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In This Classroom

by Andrew Hacket

A classroom built around learning together

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Awards & Recognition

  • Critical praise

    Praise from Kirkus Reviews

    Kirkus Reviews describes the book as comforting, empowering, and affirming.

AlbakiReads Editorial

A classroom built around learning together

In This Classroom presents the school year as a shared experience for students and teachers. Its picture-book message centers on making mistakes, meeting challenges, supporting one another, and valuing differences—ideas that connect personal growth with a welcoming classroom community. The setting gives the book a natural place in conversations about starting a new school year and what it means to learn alongside others.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 encountering or discussing school and classroom life
  • Teachers seeking a picture book to open conversations about classroom community
  • Families looking for a story about learning from mistakes and respecting differences

Themes

School and new experiencesPerseveranceFriendship and mutual supportValuing differences

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Book overview

"Comforting for the timid, empowering for the anxious, affirming for students and teachers alike."-Kirkus Reviews

In This Classroom is a heartwarming celebration of the school year, capturing the joy, struggles, and growth of students and teachers as they embark on an unforgettable journey of learning, friendship, and personal achievement.

In Andrew Hacket's classroom manifesto, young readers are invited into a vibrant and supportive classroom where they can explore the beauty of making mistakes, embracing challenges, and celebrating unique differences.

This empowering picture book helps children understand that school is a place of opportunity, where they will learn from setbacks, support each other through difficulties, and ultimately grow in ways they never imagined. With whimsical illustrations and a message of perseverance and community, In This Classroom encourages every student to feel valued, confident, and excited about the endless possibilities a new school year brings.

This book is not just for students--it's for teachers too, as it provides a framework for fostering a positive classroom environment where every child can thrive. Whether read at the beginning or end of the school year, In This Classroom is a heartfelt reminder that the journey of learning is a shared experience, and together, we can achieve greatness.

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