Close Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind review & GIVEAWAY!! CLOSED

This giveaway is now CLOSED! Congratulations to Ericka, amweeks, mytwogirls, CanAmBlond, and tutugirl for winning.

Full Description

A twenty-year veteran of the classroom, elementary school teacher Phillip Done takes readers through a lively and hilarious year in the classroom. Starting with the relative calm before the storm of buying school supplies and posting class lists, he shares the distinct personalities of grades K-4, what he learned from two professional trick or treating 8-year-old boys, the art of learning cursive and letter-writing, how kindergartners try to trap leprechauns, and what every child should experience before he or she grows up.

These charming, sweet, and funny tales of Mr. Done's trials and triumphs as an award-winning schoolteacher will touch readers' hearts and remind them of the true joys of childhood. We all have that one special, favorite grade school teacher whom we fondly remember throughout our adult lives - and every teacher also has students whom they will never forget. This is the perfect book for teachers, parents, and anyone else who is looking for a lighthearted, nostalgic read.

About Author

Phil Done is a 20-year-plus veteran of the California school system and has received the prestigious Charles Schwab Distinguished Teacher Award, was nominated for the Disney Teacher of the Year Award, and has been honored as a Teacher of the Year in California.

MY REVIEW

I loved Close Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind. It made me laugh and a few times brought tears to my eyes. I enjoyed the easy going style of the book. Done tells fabulous stories and his years of teaching experience are obvious. The book is set up to go from the beginning of the school year to the end, month by month. As a parent of a second grader I found it hilarious to read just how similar kids are. If you are a teacher than I bet you would love this book. Perhaps this would make a good gift for your child's teacher too!

You can take a look inside the book HERE.

Thanks to Hachette Book Group for sending me the review copy of this book as well as sponsoring the giveaway.

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