Mrs. Toggle's Zipper

Mrs. Toggle

by Robin Pulver, R.W. Alley (Illustrator)

When Mrs. Toggle's zipper sticks and traps her inside her coat, everyone in the school tries to free her but with little success

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, School, Realistic Fiction, Kids, Humor, Fiction

32 pages, Paperback

First published March 31, 1990

Reviews

[Abby Gallier · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is another one of those books that takes me back; one of those books that sticks out from my childhood. When Mrs. Toggle's students arrive at school in the morning and find their teacher stuck in her winter coat, it becomes a whole-class affair. Her students are very concerned that she might overheat wearing a big puffy coat inside, so they do everything that they can to get her unstuck. They even get the principal, the school nurse, and the janitor involved! This story has a great lesson about problem solving, and is great for ages 5-8.

[Kathryn Judson · Rating 4 out of 5]

When a teacher can't unzip her coat because the zipper is stuck, there are numerous humorous failed attempts to get her out of her coat, before someone figures out how to work the fabric out of the zipper pull. It's a simple story, a bit silly, but also a look at the different ways that different people approach difficulty.

[Shannon Weeden · Rating 5 out of 5]

The kids adored the illustrations in the book the most. They stated that it was great that adults listened to the kids advise on trying to help instead of just telling them to be quiet and sit down and all of the adults seemed like nice and friendly people.

[Liana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Got plenty of laughs out of this one as a kid! Really funny and enjoyable. :)

[Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was awesome. The custodian saves the day!

[Christopher Johnston · Rating 1 out of 5]

Fiction
Primary Grades (2-3)
I didn't really enjoy this book. I didn't find it funny or creative. I didn't really feel anything when I read it. I wouldn't have it in my classrom.

[Mellanie C · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was cute.

[Kelly Chester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super cute book

[Bern · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book got plenty of giggles. A perfect fit for our upcoming Life Skills lesson about using a zipper and putting on a jacket.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my favorites

[Amanda Schwind · Rating 3 out of 5]

Problem-solving

[Anna Wendling · Rating 5 out of 5]

After their teacher, Mrs. Toggle, is stuck in her coat because her zipper tag missing, they are on a mission to help her get her coat off. The class tries pulling, going to the nurse, calling the principle, and calling the janitor to try to get her jacket off. Great for ages K-3rd grade.
This book mixes humor and problem solving to get their teacher out of her coat. Not only are the students using teamwork, but they get help from staff throughout their school.

[Eva-Marie Nevarez · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 - This is another story that walks a fine line - but succeeds - with not being too repetitive. (That's a real pet peeve of mine, with any book.)
Like the note in the front of the book, to readers and from an editor, this story is a little different in that instead of a child needing help from an adult, an adult needs help from the children. And during the course of the story several adults fail in that helping.
There are a few funny parts about what to call the 'thingamajig' on the end of zippers and the facial expressions of all involved are humorous to boot.
I think the book is definitely for older toddlers because of the amount of story but at the same time the names of the adults will probably go over most kids heads. Normal, everyday names would have served better I think. All in all I think it's a pretty decent story and Julia liked it well enough. It's worth reading.

[Gayle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel read this in Kindergarden and I thought is was wonderful!

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

My kids love these books.

[Jami · Rating 2 out of 5]

a bit wordy

[Paula · Rating 3 out of 5]

When Mrs. Toggle's zipper sticks and traps her inside her coat, everyone in the school tries to free her but with little success.

[Laci · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute book. Great plot, children could get great use of metacognition

[Mallory · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book as a child!

[Katie Carlisle · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story allows for role reversal as the teacher needs help from her students. I believe students would get a laugh out of this!

[Gabrielle Link · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a cute book!

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

my kids like to read this over and over..

[Mary · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of my favorite winter stories. We all have had stuck zippers.

[Ellyse Hampshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

vocabulary development through guided reading

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