Giant Children

Psst! Listen very closely,
There’s something you should know.
It’s all about a giant school
Where giant children go.

Pages turn at giant speed
As giant children learn to read.
And giant brains are rally quick
When working with arithmetic.

They pound the beat on giant drums
And finger paint with giant thumbs,

                                                                             Sing giant songs with giant lips
                                                                            And boogie-dnace with giant hips,

                                                                            Giant shoes on giant feet
                                                                            And gaint giggles when they meet.
                                                                            I watch them hour after hour,
                                                                           Giant kids with giant power.

                                                                           I’m just the classroom hamster
                                                                           But I promise you it’s true-
                                                                           This is the school where giants go,
                                                                           And the giant kids are You!

     Bagert, Brod.(2002). Giant Children. New York, NY : Dail Publishing for Young Readers

Read this library blog interview of the wonderful  Mrs. Fabian (Reading Title 1 Teacher) to find out what book she will always remember from her childhood; what her favorite type of books are; and why she loves reading so much!

Question: What is the first book you ever read or remember being read to you?
Mrs. Fabian: I’ll always remember the story, “The Beast in the Bathtub.” My mom used to read it with me while I had my bedtime snack. The best part was when the main character and the beast sneak around the house to get a bedtime snack. One of the most rewarding things was having the opportunity to read it to my students!

 Question:  Where is your favorite place to read a good book?
Mrs. Fabian:  I made a comfortable place in my closet growing up. I know that might sound silly but I cleared a corner and put my bean bag chair in it. I had a special light and if I wanted my peace, I could close the closet door and get lost in a great book!

Question:  What is your favorite genre?

Mrs. Fabian: I love reading fiction books. When I choose books to read with my students, I love being able to pick out books with illustrations. Regardless of the grade level, there is nothing that I love more than sitting on floor and reading with kids. I always love hearing, “Mrs. Fabian, we are too old for a book with pictures!” I always smile and say, “You are never too old for a picture book!” It is great to see their reactions as I read the story and I end up hearing, “What a great story, I’m really glad that you read that to us!”

 
Question:  What book (k-6 level) do you recommend everyone should read?
Mrs. Fabian:  Honestly, I think that everyone should read the wonderful book, “Splat the Cat.” It is a newer book that is hilarious! I enjoy looking at the illustrations and love the lesson behind the story. I believe that each child can relate to how Splat feels on his first day of school with Mrs. Wimpydimple.
Question:  What do you love about reading?

Mrs. Fabian:  Reading nurtures your ability to imagine! I absolutely love reading books and being able to get a “movie” in my mind. When you are lost in a book, it is impossible to worry about anything in the world.