Book-A-Day 71

Happy last day of summer!  I hope you have had a relaxing and enjoyable break from school.  I also hope you are ready for the first day of school tomorrow.  To recognize the first day, today's Book A Day is titled Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes.  This book is about Lilly who loves school and her teacher, Mr. Slinger.  When she grows up, Lilly wants to be a teacher (just like Mr. Slinger).  After going shopping with her grandma, Lilly comes to school with her new purple plastic purse, three shiny quarters, and movie star sunglasses.  The problem is Lilly wants to share them with the class at the most inappropriate times, like during lessons.  Finally, Mr. Slinger takes them and holds them at his desk for the rest of the day.  Lilly is NOT happy.  She decides Mr. Slinger is mean and draws a picture of mean Mr. Slinger.  She puts the picture in his bag and tells him she doesn't want to be a teacher.  As she is going home, she finds a note from Mr. Slinger stating he knows today was hard and tomorrow will be better.  Lilly feels horrible!  How is she ever going to get Mr. Slinger to forgive her for her terrible picture?  Often, students get upset with a teacher's decision to settle a situation.  It is important to remember, teachers are not trying to be mean or hurt feelings.  They are trying to teach all the students so they can grow and learn.  Here's to a great school year with lots of growing and learning.  Have a wonderful year!  #BookADay71