A hilarious, rhyming ode to all the teachers of young children who go above and beyond. Perfect for Teacher Appreciation Week and kindergarten teacher gifts. We can’t believe it’s really here! The ending of an awesome year. We know you’ll miss us (don’t cry too long). Now we’ll sing our thank-you song . . . Thank you, teacher, for the tight hugs when we were scared, the fun eruptions during the science lesson, sharing the book that made us fall in love with reading, and for making this the best school year ever! PreS-Gr 4—A love letter to educators, this is written from the perspective of a diverse group of students singing a goodbye song to their teacher on the last day of school. Each page shows students reminiscing about the ways their teacher has supported them over the school year, from suggesting a new favorite book to breaking up classroom arguments. The students thank their teacher for continuing to support them through the behavioral challenges and chaos that can come with an early elementary classroom. Berry highlights the patience and care that the teacher puts into her relationship with her students through endearing poetry. This book does an excellent job of capturing the bittersweet feelings that come with the last day of school while still keeping the story cheerful. Varon's illustrations are funny and visually engaging for an early elementary audience. This book is great for students who are having a hard time at the end of the school year, and could be a useful tool for talking about change, emotions, and school memories. VERDICT This upbeat story serves as a tribute to the endurance of educators. Great for school and public library collections.—Jillian Girardeau Praise for PENGUIN & TINY SHRIMP: “A smartly comedic entry in the genre of the anti-bedtime story, and the exclamatory dialogue-only text adds energy and humor. This will be a joyous bedtime read.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books Praise for PENGUIN & TINY SHRIMP: “A definite do for bedtime.” - Kirkus Reviews "Cheerful, chunky-outlined illustrations reminiscent of Varon’s graphic-novel art make this picture book solidly appealing for early elementary school students. Each moment is endearing, with gobs of visual interest and opportunities for conversation starters about feelings and school memories. A loving tribute to the efforts of hardworking educators." - Kirkus Reviews "Berry highlights the patience and care that the teacher puts into her relationship with her students through endearing poetry. This book is great for students who are having a hard time at the end of the school year, and could be a useful tool for talking about change, emotions, and school memories. This upbeat story serves as a tribute to the endurance of educators. Great for school and public library collections." - School Library Journal Cate Berry is a seventh generation Texan, splitting her time between the kitchen and the living room. She is a recent graduate of the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA program in writing for children and young adults. She currently lives in Austin with her husband, their two children, and their kitten, Chopin. Although Penguin and Tiny Shrimp will try to convince you otherwise, Cate is an ardent fan of bedtime. Penguin and Tiny Shrimp Don't Do Bedtime is her debut picture book. You can visit Cate online at www.cateberry.com.