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Description
Mr. Tanen loves his ties, but when his school needs to build a new playground, he decides to sell his ties in order to raise the needed money.
Quick Summary
Mr. Tanen's Tie Trouble is one of those sweet stories that kids ask to hear again and again. The premise is simple but kids love it: Mr. Tanen has an absurdly huge tie collection, and when his school needs a playground, he comes up with a creative solution to help out. There's a nice mix of humor and heart here young readers get a kick out of the ridiculous ties, but the underlying message about giving to your community lands without being preachy. It's a great fit for early readers in kindergarten through second grade, especially kids who enjoy silly characters and books that celebrate school communities. Parents will appreciate that it's short enough for a bedtime story but has enough substance for classroom discussions about helping others. If your kiddo loves books about school life, this pairs nicely with other early reader stories about teachers and classmates working together.