approach is entirely secular and grounded in realistic fiction, though it uses a child's imaginative logic to drive the narrative. The resolution is realistic and comforting.
Ideal Reader
A preschooler or kindergartner who is struggling with the transition to school or who views their teacher as a distant, intimidating figure. It is also great for kids with overactive imaginations who love 'spy' stories.
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