Mrs. Spitzer's Garden - by Edith Pattou Hardcover

About the Book

Meet the teacher of your dreams in Mrs. Spitzer, who knows how to lovingly tend both gardens and children. Pattou's simple, moving story along with Tusa's inspired, whimsical illustrations celebrate all teachers do, year after year, to help children grow and blossom. Full color.

Book Synopsis

A beautiful, moving story and the perfect teacher appreciation gift.

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 both will flourish if tended lovingly.

There are many remarkable teachers like Mrs. Spitzer in the world, and Edith Pattou's simple, moving story along with Tricia Tusa's inspired, whimsical illustrations celebrate all they do, year after year, to help our children grow and blossom.

Review Quotes

"I love this book! Every teacher in the universe should have a copy."--Bestselling author Mem Fox

"A very loving book, a tribute really, to the teachers of the world and beyond them to all people who nurture children."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

About the Author

EDITH PATTOU is the author of two highly acclaimed teen fantasy novels, Hero's Song and Fire Arrow, an IRA Young Adults' Choice. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio.

TRICIA TUSA has written and illustrated many wonderful picture books, including Maebelle's Suitcase, Bunnies in My Head, and Camilla's New Hairdo, a Parents Magazine Best Book. She lives with her family in Houston, Texas.