Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!

This is a great book that is fun to read. I bought it to enjoy with my own children and with my students.

Mrs. McBloom is a wonderful, fun teacher. Messy, yes. I read aloud this book to several groups of second and third graders. They loved Kelly Dipuchhio's lively language. "Oh, higgly-piggly! It's on my To-Do list." Students laughed at the colorful, creative illustrations by Guy Francis. They had never seen an apple tree growing in a classroom. Teachers complimented my choice noting the story kept students' attention. Mrs. McBloom made everyone laugh.

My daughter's kindergarten teacher is retiring next year and I can't WAIT to get this book for her. Mrs. McBloom is the teacher that you want your kids to have. It is a touching tribute to that retiring teacher who changed your life....and the kids love it. There is so much to look at and watch through the book. The apple tree seedling grows into a tree...It's just good on so many levels.

Who wouldn't want a fun, creative teacher like Mrs. McBloom? Children will want to read this book quickly to discover how Mrs.McBloom manages to clean up her classroom, but they will read it over and over to discover all the funny images hidden among the clever illustrations. This book is a warm and humorous tribute to every "favorite" teacher and to each one's importance in our lives.