32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny

Written by Phillip Done

Narrated by Phillip Done

Phillip Done fixes staplers that won't staple, zippers that won't zip, 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 discovery, Done inspires listeners 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. He reminds us of the delight of learning something for the first time and of the value of making a difference. 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny is for anyone who has ever taught childrenor been to third grade. It is a testament to the kids who uplift usand the teachers we will never forget. With just the right mix of humor and wisdom, Done reveals the enduring promise of elementary school as a powerful antidote to the cynicism of our times.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Oasis Audio
• Release date: Aug 20, 2009
• ISBN: 9781608145171

Phillip Done

Phillip Done taught elementary school for thirty-three years and was the recipient of the prestigious Charles Schwab Distinguished Teacher Award, a Teacher of the Year in California, and a nominee for Disney’s American Teacher Award. He has taught in public and private schools in the United States and internationally. He has also served as an educational consultant around the world. Additionally, Done has worked as an on-set teacher for child actors in television and film. Done’s writing about education has appeared in Real Simple, Instructor, Parent, NEA Today, and Reader’s Digest. He lives in Europe with his family.

Reviews for 32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny

[Andrea Celeste Leal · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Funny, charming, and entertaining. I cried at the end.

[Dundee Cantu · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Great book. I think his second book The Art of Teaching Children is still my favorite of Mr. Done, but this is still a wonderful read full of heart, humor and honesty.

[ellsbethb · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

This was a fun listen about the daily life of an elementary teacher. There were some parts that seemed a bit too condescending to me regarding students, but there were also parts that were dead on and had me laughing.

[csailin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Wonderfully true to life. Humorous, and filled with whimsical views of a teacher's experience and interactions with students, administration, parents, and fellow teachers.I loved it!!!

[melorem · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I found this book to be funny, entertaining and true to the profession of teaching. The stories are short and well put together.

[the1butterfly · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This one of those books that you'll "get" if you work in education- there were a lot of insider jokes, but also a lot of generally funny anecdotes. The changing chapter formats worked and kept things interesting. The only thing that I didn't like was his diatribe against gifted education. Apparently his school had a cruddy pull-out program with a few enrichment activities that he felt were just exclusionary. Also apparent- he doesn't understand what it's like to be gifted. My best friend in high school was very gifted, but, because her mom didn't know how to play town politics, wasn't in the gifted program until she moved. She didn't know how to work hard because she never had to put in any actual effort. Differentiation within the classroom is important, but frankly isn't enough. I got so annoyed by Done's "the other kids will feel bad" approach- should we cut out special education because those kids are also pulled out and often play games and get special rewards? Kids learn differently and every student deserves the chance to be challenged.

[bibliophile26 · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Inspiration for teachers. It definitely had its cute moments, but I think I'd have enjoyed it better if I had not read it at the end of the school year.

[merrymary_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A laugh-out-loud book about teaching. Full of mishaps, disasters, and love. You'll be on the phone with teacher friends reading this one aloud. It is so true, oh Lord, so true!