It's been 40 years since Bea and her father first swapped places—Bea trading her lunchbox for a briefcase and Mr. Jones leaving his corporate advertising job for a spot in the kindergarten classroom. Told in a matter-of-fact style, this New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Reading Rainbow featured title treats readers 4 to 7 with themes of empowerment, capability, and importance. Plus Amy Schwartz's black and white drawings are nothing short of delightful.