Celebrate the 40th anniversary of Bea and Mr. Jones with this stunning reissue of Amy Schwartz's classic picture book.It's been forty years since Bea and her father first swapped places-Bea trading her lunchbox for a briefcase and Mr. Jones leaving his corporate job for a spot in the kindergarten classroom. This New York Times Best Illustrated Book of the Year and Reading Rainbow featured title holds up as a beautifully matter-of-fact story showcasing hugely relevant early childhood themes of empowerment, capability, and importance. Young children today deserve this reading experience, with a five-year-old main character who is never, for a second, underestimated.With gentle updates to the design, including a larger trim size and recomposed cover, this new edition maintains the integrity of the beloved original.