My Weird School, Books 1-4

My Weird School: Books 1-4  by Dan Gutman, illustrated by Jim Paillot

The teachers and principal at the school do extreme things to help kids learn. The narrator is a boy who would rather be playing sports or video games. He always seems to misunderstand or not quite get things. There is also a know it all girl who thrives academically. The books are relatable in small doses, though they take things excessively for comedic effect.

#1: Miss Daisy Is Crazy!

Miss Daisy doesn't seem to know anything. She can't read or do math. She asks the kids to teach her. In the process they demonstrate their knowledge and learn.

#2: Mr. Klutz Is Nuts!

The boy gets in trouble and goes to the principal's office. Mr. Klutz offers him a chocolate bar as an incentive for behavior. He mentions that to his friend and now everyone wants to go. Principal stops that, but then offers to do increasingly crazy things for the students to achieve academically. He seems to injure himself doing these things and the kids offer to do the academic things only if he agrees not to do the stunts.

#3: Mrs. Roopy Is Loopy!

The librarian dresses up as all sorts of different characters to help kids learn.

#4: Ms. Hannah Is Bananas!

The art teacher encourages kids to be artistic and shows them performance as well as other types of art. The boy and girl learn to get along together and work on a project.