Milo.
Milo.
Oct 13Yesterday I read the amazing Milo Armadillo to my class and something wonderful happened. When the story ended, and I closed the book, the class erupted into applause. Usually one or two clap at the end of books and sometimes it spreads, but this was different. Clearly it had moved them all.
Something about the story of Talulah, a little girl who desperately wanted a pink, fluffy, bunny rabbit and didn’t get it resonated with them. We talked a lot about what ‘disappointed’ means and they shared times when they had felt this way. To see Milo’s sadness at not fulfilling Talulah’s dreams of a pink, fluffy bunny was heartbreaking – and they got it. Her eventual transformation and their sweet reunion had them entranced.
They loved the story so much that when the tech who helps at bus time came in a few minutes early, I had them work together, using the pictures, to retell her the story. Not only did they do a wonderful job, but they used so much of the rich story language – I was blown away.
I need to see if I can find a pink, fluffy armadillo for my room. For the lessons and joy he brought us, Milo deserves to join some of our other favorite characters.
I have not heard of this story though I have read some of Jan Fearnley’s other books- she has a winter story that is excellent -sorry the title escapes me at the moment- I will have to check out this book- thanks for sharing. Good luck in finding a pink armadillo..
Regards,
Anna
Thanks Anna. Working on finding the pink armadillo or someone who is crafty enough to make me one.
They have them at the airport at DFW.
Childsown dot com will turn any children’s drawing into a stuffed toy with excellent accuracy-why not get the class to draw the character and submit the best one to them to be made up? If you can’t find one elsewhere, that is!