Phil Done fixes staplers that won't staple, zippers that won't staple, and pokes pins in the caps of glue bottles that will not pour. He has sung "Happy Birthday" 657 times. A witness to the joys of learning, Done inspires readers with the everyday adventures and milestones of his 32 third graders in this irresistible collection of bite-sized essays.

From the nervous first day of school to the hectic Halloween parade to the disastrous spring musical, Done connects what happens in his classroom to the universal truths that touch us all. 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny is for anyone who has ever taught children?or been to third grade. It is a testament to the kids who uplift us and the teachers who make a difference. With the perfect mix of humor and wisdom, Done reveals the enduring promise of elementary school as a powerful antidote to the cynicism of our times.

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Phillip Done

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I Am a Teacher The New Year Class List The First Day of School Only Thirty-eight Weeks to Go Names Classrooms Mrs. Wilson Teacher School You Can Always Expect Teacher Moments The Laminating Machine Back to School Night Tired The Potluck Picture Day How Many Hats Do I Wear? Class Pet Officer Joe's Visit Frog and Toad Fall The Pie-Eating Contest Writing Garage Sales Sharing Out for a Day Parent-Teacher Conferences Report Cards Why? Halloween Teacher Speeches Storytime Ronny The Happy Birthday Play When to Stop Teaching The Thanksgiving Feast Out of Proportion Airplane Trip Winter The Looks Off with a Bang Interview Questions A Cultural Experience Sugar Cookies ER The Christmas Concert Sore Lips Nicknames Thank You! How to Know When You Need a Vacation The First Day of Winter Break Jealous Letter to Roald Dahl I Had a Dream Tortilla Snowflakes Valentine's Art Spring Spring Is Here Testing April Fools! The Wedding Believe Them Parents French Lessons The Sleepover The Spring Musical Licorice Gifted Open House Grammar Lessons School Supplies How Old Is Your Mom? Words You Cannot Say in Class Countdown Miss Greco Tell Us a Story! How Many Times Have I Said That? Why Do I Teach? Out to Dinner with Teachers Customs Saved Where's the Hole Punch? The Talk New Definitions Class Placements Out of the Mouths of Babes The Dinner Invitation I Know Have I Taught Them? The Last Day of School