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Teachers do so much more than just teach academics. They build a sense of community within their classrooms, creating a home away from home where they make their students feel safe, included, and loved.

With its heartfelt message and colorfully whimsical illustrations, “Our Class is a Family” is a book…

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1 author picked Our Class is a Family as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This has been such a wonderful book to read with my kids! It was first introduced to us through my daughter's school. It’s not only a sweet story but also helps teach important lessons about kindness, community, and friendship.

It is great for prompting conversations about feelings, and the illustrations are incredibly well done, making it even more enjoyable!

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