I'm Growing!

Author/Illustrator: Aliki

About the Author:

Aliki has written both fiction and non-fiction children's books. She writes based on her experiences or her desire to find out about the topic.

Genre: Life Skills
Grade Level: K-2

Synopsis:
This book describes what it's like when a young child is growing.  It tells about what happens to your body when you grow and also what happens inside your body when your growing.  

Pre Reading Activity:

Have the students discuss what they believe happens when you grow. Make a list on the board so they can see it while they are reading the story.

Post Reading Activity:

Before reading the book have the students bring in a picture from when they are younger and take a picture of them now.  After reading the story have the students write a sentence or two about the differences from then and now and paste the picture on that sheet.

Reflection:

This book is a good book for young children because it easily explains what it's like to grow.  I think that this would help kids to get excited to get bigger and stronger and teach them how important it is to take care of your body as it is growing.  The pictures in this book help to get the message across for any students that may have trouble reading the words.