[.ca] What Teachers Can't Do (ISBN 0689846444)

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There are so many things teachers can't do. They can't ride skateboards or scooters to school, or be tardy, or buy their own apples. They can't write on the chalkboard without squeaking, or trade desserts at lunch, or feed the salamander or guinea pigs by themselves. And, they can never run out of smiles or smiley faces. What can they do? They can spell Mississippi and encyclopedia and they can do the thing they do best of all--teach! Douglas Wood and illustrator Doug Cushman (creators of What Moms Can't Do and What Dads Can't Do) pay tribute to teachers in their latest feel-good dinosaur picture book, told from a child's perspective. The adorable illustrations expertly capture early classroom life, from eraser-clapping-induced chalk clouds to finger-painting projects gone awry. This sweet and affectionate offering will no doubt take its place next to the pile of apples on teacher's desk. (Ages 3 to 8) --Karin Snelson

Oh, Those Poor Teachers.....:
"There are lots of things that regular people can do, but teachers can't..." And after reading this book, you'll wonder why these helpless creatures even bother to get out of bed in the morning. They can't be tardy, write on the chalkboard without squeaking, or buy their own apples. They need help spelling CAT, and adding 2+2, cleaning the blackboard and erasers, and can't feed the class pets, or water the class plants, without help from their students. They can't trade desserts at lunch, or go down the tube slide at recess, and they can twirl the rope, but can't jump. They can never run out of smiles, or smiley faces. But most importantly, teachers can't wait to come to school every day..... Author, Douglas Wood and illustrator, Doug Cushman are back with a humorous and heartwarming sequel to their earlier collaborations, What Dads Can't Do and What Moms Can't Do. Mr Wood's simple text is complemented by Mr Cushman's engaging, cartoon-like artwork featuring their trademark dinosaurs in all manner of classroom activities. Perfect for youngsters 3-7, What Teachers Can't Do is an endearing tribute to those who work with and love our children each and every day. "No one knows why there are so many things teachers can't do. Maybe because they're so busy doing the thing they do best of all. Teaching you."