Publisher Review

'One of the most inspiring books about teaching you'll ever read . . . superbly well written . . . brilliantly funny' - Sunday Times 'As vivid and honest an account of classroom teaching as you are likely to read . . . sometimes moving, sometimes comic and always engaging' - Guardian 'Inspiring, moving and funny ... A book that will appeal not just to other teachers and parents, but to anyone who cares about education' - The Times 'Read it. It will make you a better person, kinder and more understanding' - Spectator 'An engaging, continuously interesting book, and an encouraging one. It is full of good stories and I don't think anyone could read it without having his or her understanding deepened and sympathies engaged' - Allan Massie 'Beautifully written and full of heart. Kate Clanchy has written a love letter to teachers everywhere, to remind us all that as children we begin with tolerance and love' - Christie Watson, author of The Language of Kindness