The entire life and work of Sh. A. Amonashvili is devoted to the development of classical ideas of humane pedagogy, the establishment in the pedagogical consciousness of the concept of “spiritual humanism”. The publication of the author’s collected works in 20 books under the general title “Fundamentals of Humane Pedagogy” is carried out by decision of the Editorial and Publishing Council of the Russian Academy of Education. In separate books, psychological, pedagogical and literary creations are grouped according to content. The fifth book includes two stories - “The Leading Hand” and “The Teacher”. With the help of an elegant artistic form, Shalva Aleksandrovich reveals the question of the important mission of a teacher in the modern world. At the same time, he reminds us that the existence of a teacher is not limited only to pedagogical practice, but is deeply rooted in our daily activities. This book, like all publications, is addressed to a wide range of readers: teachers, educators, educators, students, scientists. 2nd edition