When Ms. Mirabella assigns a writing assignment about runners, Rosalyn and William laugh to themselves. They wonder what this old woman could know about running. They resolve to study Rosalyn's Uncle Mike, who is running a big race in the upcoming weekend. Much to their surprise, who do they also see in the race but Ms. Mirabella herself! The students finally have the perfect subject for their writing assignment. This wonderful story teaches students not to judge a book by its cover. The story's delightful illustrations and powerful message will strike a chord with all young readers. About Shell Education Rachelle Cracchiolo started the company with a friend and fellow teacher. Both were eager to share their ideas and passion for education with other classroom leaders. What began as a hobby, selling lesson plans to local stores, became a part-time job after a full day of teaching, and eventually blossomed into Teacher Created Materials. The story continued in 2004 with the launch of Shell Education and the introduction of professional resources and classroom application books designed to support Teacher Created Materials curriculum resources. Today, Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education are two of the most recognized names in educational publishing around the world.