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The Foolish Giant was my very favorite book when I was small. I can remember exactly where it was in the children's room at the New Hanover County Public Library in Downtown Wilmington. I checked it out a lot (maybe every week) before I could even read and my sweet mom read it out loud so many times, to the point where my favorite thing to do was turn people into stone toads.
That's right. As a two year old, I most identified with the Evil Wizard and attempted to turn people into stone toads. One of our favorite family movies from this time (1984) captured me doing just that and every time I watch it I am reminded about what a gem of a book that is. My sister found me a used copy at a library sale years ago and it is still my go-to when I just need something nice to read/remember.
This is just to say: Thank you, Bruce Coville!
That's right. As a two year old, I most identified with the Evil Wizard and attempted to turn people into stone toads. One of our favorite family movies from this time (1984) captured me doing just that and every time I watch it I am reminded about what a gem of a book that is. My sister found me a used copy at a library sale years ago and it is still my go-to when I just need something nice to read/remember.
This is just to say: Thank you, Bruce Coville!
Reply by Bruce Coville
Hi, Karen -
Many thanks for this message - it put a huge smile on my face. Though the book is still out of print, I still tell the story when I'm doing school visits. I think it's delightful and hilarious that you went around turning people into stone toads as a result of reading it!
I'll be share this note with my wife, who did the art. I know she will appreciate it as well.
All best,
BC
Many thanks for this message - it put a huge smile on my face. Though the book is still out of print, I still tell the story when I'm doing school visits. I think it's delightful and hilarious that you went around turning people into stone toads as a result of reading it!
I'll be share this note with my wife, who did the art. I know she will appreciate it as well.
All best,
BC