6 Books to Thank a Teacher
in Your Life
by the Brightly Editors
Whether it’s at school, or through extreme circumstances that require distance learning, teachers work tirelessly to educate, support, and grow young people into citizens of the world. Teacher Appreciation Week is a week to celebrate and honor teachers everywhere for the work they do! From inspiring teachers to a special thank you from a favorite children’s book character, these books make great gifts to say thanks to a teacher in your life during Teacher Appreciation Week, or any week!
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The Hill We Climb
Available from:Amanda Gorman’s powerful and historic poem “The Hill We Climb,” read at President Joe Biden’s inauguration, is now available in a special edition with an enduring foreword by Oprah Winfrey, this keepsake celebrates the promise of America and affirms the power of poetry. A great gift to say thank you to any teacher.
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Thank You, Teacher from The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Available from:This charming book of pictures is the colorful way to tell teachers “thanks!” Featuring art from the World of Eric Carle, this joyful book follows The Very Hungry Caterpillar and celebrates all that makes us most thankful.
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Thank You, Mr. Falker
Available from:Patricia Polacco is now one of America’s most loved children’s book creators, but once upon a time, she was a little girl named Trisha starting school. It took a very special teacher to recognize little Trisha’s dyslexia: Mr. Falker, who encouraged her to overcome her reading disability. The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. A perfect gift for teachers and for reading students of any age.
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Amal Unbound
Available from:Twelve-year-old Amal’s dream of becoming a teacher one day is dashed in an instant when she accidentally insults a member of her Pakistani village’s ruling family and is forced to leave her heartbroken family behind and go work at their estate. With the help from a few friends, Amal’s love of education and dream of being a teacher persevere. An ode to the love and importance of education.
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Fish in a Tree
Available from:Every time Ally lands in a new school, she is able to hide her inability to read by creating clever yet disruptive distractions. She is afraid to ask for help; after all, how can you cure dumb? However, her newest teacher Mr. Daniels sees the bright, creative kid underneath the trouble maker. An inspiring book about the impact of teachers on a young person’s life.
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Harbor Me
Available from:Ms. Laverne knows her class is a special group — so she gives them the space to talk about the things kids talk about when no grown-ups are around. When the six are together, they can express the feelings and fears they have to hide from the rest of the world. And together, they can grow braver and more ready for the rest of their lives. A novel about the importance of teachers seeing what kids need.
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