INTERNATIONALLY RENOWNED INTERNET TEACHER SENSATION MR. LUKE LAUNCHES MAGICAL NEW PICTURE BOOK

Known for his engaging and humorous online presence, Mr. Luke has captivated over 1.8 million TikTok followers and nearly 1 million Instagram followers with his delightful recounts of the funny things his 'tiny humans' in class say and do. Having appeared on ABC Playschool Story Time and with experience voicing characters on ABC Reef School, Mr. Luke brings a wealth of creativity and joy to his book.  Guess What We Are Doing Today? is Luke's first picture book. 

"I hope to inspire children to open a book and dive into their imaginations, where each page brings a new adventure. It's about igniting the fire of imagination and watching as it lights up the paths to their own creative journeys." Says Luke.

The children in Mr Luke's class are BRIMMING with ideas about what they might be doing today.

Will they battle a dragon?

Fly into space? Sail the seas or ride unicorns?

Could there be a way for them to do all the things they IMAGINE?

Guess What We Are Doing Today? written by Luke Springer and illustrated by Chris Kennett, is a celebration of imagination and the joy of reading. Packed with joyously bright illustrations the book highlights the wonders of imaginative play and the endless possibilities that books bring to young minds. Join Mr. Luke and his students on a whimsical adventure that encourages children to explore their creativity and love for reading.

Luke Springer, known by his online followers as internationally renowned internet teacher sensation, Mr. Luke, is a beloved teacher based in Adelaide who teaches children in their first year of school.  With almost a decade of teaching experience under his belt and a passion for plants, Luke shares his experiences and the joys of being a male junior primary educator through engaging content online.

Since beginning his social media journey in 2019, Luke has amassed over 1.8 million followers on TikTok and almost 1 million followers on Instagram.  He has captivated a large audience with his humorous and heart-warming videos about teaching 'tiny humans.' He frequently shares the funny and endearing things his students say and do, bringing smiles to his followers' faces.

Luke has previously worked with the Department of Education Australia and Rolling Stone and has spoken at national conferences and university information sessions.  He has also appeared on Playschool Story Time and voiced characters on ABC Reef School.

Chris Kennett has been drawing ever since he could hold a pencil (or so his mum says). But professionally, he's has been creating quirky characters for just over 20 years.

Working his way from animation through to children's books, Chris has managed to work on some truly "out of this world" projects including the beloved Star Wars series of Little Golden Books.

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Guess What We Are Doing Today | 9781760265533.

Written by Luke Springer and illustrated by Chris Kennett | Published by Scholastic Australia| RRP $18.99

Hardcover| Publication date 1st July 2024

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