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Giant Children

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Tedd Arnold has forevermore immortalized himself through his Huggly series masterpieces, as well as jewels like Parts and More Parts, Inside The House That Is Haunted, Inside The Zoo In The City. If you don't know what I am talking about right now, please rush and do a search for these titles here at Amazon, and I guarantee you that your child and yourself will be delighted to no end with the charming stories and Mr.Arnold's trademark "watercolor and pencil wiggle" illustrations, original and visually delicious.
Having said that, let's return back to the subject of the book "Giant Children" by Brod Bagert. I would bottom line the value of this book this way: it's biggest quality comes from the fact that the illustrations were done by Tedd Arnold. If not for the elaborate and loving touch of the pictures he provides, the book itself would be a nothing-to-write-home-about collection of verses ranging from passable ("Giant Children", "Chocolate Maniac") to bland ("Buffalo In The Library"). Mr.Bagert seeks to make schoolchildren, a stable of his audience, to identify with the poems, and goes overboard with "Booger Love", which even my 2nd-grader son found gross.

The quality of the poems non-withstanding, the book still scores a major win with the kids due to the illustrations, like I said. If you and your children appreciate Tedd Arnold's style, this book is going to be a great value for you. He even sneaks Huggly into the illustration for "Spaceball"!! If you don't care about Mr.Arnold's works now and just want a new book for your kid, it will also do just nicely. Mostly all poems are written in an easy to follow syllable and straightforward vocabulary, and are approachable for most 6-7-year-olds. Click that "Add to cart" button!

This book is one of the best books you can read to an audience! The book is read from a voice. The voice is either a little sibling, kindergardener or another character. When the reader becomes that character, the story involves humor and excitment! I have seen the book performed by the author hisself and the effect on the students and staff was remarkeable. If you can become this voice and encourage your students to read, this is the book for you! The students will be encouraged to create their own poem with matching illustrations and want to perform for you!

The first thing that stands out about this book of poetry is Tedd Arnold's typical illustration style. The children are shaped like sausages with arms and legs with HUGE bug eyes. However, they are expressive little children who do things that kids will laugh at. If you get someone to read these poems aloud with a lot of expression, then it is a riot. My favorite one for gross-out factor is "Booger Love." I was the aide to a wonderful school teacher who read these poems to her kids during a free moment, and they LOVED them. Try it on your own kids today!

I picked up this book at a conference when I read the poem The Scratch. This poem fits my three year old perfectly. I had the idea to assign poems to my students who are very behind in reading. I am a the Special Education Coordinator for a very small school. My students LOVED the poems and are learning the poems to perform in front of parents and friends! The poems are easy to read and fun. I'm so glad that I found this book. It has been very motivating for my students. My daughter enjoys the funny poems as well.

All ages will love this book of poems. I have met this author at a workshop and he likes for his poems to be acted out. So practice with your family, pick your favorites, and put on a show!

I ordered this book to share with elementary school children at a school where I volunteer. It's a funny and entertaining book with great graphics. The price of the book was more than fair, and it arrived much sooner than promised. Another amazing Amazon deal.

I must wholeheartedly disagree with Gorilla800lbs. This book is great because of the pictures AND the poems. This book turned my 2nd grade son who hated to read, even though he is an above average reader, into a kid who begs to read "just one more". His favorite poem..."Booger Love", followed closely by "A Letter to the Tooth Fairy". I strongly recommend this book to parents who are struggling to engage their young sons in reading!

These poems were terrific! I laughed, my kids laughed. The poems were goofy and gross! I just cannot say enough good things about this book. I think this would be a great book to use as a teacher of primary grades, and even older to break the ice or to break up a rough day (all you teachers know what I am talking about!!!)

My boys--ages 5 and 6--LOVE this book. Their favorite poem is "booger love" but we all laugh our way through the book. It's at the top of our reading list every night for bedtime!!!

I bought this book for my son because we have "No Jumping on the Bed" and "No More Water in the Tub" and my son loves reading them. Giant Children is so much fun to read, even for adults! We just purchased it for Christmas, and already my son has practically memorized the entire book. Ted Arnold is a genious.