Mrs.
Spitzer’s Garden
By Edith Pattou
Illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Published by: Harcourt
Review by: Yvonne
Gaudet
Are
you looking for a gift for your child’s preschool to grade three
teacher, or for your daycare
provider, if so this is the book for you!
Edith Pattou, the
author of this amazing book, tells us the story about a very special
teacher. The story starts by showing us a typically normal preschool
classroom, and a pretty normal
teacher named Mrs. Spitzer. Mrs Spitzer is given a package of seeds from
the principal, at which point she checks and plans her calendar. She then
makes sure she has the right tools for the job, and more importantly, the
right soil, or base, to plant her seeds. She takes care of the seeds by
watering them, feeding them, and making sure they have plenty of bright
sunshine. Slowly the seeds begin to grow, as Mrs Spitzer keeps a close eye
on them, checking for weeds and pests.
Mrs. Spitzer realizes that each flower, like each
child, is different and
needs different things to grow and develop to their full potential. Some
plants, like children, will grow anywhere you put them, but some need
special care and extra attention. As the year goes on and the seasons
change Mrs. Spitzer tends to her seedlings, and watches as they grow and
bloom, into beautiful little flowers. When the school year is over, and
Mrs Spitzer’s job is done, she puts away her calendar and her tools
until the following year, when the principal gives her another package of
seeds. What will become of this years seeds, you may wonder. Well, they
continue to grow and spread their leaves, all because Mrs. Spitzer took
the time and care to nurture their every need when the seeds were young.
Beautifully
illustrated by Tricia Tusa, in ink and watercolor, this book holds a
special meaning behind its soft story line. Sure to be treasured by your
child’s teacher, and a wonderful story to share with friends, I
recommend this book for ages 2-8.
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