The Best Teacher in Second Grade 二年级的最好老师

　　Luna has the best teacher in second grade; Mr. Hopper lovesthe midnight sky almost as much as she does. But Luna’s classmatesthink she is the new kid from outer space. They won’t listen to herideas for the Family Night program—until something goesunexpectedly wrong! With a nudge from Mr. Hopper, Luna shares herplan which just might save the show

　　SECOND IN A SERIES Originally published in hardcover in Summer06, this ICR features the same lively cast of characters from TheBest Seat in Second Grade (Summer 05), which has sold 4047 in tradeand 3357 in library. Best Seat was also named as one of the BankStreet College of Education’s “The Best Children’s Books of theYear” for 2005. A third book, The Best Chef in Second Grade, willbe published in Fall 07. FRIENDLY MALE TEACHER Mr. Hopper issympathetic, encouraging and a great listener—reminiscent of Mr.Slinger in Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse. He has great respsect forhis students, and for their ability to come around to the rightanswers. In return, the kids in his class thoroughly enjoy andtrust him. NEW KID IN CLASS Luna moves to Room 75 in the middle ofthe school year. Yet she soon feels welcome, thanks to Mr. Hopper.ACCEPTING OTHERS At first, Luna’s classmates think she is really“far out”, but they soon grow to appreciate her wild ideas. This isan endearing story about accepting what is unique in others.SUGGESTED CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES Second-grade teachers will enjoy thelesson ideas that are craftily included in the story. FOCUS ONSPACE Beginning readers will be introduced to words such as“comets”, “constellations”, and “planets”, all of which fit intothe second-grade curriculum. CHILD-CENTERED STORIES While DanGutman’s My Weird School books focus on teachers, each Second Gradebook centers on one of the students in Room 75, and on theuniversal emotions that children feel in a classroom setting.MULTICULTURAL CLASS WITH PERSONALITY The diverse attitudes andbackgrounds of the kids in Room 75 are expressed in both the textand the illustrations. ONLY ICR CLASSROOM SERIES While there areindividual ICR titles set in schools, these Second Grade books formthe only ICR classroom series. PRAISED AUTHOR Katharine Kenah’swriting has been called “imagery-charged” (PW), “vivid” (Booklist)and “quick, smooth and fluid” (SLJ). Plus, as a frequent visitor toschools, she knows exactly how second graders act. Her stories arewell-paced, with lots of action and suspense. AVID PROMOTER Kenahis active in the children’s book field and avidly promotes herbooks. She has attended and participated in many conferences,including BEA, the Buckeye Book Fair (OH), and the Children’sLiterature Conference (also in OH). ILLUSTRATIONS REMINISCENT OFLAURA CORNELL Abby Carter’s bright, humorous watercolors are fullof the warmth and energy present in