librarybonanza 's review for:

My Teacher's Not Here! by Lana Button
4.0

Age: Preschool-Kindergarten
School: Substitute Teacher

A nervous cat is concerned when her teacher isn't there to greet her in the morning. When a very different looking substitute teacher welcomes them to the classroom, Kitty is wary of his ability to manage the classroom. But, a warm and encouraging note from their regular teacher fills the room with positivity and motivates Kitty to adjust her day accordingly.

The mood of the book embraces the nervousness that a student might have when a teacher is gone but encourages children to adapt to changes by being a helper and asking friends for help. Rhyming text make it a perfect read-aloud and engages younger listeners.