Lee and Adam Parkinson, otherwise know as the two Mr P's are a bit like Machester's answer to Ant and Dec for teachers. As a primary teacher myself, this book is completely relatable. It is a mixture of a collection of hilariously funny stories based on real teachers, or the authors, experiences and a commentary on the profession as a whole. Having been a fan of the pod cast (go and check it out if your haven't) I find myself reading it in their accents which makes it even better! The book was enjoyable from start to finish, I was reading it by the pool on my holiday and actually found myself laughing out loud on many occasions. I kept reading extracts to my husband (not a teacher) who found them just as funny and have already bought the book for my mum (another primary teacher). I'll definitely be recommending this book to all of my teaching friends and have a feeling I'll end up buying several copies to spread the love! I honestly think you'd enjoy this if you were a teacher or not!

This is a hard one to rate because I throughly enjoyed the first book by the two Mr P’s. There’s good elements of new tales and funny stories which hit home if you do work in education but I always find it hard to review books which tell the stories of others..

A brilliant funny follow up book. You will definitely recognise the characters of the children and other staff members in your own memories, social circle, family and yourself.
It also highlights why staff are leaving the education sector due to the pressure and changing goal posts.
One of the areas that does not get the respect and acknowledgement that they deserve.
Loved it and hope that there will be a follow up in a few years detailing the changes covid has made.

This was a super fun book based on teaching primary school kids from the perspective of teachers! I adored the first book and when I saw there was a release for the second, I couldn’t wait! If you’re looking for a guaranteed hilarious and funny read, this is your book.

It’s based off the podcast ‘Two Mr P’s in a Pod(cast)’ - brilliant name by the way, and had be chuckling throughout / slightly nauseous (vomit and poo I’ll say no more) those poor teachers! I was hugely entertained as I read it from cover to cover and the content included was all brilliant.

The book soon dwindled to nothing and I’d finished it in a blink of an eye. I don’t think I could ever get bored reading these stories and confessions from the teachers. More please!

Great work Mr P’s. Gold star stickers all round. Teachers do a fab job and my hat will always go off to them in a bow of awe and admiration for what they do.

Now reading this on my sacred six week holiday was either my best or my worst idea ever seeing as I’ve worked in early years for the last nine years or so. Excuse any typos, I’m coming at you from a caravan with sketchy internet in rainy Scarborough. Anyway, turns out it was a good plan and I was chuckling out loud pretty much from the first page. Also thank you for giving EYFS teachers their own sections and voicing what a uniquely tough job we face (and how many times we’re faced with bodily fluids and worse on a daily basis).
The anecdotes are numerous and entirely relatable, I could definitely add many of my own and it gave a real sense of comradeship. I also related to a lot of the points as a parent and a homeschool survivor.
Your book certainly evoked lots of memories from my own time at Primary School so I think the reach of the book is pretty much everyone and who doesn’t love a few leaked secrets from the ‘other side’ that is the staffroom?!
A few minor points on SPAG though because, as a teacher, you have to be entirely bulletproof on this or you get your audience twitching in horror or delight.
A great number of times (ahem) you use the word amount when you mean number. I’m not entirely sure what you mean by coits, is that quoits? Also a compass has no place in a pencil case unless you’re taking it on an orienteering expedition, I think you mean a pair or a set of compasses. Lastly, in your golf anecdote I would definitely go with ground rather than floor, being outside. Right, I’ll tuck my red marking pen away again, as you were.
Overall though, an utterly brilliant follow up to the original and I almost enjoyed it more. I also loved your unique take and opinions on life and wholeheartedly agreed with your stances throughout.
Thank you for all the laughs.

I hadn't read the first book, but I had to stop this almost immediately after starting it. Absolutely didn't get on with the conversational style, as if two people were chatting. Have rated down the middle as a lot of this is personal preference

So funny
The description of some of the children in rogues gallery was spot on, and the chapter about teaching during covid was good. Some parents could do with reading that!
I have listened to a few of the podcasts which are ok but the books are so much better, well written and great for a chuckle.
Please keep writing these books Mr P and Mr P.

The sequel is always a difficult one, but the boys have cracked it. I love the podcast and this book covers the best parts of it. I read it in one sitting and really enjoyed it. The book is hilarious and definitely an summer holiday read. This can be enjoyed by any school staff, or parent alike everyone can get something from it. I would definitely recommend this and look forward to what the Parkinson brothers have to offer in the future.

I loved this book, it was easy to dip in and out of and great for when you need a good laugh.
A good mix of nostalgia and humour with a interesting chapter headings.
It was fascinating to note how some things have changed this century, never mind how they have changed since those times written by Gervase Phinn when he was a school inspector in the Dales.
This was funny and full of memories. Thank you

If you've read any of my other recent book reviews, you'll already know that I start them all in the same way: each book starts off with the full 5 stars and I'm always hopeful that they are all still firmly in place by the time I close the cover.

Let's get going, shall we?

I'm loving the first part of the book - except for the font bit... it's all the same font for me!

Noooo! They've done it again! My sense of fair play to other books I've read and reviewed is saying that the star needs to come off 'cos of all the uses of brand names but my enjoyment level is already through the roof, just like with their first book, but fair play is an unfortunate necessity so the star is coming off for using big brand names potentially without permission... I'm seriously hoping that it'll be the only star to come off though!

That chapter was perfect - memories of my childhood primary school (as well as the ones I've worked in) have been put together that I couldn't help grinning and nodding a few times lol

Another fantastic chapter and my mood is already considerably lighter! I wish I'd started reading it this morning!

This book is already a must-read for everyone who has a soft-spot for primary school aged children and the teachers who are with them - I'm still chuckling and nodding lol

Oh dear, I've got a very childish sense of humour with the end of that chapter lol

I've stopped reading for the night now, but I can't wait to keep reading tomorrow!

Back now and that chapter was just what I needed to lift my spirits... I've had a couple of those experiences in my own time working with children, so can totally relate lol

Oh dear - that part has made me glad I've been vegetarian for the last 30-odd years! lol You *have* to get and read this book!

Blimey Charlie... this definitely ain't a book for those who are easily embarrassed by the anatomy of a horse lol I'm loving this book though!

Oh dear! I'm glad I've never been given anything as embarrassing as that! lol

Oh yeah, I've had the first two of those scenarios in my time working with children lol Disgusting and stomach churning, but that's what makes them, them!

That chapter was particularly gross, but I learnt the hard way about plastic chairs in my youth too... I'm sure a lot of adults cringe about their own childhood woopsies lol

I'm relieved I haven't had any injuries like those during my time working... the professionalism was incredible by so many of those teachers and they managed to swallow their pain so that they didn't scare the children they were working with!

I've stopped reading for the night again 'cos my Kindle is desperately short of juice, but I'll start reading and continuing this review in the morning.

Mornin' again all. Time to crack on with reading and continuing to review this incredible book!

I'm not gonna comment on most chapters today 'cos this review is already getting too long so it has the potential to almost double in length 'cos of where I am in the book, so I'll just comment on particularly noteworthy today ;-)

Oooh they were a good few chapters and I'm glad I'm not qualified to work with some of the older students lol

According to that list, my hubby and I should be in great demand with our next jobs lol

Just finished reading and my back is killing me (my own fault for slouching all morning lol) and it's another incredible book... if it hadn't been for my sense of fair-play kicking in early on, this would definitely have been a 5 star book. A definite must-read for anyone who loves children and doesn't always appreciate the dedication of their teachers. This is a definite must-read book!

If you enjoyed Put A Wet Paper Towel On It, you’ll love this book because it’s a rare sequel, like Toy Story 2, The Godfather: Part II and Terminator 2: Judgement Day, in that it’s better than the original. (Those examples are copied directly from the book - I’ve only seen the first one listed!) It is full of funny, and some depressing, stories. I even found one of mine included - the one about the twilight meeting with the dreadful man. Mainly though, it is hilarious and I snorted out loud a lot. Funny children, teachers having awkward encounters with parents, digestive system problems (staff and children) and sex ed to name a few. It really is a laugh a minute. Be warned though - if you read it in a public place you will get lots of odd looks due to laughing out loud! Absolutely brilliant.

Completely new to the two Mr P’s so this ARC was a random request to add something new to my reading list very glad I requested it, I read it the sun laughing away thinking of my own time at primary of which I loved.

I will getting the first book and adding the pod cast to my playlist.

Really loved the part of about teaching during the pandemic, it was interesting to hear it from the teachers POV I liked how they compared what it would have been like in the 90’s to today trying to teach during the pandemic. Having worked with children as a nurse I found the school accident book very funny, sure I saw some the children mentioned in A&E when I worked there.
All the chapters are funny with personal touches and cool little drawings. Anyone working with children relate to the characters mentioned and am sure as it did with me will bring back lots of happy school day memories… am having smiles for my dinner after reading…

I do think a audio version would be better and the writing style is so chatty.

Good easy, fun reading

I feel I am slightly biased as after reading the first book (also via NetGalley - thank you), I have been an avid listener of the podcast, despite not being a parent or anything to do with the teaching profession. My housemate is an early years teacher and it's been a delight getting some more insight into her world.

Lee and Adam are a delight, both in audio and text, I can wholeheartedly say this book isn't to be missed, even if you've not read the first book or don't teach or have kids.

Genuine, snort laugh out loud moments all the way.

I thought retail /customer service took infinite amounts of patience but compared to the nonsense that teachers seem to encounter on a near daily basis... They're absolute saints!