When the principal tells first grade teacher Mrs. Belle that she must retire, she and her students wonder how they will keep in touch. "a cheery picture book about a retiring first grade teacher...An enjoyable story ...with easygoing and fun color illustrations." -- Midwest Book Review - October 2002 A "welcome and popular addition to any elementary school library picture book collection." -- Midwest Book Review - October 2002 The Teacher Who Would Not Retire is one of the few books available that teaches children about retirement in a fun way. Children will love to see Mrs. Belle's antics as she resists retirement and attempts to continue doing what she has devoted her entire life to, teaching. The Twins (Sheila & Letty Sustrin) have created a truly unique book that you and your loved ones, both big and small, will enjoy for years to come. Sheila & Letty Sustrin Ms. S. and Ms. L., as their former kindergarten and first grade students called them, are retired twin teachers from the Brentwood, New York School District. During 38 years of teaching, they always shared ideas with each other and even shared the honor of being Brentwoods 1978 "Teacher of the Year." After retirement, they missed the interaction with youngsters. Wouldnt it be fun to return to school and read stories to the children? What could they do to make the children laugh and be happy? All these questions led to the start of a new career. Ms. S. and Ms. L. decided to write a humorous picture book about a lovable teacher who wants to stay in contact with her former school and students. The twins continue to foster a strong bond with the children by involving themselves in school book fairs, holiday fairs and Reading Day. Sheila and Letty Sustrin reside on Long Island, N.Y. with their pet Scottish Terrier, Dundee, who makes them laugh ! with his mischievous antics. Used Book in Good Condition