Brod Bagert

This is a very fun book for introducing young children to poetry. The poems are broad in the scope of topics covered, but I would describe them all as "exuberant". Each poem is very fun and uses enthusiastic language. The poem, "The Library Cheer" would be an excellent poster for the library, or a great poem to read to younger elementary school students on the first day of school. I also liked the poem, "No Fear", which is a fun poem about dinosaurs and ends with the clause, "Dinosaurs I show more will not fear/ Because they are no longer here". I think this could be a fun way to start a unit on dinosaurs, and I also like that it reassures kids that dinosaurs are not something to be afraid of - I know that a lot of younger readers (like my niece) are afraid of dinosaurs. My favorite poem is "Teddy Bear", which is about someone who is very attached to his Teddy - the last line is "I have just one more thing to add/ I wrote this poem about my dad". show less

Giant Children is a hilarious book of poems about school aged children. The poems include topics about class pets, stage fright during a school play, stinky boys and boogers. The simple rhymes written by Brod Bagert along with the humorous illustrations by Tedd Arnold combine to create an engaging romp through common childhood experiences. This is a frequently requested book of poetry in my elementary school library. I highly recommend!

I had just read this book because Brod lives down the street from me, and I thought of it when we the class read My Name is Mina. Brod's powerful depiction of middle school girls and boys is so believable. He humorously captures the cares and quandaries that plague youths in puberty.

Let kids read these poems aloud. Enjoy the laughs. Bridget the generation gap. Repeat.

Giant Children is a collection of witty, rhyming poems. The subjects are very relatable and kid friendly, including stinky diapers, boogers, and letters to the tooth fairy. The illustrations have Tedd Arnold's signature look of big googly eyes and scribble texture. The fun cartoon feel of the illustrations enhances the sarcastic humor of the poetry.