Mr. Tim’s Safe School Adventures: A Day With Mr. Tim by Tim Shone is a wonderful addition to any classroom or school library. As a school-based educator, I’m always searching for stories that reinforce the values we strive to model for our students each day, and this book does exactly that. From the very first page, it captures the importance of creating a safe, welcoming, and joyful school environment. Through Mr. Tim’s interactions—greeting students by name, offering encouragement, and modeling kindness—young readers see how simple acts can help children feel seen, valued, and supported.
What stands out most is the book’s powerful message about leading by example. Mr. Tim demonstrates patience, respect, and responsibility in ways that are relatable for young readers, showing that character is shaped through everyday actions. The story also highlights the importance of community and reminds both children and adults that even small moments of kindness can make a lasting difference. I highly recommend this book to educators, families, and anyone passionate about raising kind, confident, and community-minded children.
Bryan Z. - Coordinator of Extended Care & Learning
★★★★★
A Day with Mr. Tim by Tim Shone, illustrated by Nina Khalova, is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates the caring adults who help make schools safe and welcoming places. The story follows Mr. Tim, a friendly elementary school security monitor, as he greets students, offers encouragement, and helps solve small problems throughout the day.
Through simple moments—like saying good morning, checking in with a student who feels upset, or reminding children to make good choices—the book shows how kindness and respect can shape a positive school culture. With bright illustrations and familiar school scenes, it’s a relatable and meaningful read-aloud that highlights the important roles played by school staff and reminds young readers that small acts of kindness can make a big difference.
Ashley G. - Instructional Coach & Curriculum Coordinator
★★★★★
A Day with Mr. Tim is a wonderful reminder of how important school communities are and of the quiet, essential work that school personnel, including security monitors, do every day to keep buildings safe, welcoming, and positive places where students can learn and shine. This beautifully written and illustrated story carries simple yet powerful messages about care, joy, and belonging that children can easily connect to and draw upon to help shape their own school experiences.
The book’s central theme as embodied by Mr. Tim and reflected in the actions he inspires in others is an important one: small acts of kindness matter. In a caring community, these everyday gestures become a form of quiet heroism, the kinds of actions that ripple outward and encourage others to do the same.
The writing itself is crisp, clear, and highly accessible for young readers. The author’s use of dialogue, vivid details, and purposeful character development also makes the book a strong mentor text for teaching young writers about author’s craft.
I would highly recommend this book.
Eric M. - Director of Curriculum & Instruction
★★★★★
Kindness matters
“A Day With Mr. Tim” is a wonderful, heart warming story that not only teaches an important lesson about kindness, but also easy for its readers to make a connection with. It sends a wonderful message of having compassion and empathy for others, while spreading encouragement and positivity all around the school.
I can’t wait for other books in this collection to come out. As an educator of young learners with special needs, I can truthfully say, my students and I give it 5 stars!
Rose K. - SLC Teacher K- 4th Grade
★★★★★
A Day with Mr. Tim is a fantastic story highlighting the importance of students feeling safe at school to support their learning with a reminder that all school staff play a vital role in developing a positive learning community. The additional message of kindness and caring, with the vibrant illustrations, makes A Day with Mr. Tim a great book to share with a class, small group or an individual.
Justin H. - Resource Teacher K-5th Grade
★★★★★
I absolutely loved this book! A Day with Mr. Tim is a fun, but meaningful story that highlights the everyday role of school security monitor, Mr. Tim, who helps students feel safe and supported throughout their day. The book shows how small acts of guidance and kindness can help create a caring school community.
Author, Tim Shone did a wonderful job creating a story that’s both entertaining and impactful. It’s an enjoyable, thoughtful read that kids and adults can both appreciate. I can’t wait to see where this series goes!
Officer Alicia C. - School Resource Officer/ Police Officer
★★★★★
My daughter Bella and I genuinely loved reading A Day with Mr. Tim together. It is a heartfelt story that celebrates the everyday heroes who help make schools feel safe and welcoming.
Bella connected right away with the warmth of the main character, and I appreciated the positive message about kindness, responsibility, and community. The writing is simple and engaging, which makes it perfect for reading aloud at bedtime.
As a father, I value books that spark meaningful conversations, and this one did exactly that. It reminded us both how important it is to recognize the people who quietly look out for our kids every day.
Michael P. - Parent of a 2nd Grade Student
★★★★★