Mrs. Spitzer's Garden
by Edith Pattou; Illustrated by Tricia Tusa
Published by Harcourt
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Reviewed by Andrea Sisco
Mrs. Spitzer is a teacher at Tremont Elementary School in Room #108. That's an important number because each year, at summer's end, the school principal brings Mrs. Spitzer a packet of seeds. All year Mrs. Spitzer tends to the seeds. She waters them, feeds them, and makes sure they have sun and room to grow. And she watches them carefully because she doesn't want pests or weeds to intrude.
And at the end of the growing season, Mrs. Spitzer is happy because she sees her seeds bloom. When the year is over, her job is complete, but the seeds that grew into beautiful flowers will keep on growing and maturing, thanks to her help.
Mrs. Spitzer knows about children and plants. She knows that they often need the same things to bloom.
When I first opened Mrs. Spitzer's Garden I thought it was a children's book (it can be enjoyed by children) but it really is a lovely thank you to that special teacher who loves and cares for your child during the school year. That teacher is much like a gardener. Very much like Mrs. Spitzer.
This is a thoughtful gift to the teacher who has touched a child's life. The illustrations are warm, cozy and inviting.
Armchair Interviews says: The perfect gift for your child's favorite teacher!