Author: Anna Dewdney
Genre: Picture Book
Grumpy Gloria is about a dog whose owner gets a new doll. Gloria thinks that she has been abandoned so she is grumpy. Her owners try and figure out what is wrong with her. They try and do various things like taking her on a jog and giving her a bath. They finally try and give Gloria a ride in the little boys bike. The boy goes too fast and crashes into the little girl pushing her baby in the carriage. Every body flies everywhere and Gloria lands in the carriage instead of the baby. Gloria is finally happy. The last picture was of the little girl, Gloria and the doll all hugging.
This book was really cute. I think it would be perfect for a lesson on feelings. It is an emotion that people often confuse with being mad. I also think it is a good book for children who are getting a younger sister or brother. It shows that just because someone knew is coming in, doesn't mean you are going to be forgotten about. This book used a lot of onomatopoeias and rhyming words.
"Squeaky? Squawky? Jumpy? Jabby?
Gloria was feeling crabby."
Also, they used various words for "grumpy" like "foul" and "crabby". This shows that there are other words with the same meaning. This book can be used in various ways in the classroom. I really enjoyed it!
Grumpy gloria sounds like a wonderful book. The way that the words work together seems to me that it was a fun read also. Sounds like a great addition to any classroom library.
ReplyDeleteI agree, Grumpy Gloria would be good for students who are getting younger siblings and are learning how to cope with it. I think it would be best for a kindergarten or first grade classroom. The jargon is also really cool.
ReplyDeleteThis is a good book for kids who have a dog at home and like animals. Young kids especially may share in Gloria's troubles as their parents may be having a new baby, or they could encounter this in their own lives, as their best friend may find a new best friend. It can help them to see that just because there is somebody new involved, it doesn't mean they have to feel replaced. There is a way we can all get along.
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