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Mr. S — Content Guide for Parents

By Monica ArnaldoHarperCollinsPublishers2023ISBN 978006300395840 pages
Mr. S

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book



Prepare for plenty of giggles as a kindergarten class arrives for their first day of school but can't find their teacher--only a delicious-looking sandwich and the words "Mr. S" scribbled on the chalkboard. Chaos ensues as the kids argue whether the sandwich must be their teacher. A comical first-day-of-school book of mayhem and chaos by Monica Arnaldo, perfect for fans of Miss Nelson Is Missing.

"This might be the funniest first-day-of-school book I've ever read." --Adam Rex, New York Times bestselling author of School's First Day of School

It was the first day of school.

But even the kindergarteners of room 2B could tell something was seriously wrong. . . . Where was the teacher Who left this sandwich on the desk

The only clue, written on the chalkboard, were three simple letters: Mr. S

Praise for Mr. S:

"Confusion, mystery, and laughs are on the menu in Arnaldo's deliciously goofy back-to-school tale." --Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"The tale's genuinely absurd situation, the mystery of the teacher's identity, and the deadpan storytelling make this a memorable read-aloud choice." --ALA Booklist (starred review)

"Mysteries for young readers are few and far between and this one is fun and entertaining." --School Library Journal (starred review)

An Amazon Best Book of the Month * A Junior Library Guild Selection * Indigo Staff Pick of the Month * Governor General's Literary Award Finalist * Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year * Indigo Best Book of the Year * Chicago Public Library Best of the Best List * New York Public Library Best Book of the Year * School Library Journal Best Book of the Year * Booklist Editor's Choice

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Mr. S appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No violence is present in 'Mr. S'. The search results include mentions of violence in unrelated media but do not indicate any violent content in the book. No scary content in 'Mr. S'. The search results discuss scary themes in other media but do not provide evidence of frightening content in the book.

  • Does Mr. S have violence?

    No violence is present in 'Mr. S'. The search results include mentions of violence in unrelated media but do not indicate any violent content in the book.

  • Does Mr. S have scary content?

    No scary content in 'Mr. S'. The search results discuss scary themes in other media but do not provide evidence of frightening content in the book.

  • Does Mr. S have religious themes?

    No religious content in the book itself. The search results reference various religious topics but do not indicate any religious themes or practices present in 'Mr. S'.

  • Does Mr. S have racial/cultural content?

    No racial themes or discussions are present in 'Mr. S'. The search results include various discussions about race in unrelated contexts, but do not indicate any race-related content in the book.

  • Does Mr. S have profanity?

    No profanity is present in 'Mr. S'. The search results reference profanity in unrelated media but do not indicate any use of such language in the book.

  • Does Mr. S have climate change?

    No climate themes are present in 'Mr. S'. The search results mention climate topics in unrelated contexts, but do not indicate any climate-related content in the book.

  • Does Mr. S have sexual identity?

    No sexual content in 'Mr. S'. The search results focus on sexual content in other films and shows, which is not relevant to the book.

  • Does Mr. S have gender roles?

    No explicit discussion of gender roles in 'Mr. S'. The search results reference gender roles in broader contexts but do not indicate that the book addresses or critiques these themes.

  • Does Mr. S have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are mentioned in the book 'Mr. S' by Monica Arnaldo. The search results primarily focus on LGBTQ+ content in other media and do not provide relevant information about the book itself.

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