Phillip Done fixes staplers that won’t staple, zippers that won’t zip, and pokes pins in the caps of glue bottles that will not pour. He has sung “Happy Birthday” 657 times. A witness to the joys of discovery, Done inspires listeners with the everyday adventures and milestones of his 32 third graders in this irresistible collection of bite-sized essays. From the nervous first day of school to the hectic Halloween parade to the disastrous spring musical, Done connects what happens in his classroom to the universal truths that touch us all. He reminds us of the delight of learning something for the first time and of the value of making a difference. 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny is for anyone who has ever taught children—or been to third grade. It is a testament to the kids who uplift us—and the teachers we will never forget. With just the right mix of humor and wisdom, Done reveals the enduring promise of elementary school as a powerful antidote to the cynicism of our times.
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"A friend told me I should read this and loaned me her copy. It started out feeling a bit like a Hallmark book--saccharine and emotionally charged. I need to give my greeting card disclaimer--I think they are basically phony. But I kept reading because sometimes I'm stubborn that way. So so glad I did. Marvelous feel good "Let me back at those little beasts!" kind of book. God bless teachers one and all..." — Marilyn (4 out of 5 stars)
"A friend told me I should read this and loaned me her copy. It started out feeling a bit like a Hallmark book--saccharine and emotionally charged. I need to give my greeting card disclaimer--I think they are basically phony. But I kept reading because sometimes I'm stubborn that way. So so glad I did. Marvelous feel good "Let me back at those little beasts!" kind of book. God bless teachers one and all..."
" Humorous stories from a disstinguished teacher. "
" Read this book a long time ago, but it has stayed with me! As an educator it had me in stitches -rofl! Definitely fun for all teachers! "
" People of all ages can truly appreciate this book... makes you wanna be a kid again and wanna be with kids all the time! Kid are truly gems!!! "
" Great insightful look at the life of a male elementary teacher. I was especially fond of the chapter titled laminating. If it does not make you laugh... "
" Hilarious! This book is what every teacher needs to read after a hard day to put a smile back on her face. I especially loved the part about the laminator. I can so see that happening. "
" I loved this book! I could relate to many of the things he wrote about. The fact that I found myself laughing out loud in public places as I was reading means it has to be good! "
" I totally agree with Lisa. I am ready to move to California so Mr. Done can be my kids teacher. He is so great. I am so greatful for my teachers and for my kids teachers. This week I was parent teacher conference and was reminded of the part of this book where the parents explained why Ttheir child was the way they were. ie .. Lizzie's procrastination. Too true. This book is light, warm and fun. "
" Loved this! So funny. Gives a real true life look in the career of an elementary teacher. "
" Highly recommend this to anyone who is a teacher! This book is full of vignettes that most teachers can relate to. "
" SO CUTE!! especially if u wanna be/are a teacher..like me. :) "
" Great stuff. So funny. Anyone who's ever taught will love it. Anyone who's ever known a third grader will love it. "
" This book is hysterical if you teach elementary school! "
" this book is hilarious. if you're a teacher, you have to read it. you'll absolutely relate to it. if you're looking for a gift to give a teacher...perfect! i've met the author, phil done, and he's great! "
" Ugh. Written by a pretentious and poor writer. A couple of cute stories, but they do not make up for the rest of the text. "
" If you are an elementary teacher, you will just have to love this book. I laughed until tears were coming out of my eyes quite a few times. Of course I had just finished my first year of teaching, so that made it even funnier (because I had lived through so many of the stories). "
" It doesn't get any better then the true honesty of children to make you laugh and cry and laugh again! "
" A delightful book of stories from the author's 20 years of teaching 3rd grade. Anyone who has worked in a classroom will instantly relate to these stories. This book will bring a smile to your heart. "
" What a laugh. Honest and sincere. Loved it! "
" I liked this book but didn't love it. It was very amusing at times. There were a few chapters I could do without so I skipped them. It was a nice time-filler and I liked that the chapters were short so I was able to put down the book in between chapters and come back later. "
" This book was hilarious!! I laughed out loud through most of it. The author tells great stories from his teaching experience. If you are not a teacher you may not believe some of the stories are true, but believe me, it all happens! Expect the unexpected in a third grade classroom! "
" Absolutely wonderful. I laughed, I cried, I said out loud "Oh my gosh, that's happened to me too!" several times. You don't have to be a teacher to enjoy this book. "
" This cute book made me miss teaching and all of its crazy adventures. "
" Admittedly, this just really amused me when I taught elementary school. "
" I think his writing style is boring (I listened to the audio book) but some of his stories are funny and true - glad I'm done. "
" The perfect book for any aspiring teacher...it really shows what classroom life is like. A very funny read! "
" Loved it.....really a laugh out loud to which teachers can really relate! "
" Summed up my life pretty much. Very funny "
" If you are a teacher or even want to understand teachers, this is a great book. I could connect to it and laugh all the way through it! Loved it!!!! "
" This is a fun book and will make you laugh outloud. I read passages from it to the grad students I teach and each one wanted to buy the book. Life lessons from teaching and funny moments sum it up. "
" It was okay. There were some really funny parts but his use of the word "screamed" was overwhelming. Surely he did not scream his way through the year! "
" This a a great, and humorous, look at what it means to be an elementary school teacher. I laughed out loud multiple times, and I wish it had been twice as long. "
" All teachers / wanna be teachers / former teacher should read this book! It's hilarious, heartfelt and truthful about what it is we do as educators of young people! Teachers of any grade level will appreciate this. "
" Wonderful book for anyone who is a teacher, wants to be a teacher or has ever gone to school. The chapters are funny, short and clever. Loved it! "
" Good for teachers or parents of elementary-aged children. "
" My favorite book EVER. I've read this six times. I love it! "
" Great book from the perspective of a teacher! Wish I'd written it first :). "
" taught 3rd graders so I really enjoyed it. "
" I loved this book. Every elementary teacher will relate to everything in the content and also remember why he/she chose to become educators. If you enjoy children, you will enjoy this book. "
" Loved it! I'm not a teacher, but really enjoyed the real-life lessons and stories. "
" Makes me laugh in every chapter so far. Definite read for all me teacher friends. "
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