Written by Taylor Mali, Illustrated by Erica Root
I loved the premise of this book! The first page is awesome: “Easy teachers who gave easy tests are not the teachers I loved the best.”
An ode to teachers, particularly those with high expectations. The illustrations are fabulous. This book does a very nice job being inclusive, showing a diverse population of both students and teachers.
In the end, though, the rhyming felt forced and clunky. I’m still considering using it at the end of the school year as a read aloud in the library as a way for the students to reflect on the teacher(s) they had this year.
Reviewed by Megan Buhler, Librarian, Calvin Smith Elementary
Review shared in December 2023
Rating: ★★★½✩ (3.5 stars)
Interest Level: Grades 1-3
The Teachers I Loved Best
Written by Taylor Mali, Illustrated by Erica Root
Doubleday Books for Young Readers
32 pages
Release Date: March 7, 2024
ISBN: 9780593565230
A review copy was provided by the publisher.
