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Gerald McBoing Boing February 27, 2009

Posted by jcarlson in : Picture Books , trackback

This is one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books because it shows that it’s okay to be different.  More than 50 years ago, Dr. Seuss wrote a story about a boy who spoke in sound effects, not words.   It was made into a cartoon which won an Academy Award in 1951.  In 2000,  the book Gerald McBoing Boing was published. 

Yes, Gerald cannot speak words.  He makes noises instead.  Boom!  Bang!  Clop, clop!  Clang!  Sadly, Gerald doesn’t have any friends and decides to run away.  Before he has a chance to escape, the owner of a radio station discovers him and hires him as a sound effects specialist.  Gerald is happy because someone appreciates his unique talent.

March 2nd is Dr. Seuss’s birthday.  Why don’t you celebrate it by reading one of his books?

~Mrs. Carlson~

Comments»

1. ben - March 4, 2009

Funnny super funnny

2. Taylor D. - March 5, 2009

I think that would be a great book to read during Dr. Suess’s birthday along with many other books!:)

3. Mrs. Sanelli - March 11, 2009

I have never heard of this book before and I teach my students about sound words to help them develop leads. This might be an excellent book to read for this lesson. Thanks for the idea.

4. devon f - March 12, 2009

i like this book becase dr sess is my favorite kid series

love devon f

5. Anonymous - March 16, 2009

i saw the cartoon for the book. it was very funny!

6. Aren - 5th Grade - August 31, 2009

I’ve never read this book, but it looks funny, It will probally be easy for me to read, but I’ll still try!

7. Anonymous - September 2, 2009

hey my cousin read this i wasn’t that interested but i do not know i might read it again with him he loves the book i am sure he will not mind!