How To Train Your Teacher

By Author / Illustrator

Bethany Walker, Sophie Kent

Genre

Funny Stories

Age range(s)

Publisher

Scholastic

ISBN

9780702333606

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

03-07-2025

Synopsis

A laugh-out-loud picture book about the fun of starting school! The first day at school can be scary... especially for the teacher! In this picture book you'll learn all the ways you help your teacher get through the school day: watching over them in the playground, listening to their stories, and spotting missing numbers. Most of all, you'll see how much fun school can be!

Bethany Walker's hilarious text is perfect to be read-aloud with little ones who are about to start school. Laugh your way through the day with Sophie Kent's warm illustrations!

For another heartwarming picture book about starting school, check out Worry Boots by Lisa Thompson and Aysha Awwad.

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Reviews

Jen

How To Train Your Teacher is a very funny book to help parents and children get rid of first day worries when starting school. The book is a guide for young children on how a school day works and what they have to do to look after their teacher throughout the day. It is written as if the children are in charge and the teacher is there to learn. I love the way they describe the 'Head' by saying that the head needs their own class so they know what is going on.

I will be giving this book to my niece, who begins school in September. She will love to think that the children are really in charge. It will also support her understanding of a school day and the order in which things happen. A great read for any family embarking on the first few days of school.

Sophie Kent has created bright and colourful illustrations full of character and joy. My son enjoyed working out which child he was in each picture. I love how busy and focused the children are in each illustration.

How to Train Your Teacher was an instant hit in this house. I will be recommending this book to friends.

Picture book / Reviewed by Jen Bevan, teacher