Celebrate the work teachers do in schools everywhere with this children's book from Gregory Lang, the perfect way to say thank you to the amazing educators, mentors, and coaches in your life!
Say thank you to your favorite teacher with this sweet picture book brought to you by the same team behind the New York Times and USA Today bestseller Why a Daughter Needs a Dad! Filled with genuine sentiment, adorable animal illustrations, and gentle, heartfelt rhymes, this charming picture book is the perfect thank you gift for the teachers making a difference opening minds and touching hearts every day.
Why We Need Teachers is the perfect read aloud to connect students and mentors together with a meaningful story that will inspire repeat reads! A wonderful book for kids 4-7, graduation gift, back-to-school gift, teacher appreciation gift or a simple way to say "thank you" any time of year.
Who changes the world one day at a time?
Taking the pieces and making them rhyme?
Who gives us the tools to face the hard climbs?
The teachers we see every day!
More heartfelt children's books by Gregory E. Lang:
Why a Daughter Needs a Dad
Why a Daughter Needs a Mom
Why a Son Needs a Dad
Why a Son Needs a Mom
Why the World Needs Love
A heartfelt teacher appreciation gift for ages 4-7-perfect for storytime, graduation, or anytime a "thank you" matters most.
Why We Need Teachers is a touching read-aloud picture book that celebrates the educators who shape our lives with patience, wisdom, and heart. Written by Gregory E. Lang, author of the New York Times bestselling Why a Daughter Needs a Dad, this beautifully illustrated story uses gentle rhymes and adorable animal characters to honor the role of teachers in guiding young minds.
This book makes a meaningful gift for Teacher Appreciation Week, the last day of school, or back-to-school season. Its poetic lines help children express gratitude and understand the emotional power of mentorship in a way that feels warm, reassuring, and age-appropriate. The story encourages empathy and respect while offering a simple but powerful way for kids to say, "I see you. I'm grateful."
Whether given by students, parents, or entire classrooms, this book's universal themes and charming visuals make it a lasting keepsake. It's equally at home in a teacher's classroom library or a child's bedtime rotation, sparking conversations about learning, kindness, and the impact of everyday heroes.
Part of the Always in My Heart series, Why We Need Teachers is a moving tribute that pairs beautifully with Gregory E. Lang's other works, including Why the World Needs Love and Why a Son Needs a Mom.
