Earrings!

I used to love this book. I couldn't remember how it ended, but I thought it there was a twist I was forgetting, and there isn't. Still, a great pick for any little kid who dreams of earrings and pierced ears.

Summary:
This is a book about a cute curly red-head little girl who is really pushing the issue of how she really desires to wear earrings. The mother and father will not let her get her ears pierced. She gives many, many, reasons why she should get them pierced and all of the people such as a lady dentist and teachers have them. The little girl even goes as far as to make a list of all the things she would do to get her ears pierced such as chores.

Personal Reaction:
LOVED IT ! Great book for those who are trying to teach a child to wait until they are older to make big decisions like altering their little bodies and not to do it just because someone else it doing it.

classroom extension:
1. Upper elementary students- How far would you go show more to get what you want. The pros and cons of being patient.
2. Feelings- going through process and not getting what you want how foes it make you feel.
3. All about me - beneficial what is and what is not.
4. Why do parent's say wait or no? Pros and Cons. show less

What's a young girl to do when her mom and her dad refuse to let her have her ears pierced? She can argue, she can beg, she can swear that -- if only they'll say yes -- she'll be nice to her little brother for one whole year. And whether or not she persuades them, she can find herself in this true and funny tale of a charmingly persistent girl determined to have what she wants and needs and loves: beautiful, glorious earrings for pierced ears.

Summary:
This contemporary realistic fiction book is the story of a little girl who cannot wait to have her ears pierced so that she can wear beautiful, glorious earrings. She tries to bargain with her parents by offering to walk the dog, be nice to her brother, clean her room, and read more books throughout the year. She knows her parents are getting tired of her asking so she promises they'll never hear it again the minute they decide she's old enough.

Personal Reaction:
I thought this story was of a silly typical little girl. I know when I was little there were plenty of times I tried bargaining with my parents just like she did, and honestly its something I still do from time to time. I think she is a brave little girl because my show more parents had to talk me into getting my ears pierced because I was too scared for that. I thought I was going to just wear clip-ons for the rest of my life.

Classroom Extension Ideas:
1. I think this book could incorporate math and survey skills and seeing how many kids in the class have their ears pierced and the ones that don't see if they want their ears pierced.
2. Somehow incorporating a lesson on how far should you go to get what you want, what's acceptable and what's not, and what things are worth going that far for.
3. This book could make for a craft project and letting the class make their own jewelry (bracelets, necklaces, shoe accessories) for themselves or gifts for others. show less

This is a good text to use in a lesson on persuasion. The girl wants earrings and her parents don't want her to have earrings. It's up to her to convince them that they would be a good idea. She doesn't succeed, but not for lack of trying.

Summary:
This story is about a girl who is really excited to get her ears pierced so she can wear earrings. She tries to get her parents to say yes by saying she will do all these extra chores. She knows her parents are sick of hearing her ask but she says she will stop as soon as they decide she is old enough.

Personal Reaction:
This story surprised me by how good it was. I was nervous that since I'm a guy that I wouldn't be able to relate but after reading it, I can always relate to begging my parents for things growing up and trying to compromise.

Classroom Extension:
1. This could be a good lesson about working hard for the things you want.
2. This is a good lesson to show how to properly display how badly you want something.

Another great book I am excited about! Excited to use this for persuasive writing in second grade. I have always loved Judith's work with Alexander, so I'm so happy to have found another one of her sassy characters!