10 Heartfelt and Humorous Book Gifts for Teachers
by Dena McMurdie
It takes a special person to be a teacher. They voluntarily lock themselves in a small room with twenty or more kids five days a week. They expect to be smeared with glue, glitter, and whatever leftover “lunch” has been rotting in the back of any given desk. And yet, they keep coming back, day after day, year after year, because they love their students.
My dad was one of those teachers. He’s retired now, but for years I watched him stay up late grading tests, preparing lessons, and worrying about his students. The kids he taught are adults now, but they still come up to him in the grocery store or post office to say hello and catch him up on the latest news.
Special teachers deserve an extra special thank you at the end of the year. Instead of (or in addition to) giving them a bottle of hand sanitizer, spring for one of these bookish gifts.
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A Letter to My Teacher
Available from:Be prepared to have your heartstrings pulled when you read this story about a reluctant student and her persistent teacher. It's a beautiful tribute to special teachers and illustrates how much of a difference they can make.
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Today I Made a Difference
This is a collection of heartfelt and inspirational stories about teachers who have gone the extra mile. It's a wonderful gift to give someone who spends every day changing the lives of children.
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Because I Had a Teacher
This sweet little book is sure to warm the heart of any teacher, whether they're a school teacher, a mentor, coach, or anyone else that has made an impact on a child.
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Punderdome: A Card Game for Pun Lovers
Available from:Who loves puns more than a teacher? Give this game to the teacher that enjoys bad jokes and loves to laugh.
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365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts
Available from:This is a wonderful gift for any teacher that enjoyed Wonder by R. J. Palacio. They'll love having this collection of Mr. Browne's motivational precepts in their classroom.
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Thank You Teacher
Have your child add photos and notes to this special thank you book to make a truly personal end-of-year gift. Teachers will remember and cherish it for years to come.
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Teachers Rule! Mad Libs
Available from:This may be a small book, but it delivers big laughs. With twenty-one short Mad Libs stories told from a teacher's point of view, this funny book will keep your child's teacher smiling all summer.
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I Did My Homework In My Head (And Other Wacky Things Kids Say)
Available from:For gut-busting laughs that every teacher will appreciate, this book is a surefire win. Based on the popular Instagram feed @LivefromSnackTime, it features hilarious real quotes from the author's elementary school classroom.
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What Teachers Make
Available from:This heartfelt tribute to teaching includes the original viral poem by Taylor Mali, followed by short essays based on his personal experiences as a teacher.
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What Do You Do With an Idea?
A young boy discovers and nurtures an idea in this beautiful book. It makes a wonderful gift that any teacher would be thrilled to add to their classroom library.
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