Where Does the Teacher Live?

Reach for this book when your child starts expressing a deep curiosity about the private lives of authority figures or begins to realize that the world exists outside their own immediate experience. This gentle mystery follows three classmates, Molly, David, and Barney, as they turn into amateur detectives to solve a classic childhood riddle: where does their teacher go when the school day ends? Through their investigation, the story explores the boundary between professional and personal life, humanizing educators in a way that is both relatable and reassuring. It is an ideal pick for first or second graders who are developing their social observation skills and learning to navigate peer friendships through shared goals. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's natural wonder while modeling respectful boundary exploration.