Product Description
Mrs. Spitzer is a wise teacher who knows many things. She knows about gardens. She knows about children. She knows how similar they are. And how they will flourish if tended lovingly. There are many remarkable teachers like Mrs. Spitzer in the world. Available for the first time in an intimate gift edition, here is a book to celebrate all that they do, year after year, to help our children grow and blossom.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 12 reviews)

Perfect for teachers by Solitary Moon

5 Stars
July 25, 2009
This is a lovely story abbout a teacher who is given a pack of seeds by her principal in the beginning of the school year. She feeds and waters them, and tends them with tender loving care until the day they blossom and go on their way. As a teacher, this is my book of choice for the first and last day of school. It's how I introduce school to my young students and how I make them aware of how much they've blossomed in the ten months of school when school is over. They all 'get' it, and sit spellbound as the story unfolds. It's a gentle story, with lovely, quirky illustrations and a message about learning and growing up and out. I highly recommend it to anyone teaching lower school, or as a gift for your favorite teacher.

Perfect teacher gift! by kimberly Dennin

5 Stars
July 11, 2009
This is a perfect teacher gift- gently reminding us about the powerful role teachers can play in a child's life.

perfect for teachers! by Kathie

5 Stars
July 04, 2009
A thoughtful story about a wonderful teacher who takes her young students from "seedlings" to "flowers". It will bring tears to your teacher's eyes! A perfect gift for a special teacher!

Perfect Teacher's Gift by Katherine Yansak (Pittsfield, MA USA)

5 Stars
June 26, 2009
This is such a sweet little book. It is a perfect gift for any teacher!

Great Book, Smaller than I thought by J. Gardner (NY)

3 Stars
June 13, 2009
I LOVE this book and think it is PERFECT for any teacher!! I already own one copy myself, and wanted to purchase one for my child's teacher this year. The cover art was a little different, which was fine, but I expected a book that was about 11"x11" and this book was about 4.5"x4.5". Still a great gift worth giving, just smaller than expected, hence the 3 stars!

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