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Mr. Coville,
I met you in 1996 at an IRA convention. I told you before your presentation that The Foolish Giant was one of my favorite read alouds for my daughter and to my primary classes. Well, 16 years later I have a granddaughter who is 2 1/2 years old. I recently read her The Foolish Gian, wondering if the story might be a bit too scary. Well, it has now become her favorite book and I watch with joy my daughter now reading about Harry to her child. Thank you for a story that touches the heart and will live on from generation to generation.
I met you in 1996 at an IRA convention. I told you before your presentation that The Foolish Giant was one of my favorite read alouds for my daughter and to my primary classes. Well, 16 years later I have a granddaughter who is 2 1/2 years old. I recently read her The Foolish Gian, wondering if the story might be a bit too scary. Well, it has now become her favorite book and I watch with joy my daughter now reading about Harry to her child. Thank you for a story that touches the heart and will live on from generation to generation.
Reply by Bruce Coville
Dear Larry -
Many thanks for this lovely message. Because The Foolish Giant was my first published book, I have an intense affection for it. And, indeed, it is still the basis for my presentation to primary schools. So knowing that you are now sharing the story with your granddaughter (I am jealous - I am still waiting for grandchildren!) thoroughly delights me. Thank you for letting me know this!
BC
Many thanks for this lovely message. Because The Foolish Giant was my first published book, I have an intense affection for it. And, indeed, it is still the basis for my presentation to primary schools. So knowing that you are now sharing the story with your granddaughter (I am jealous - I am still waiting for grandchildren!) thoroughly delights me. Thank you for letting me know this!
BC