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Tomie dePaola is a very quirky book about a boy and his grandfather. I
happened to read this book in class last week and loved it! This book does have
some shocking elements to it such as chicken heads and meat grinders, but it
was very enjoyable and had a very funny ending.
Now this
book may not be the best book for every student in your class. Just within the
small reading groups we were placed, we had very
different opinions about the story. However, I can see young boys who
like gross things or students who have a strong connection with their grandparents
enjoying this book. It may be the perfect book to spark your students' interest
in reading. I highly suggest you check out this book, or some of Tomie
dePaola's other books, to get a little more variety in your class!
About
the Author:
Tomie dePaola
has been writing children's books for over 40 years and has written hundreds of
books. He does a lot of his own illustrations for his stories and, since he
began publishing in 1965, he has won multiple awards for his books.
For more
information about the author, please check out his website at:
And to
watch interviews with Tomie dePaola, visit:
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