Giveaway: Close Encounters of the Third Grade Kind (9/18) CLOSED
Friday, September 04, 2009 Posted by Dina
Book DescriptionA 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.
The Giveaway
Thanks to Hachette Book Group, I have the opportunity to give away FIVE copies of Close Encounters of the Third Grade Kind!
To enter, let me know what was the last book you enjoyed reading.
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- enter another one of my giveaways and leave a comment you did - you get one extra entry for each giveaway you enter.
Open to residents of U.S. or Canada only. No P.O. box addresses, please. One book per person. Winners will receive their prizes directly from Hachette Book Group. Book information was provided by the publisher.
Good luck!
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