“Mrs. McBloom, clean up your classroom!”

For nearly fifty years, that’s been the refrain of janitors, principals, and students who enter the chaos of Room Five. Now the beloved Mrs. McBloom -- who has taught nearly everyone in the town of Up Yonder -- is about to retire. Finally, she must clean up her classroom. But where to begin?

Luckily, Mrs. McBloom is an expert at getting kids to use their noggins. With one student’s bright idea and a whole can-do community of helpers, the town of Up Yonder shows that many hands make light work -- and a favorite teacher gets a send-off she’ll always treasure!

Print out the Scavenger Hunt and Activity Guide for Mrs. McBloom, Clean Up Your Classroom!

Kelly DiPucchio is the author of several picture books, including Bed Hogs and Liberty’s Journey. She lives in a suburb of Detroit with her husband and three young whipper snappers. You can visit Kelly’s Web site, www.kellydipucchio.com.

Guy Francis freelances from his home in Provo, Utah, where he lives with his wife and four children. His picture books include i>Santa’s Kwanzaa and Mary Had a Little Ham. You can see more of his work at www.guyfrancis.com.