On PWR Saturday mornings are reserved for book recommendations for kids.
Today’s title is a fun read as well as a learning experience on literal vs figurative language. The Sixteen Hand Horse, written and illustrated by actor, Fred Gwynne (of The Munsters fame) is today’s selection.
Obviously a literal translation of figurative language
The drawings as well as the phrases selected are sure to bring a chuckle to kid and reader alike. When “Daddy’s car has a crack in its block,” the illustration shows the hood of the car open to reveal a broken alphabet children’s block inside. “Daddy says he won’t play cards if the steaks are too high” reveals foot-thick slabs of meat on the card table. These and others like them are fun for parents and grandparents as well as the children in their lives. Lots of pictures; very few words–the book by Fred Gwynne reminds me of his earlier book in the same vein, The King Who Rained, a book I had for sixth graders to peruse during their free time when they’d completed assignments. Many a smile and a share resulted from having that book in my classroom. This one is headed for my Little Free Library now that I have read it. I highly recommend this book.
This cartoon reminds me of my sixth grade Language Arts students, one of my favorite teaching assignments.Another great sign off from Evin.
This year (2019) finds me with 50 plus years of teaching "under my belt." I have taught all levels from pre-K "(library lady" or "book lady"--volunteer) to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled in my Advanced Writing class at the university where I have just completed 30 years. My first paying teaching job was junior high, and I spent 13 years with ages 12-13, the "difficult years." I had some of the "funnest" experiences with this age group. When I was no longer the "young, fun teacher," I taught in an elementary school setting before sixth graders went on to junior high, teaching language arts blocs, an assignment that was a "dream-fit" for me. After completing graduate school in my 40s, I went on to community college, then university teaching.
Just as teaching is "in my blood," so is a passion for reading, writing, libraries, and everything bookish.
This blog will be open to anyone who loves books, promotes literacy and wants to "come out and play."
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7 thoughts on “SATURDAY MORNINGS FOR KIDS”
We had that when my kids were little and we loved it. Sadly, it seems to be out of print — which is weird, because “The King Who Rained” and “A Chocolate Moose for Dinner” are still in print.
We had a lot of Fred Gwynne books on my shelves when I first came to Stevenson. I recently learned that Gwynne went to Harvard. He was, apparently, much more than just a Munster. I wonder what he studied.
I did not know Fred Gwynne wrote children’s books. This one sounds fun. I like things like this and books about idioms. We always have fun with Amelia Bedelia.
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We had that when my kids were little and we loved it. Sadly, it seems to be out of print — which is weird, because “The King Who Rained” and “A Chocolate Moose for Dinner” are still in print.
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Love your reviews. Have a great long weekend!
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We had a lot of Fred Gwynne books on my shelves when I first came to Stevenson. I recently learned that Gwynne went to Harvard. He was, apparently, much more than just a Munster. I wonder what he studied.
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Transylvanian History LOL
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I did not know Fred Gwynne wrote children’s books. This one sounds fun. I like things like this and books about idioms. We always have fun with Amelia Bedelia.
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I LOVE Amelia Bedielia!
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She is the best!
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