This Is Your Own Time You're Wasting by Lee Parkinson and Adam Parkinson - Non Fiction - Paperback

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780008508418
Publisher: HarperCollins

Overview
This Is Your Own Time You're Wasting is the side-splitting memoir from Lee Parkinson and Adam Parkinson, the real-life primary school teachers and podcast hosts known to fans as the Two Mr Ps. Packed with chaotic classroom moments, staffroom gossip, and the kind of stories only teachers could tell, this Sunday Times bestseller pulls back the curtain on what really happens inside a busy British primary school. Funny, warm, and painfully relatable, it is a must-read for teachers, parents, and anyone who survived their own school days and remembers the chaos fondly.

About the Book
Written by two working teachers who turned their shared love of storytelling into a wildly popular podcast, This Is Your Own Time You're Wasting is a laugh-out-loud dive into the everyday absurdity of primary school life. Lee and Adam Parkinson, aka the Two Mr Ps, have spent years in the classroom collecting the funniest, strangest, and most heartwarming anecdotes from their own careers and from teachers across the country. The result is a book that feels like catching up with your funniest friend over a cup of tea, as they recount tales of chaotic school trips, unforgettable parents' evenings, and the everyday chaos of managing a room full of small humans. The book also touches on the surreal experience of teaching through a pandemic, offering a uniquely honest look at a profession that rarely gets the recognition it deserves. Blending comedy with genuine affection for the job, the Two Mr Ps capture both the exhaustion and the joy of teaching in equal measure. Fans of the Two Mr Ps podcast will recognize the duo's easy chemistry and quick wit, while new readers will quickly understand why this book became a bestseller. It is a celebration of the teachers who shape young lives every day, told with humor, heart, and zero sugarcoating. Whether you are a teacher yourself, married to one, or simply curious what really goes on behind the classroom door, this book delivers an entertaining and surprisingly touching read from cover to cover.

Key Benefits

• Written by real primary school teachers Lee and Adam Parkinson, the Two Mr Ps
• A Sunday Times bestseller praised for its humor and honesty
• Packed with true, laugh-out-loud classroom stories and anecdotes
• Perfect gift for teachers, teaching assistants, and school staff
• Brand new paperback copy, ready to read or gift immediately
• From the hosts of the hugely popular Two Mr Ps podcast

About the Authors
Lee Parkinson and Adam Parkinson are primary school teachers from the UK who, together, are known as the Two Mr Ps. Alongside their full-time teaching careers, the pair host a popular podcast sharing funny, heartfelt stories from inside the classroom, which has built a loyal following of teachers, parents, and former students alike. This Is Your Own Time You're Wasting marks their transition from podcast to page, bringing their signature humor and warmth to print. Their genuine, firsthand experience in the classroom gives the book an authenticity that resonates with anyone who has spent time in a British primary school.

Why You'll Love This Book
Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this book is a perfect pick-me-up for teachers after a long term, a thoughtful end-of-year teacher appreciation gift, or a fun stocking stuffer during the holiday season for the book lover in your life. Honest, funny, and genuinely moving, it captures exactly why teaching matters so much.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.