Ardra does not like change. He enjoys being in class with his favorite teacher Miss Rigby. She is the best teacher in the universe. When he finds out that his favorite teacher will be absent from the classroom, he becomes very unhappy. He wondered why Miss Rigby would be absent. How was this possible? Whether he liked it or not the guest teacher was coming to his classroom.Ardra wanted everyone to know how he felt about the guest teacher. Parents, friends, neighbors and Tipee, his pet, needed to hear his story. Ardra's friends wanted to know why Ardra did not like the guest teacher. But Ardra could not explain the why. He just did not like the guest teacher.Quickly, Ardra learns that fear is part of being a kid, and a part of life. Changes will occur. But he discovers that learning can be an adventure.This story teaches a gentle lesson about overcoming fear, facing challenges, and learning from unexpected sources.A must read for children. Children, parents, teachers, and grandparents can independently read this book.
