John Hall (1)

I have been astounded at the consistent response to the message of "How To Get A Gorilla Out Of Your Bathtub". It seems to be universally recognized that the current generation of youngsters need better manners. This book takes step one in that direction - empowering children to get along better with others by using good manners. Bill Martin Jr. Picture Book Award 2009 Nominee.

It is my opinion that good children's books should be measured not by our literary grid work but rather by how show more children respond. Often we are tempted to be experts rather than observers. show less

Mickey who hears pretty well except when he can't remember what his mom told him to do embarks on a journey of imagination and discovery. Not only will children learn how their ears work but they'll also be prompted with the importance of listening. So Mickey did what we Really all want to do Just shrunk himself down Much smaller than me or you. And then he went in Right into his ear Because he wanted to know Just how his ear hears.

For those students of yours who may have trouble listening...