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Put A Wet Paper Towel on It: The Weird and Wonderful World of Primary Schools Hardcover – January 4, 2022

by Lee Parkinson (Author), Adam Parkinson (Author)
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THE SENSATIONAL SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER

A heart-warming and hilarious look at life in the classroom from the teachers who host the most popular UK education podcast, Two Mr Ps in a Pod(Cast).

‘'Education’s answer to Adam Kay … Lee and Adam Parkinson are doing for teaching what he did for medicine.' The Times

Have you ever wondered what really happens during the day when your precious little angels are at school?

In this book, The Two Mr Ps will take you on a side-splittingly funny journey through the weird and wonderful world of primary schools. It will also explore the pressures of modern-day teaching, revealing exactly what it takes to wrangle a chaotic classroom (or seven) on a weekly basis. From the absolute characters found in the staffroom to school-trip mishaps and everything else inbetween, Put A Wet Paper Towel on It is a must-read for teachers and parents alike.

So sit up straight, four legs on your chair, fingers on lips and get ready to take a trip down memory lane. And remember – when in doubt, just put a wet paper towel on it.

Lee Parkinson and Adam Parkinson's book 'This Is Your Own Time You’re Wasting' was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 25-07-2022.

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  6. ISBN-10
    0008474184
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0008474188
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Lee and Adam Parkinson are two brothers from Manchester who work in primary education. Together in 2018, they set up the hugely successful Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast), sharing light-hearted and hilarious tales from the classroom and reminiscing on their own school days. The podcast has since amassed over 3 million listens with sold-out live shows across the UK. Put A Wet Paper Towel on It is their first book.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins (January 4, 2022)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 336 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0008474184
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0008474188
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.55 x 1.18 x 8.74 inches
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Steph Warren
3.0 out of 5 stars Works fantastically in the podcast dialogue format but doesn’t translate well to the written word
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2022
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*

I’ve heard the Two Mr P’s in a Pod(Cast) before and really enjoyed the bantery style of chat that the brother’s bring to their anecdotes of teaching life. Unfortunately, this book is written in that same podcast style, and it just doesn’t work as well when written down.

Anecdotes that would be really funny when told aloud, fall flat when there isn’t the comedic tone and pacing to deliver them and the witty banter feels a bit cringey when memorialised in print.

There is quite a bit of repetition in the material and more than once a subject is introduced then immediately dismissed – “more on that later!” – which would work orally but made me wonder when reading why they would bother to bring it up HERE if they’re only talking about it THERE!

Between the humorous anecdotes is a detailed ‘behind the scenes’ look at every aspect of a teacher or TA’s life, which was really interesting from a parent’s perspective (although I was a bit disconcerted at how many colleagues, parents and children were dismissed as dull or ‘not my kind’ because they lacked ‘the bants’!)

My overall impression was that all of this material would work fantastically in the podcast/radio dialogue format but just doesn’t translate well to the written word.

They’re definitely right about the paper towels though!

Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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C Knight
5.0 out of 5 stars Paper towels are important
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 6, 2021
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be a primary school teacher? I think a number of parents over the past 18 months have had a vague idea but what’s it really like in the classroom? Well the Parkinson brothers are here to give you an insight into their working life!

I got myself a copy of Put A Wet Paper Towel On It after being recommended the podcast by the same blokes. I’m not a podcast listener as I fail to concentrate on it whilst I’m working so I figured the book would be the next best thing. And you know what, I loved it.

The banter between the brothers comes over so well in the written word. It’s like two men having a good chin wag over a pint. Their stories are hilarious in the main but some are slightly more emotional. The bit about Mr Crawford made me full on well up

They really capture primary school life to a T. The chapter about school performances is hilarious! As a parent, I’ve been to the nativity performances and everything said is so true.

But what they share isn’t just relevant to a parent. There are messages for all in this book. The five life rules are something we all need to take heed of:

Life is not fair
You get nothing in life for free
Not everyone will like you
Comparison is the thief of joy
If you have a problem, talk about it
These are wise concepts in my book and the last two are the ones I struggle with, particularly number 5.

Put A Paper Towel On It is a very open and opinionated read from two experienced members of the education system. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the anecdotes the Parkinsons had to share, a number rang true both as a parent and as someone who returned to primary school on work experience. If you want an insight into the primary classroom or a vocation into the education system, give Put A Paper Towel On It a read. You won’t be disappointed! And yes, a paper towel is essential for a classroom 😂
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DevonIrish
5.0 out of 5 stars Great laugh from the perspective of teachers
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2024
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Very funny read, made me laugh, children are so funny and the teachers reactions hilarious
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Natalie Hitch
4.0 out of 5 stars Okay so far
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2021
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After being a follower of the teacher Mr p and his brother... The other Mr p on the podcast and of course on social media and being a teacher myself, thought I'd give this a go. Took it to several places whilst reading and each time created a conversation with strangers as they noticed the book and stopped me to talk about it. None of them had read it but knew of it. They asked me what I thought. Some very funny, relatable parts, truthful, to the point and well written. Im only half way through so can't comment on the whole book but it repeated alot of what's on the beginning podcasts at the start so it felt like I'd already read it. However I persevered and am beginning to enjoy it. Good work lads
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cattcom
5.0 out of 5 stars It’s like they’ve worked at the same school.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 24, 2023
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The stories in this book I thought only happened at my school. A light hearted book which is very relatable and kept me hooked from the first page to the last. Would recommend 👍🏻
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Danni D
3.0 out of 5 stars Ok
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 11, 2023
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Ok but couldnt finish it. Just didnt keep me hooked and i got a bit bored but may go back to it later
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