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School Library Journal
Reviewed on April 1, 2017 | Picture Book
K-Gr 3—A picture book about a teacher who announces that she is leaving the school at the end of the year. It's not clear whether she is retiring or transferring; the students know only that they are heartbroken. They think of all the things Mrs. McBee will miss when she leaves. She won't get to see her students, hear them read, or watch them grow. Their reaction is completely spot-on. There's no real thought about Mrs. McBee; all they can think about is how her absence will affect them. To...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
When Mrs. McBee announces she is leaving the school, her students come together to help her pack up her room. McLellan expla...Log In or Sign Up to Read More