![]() ![]() That lesson can be used to encourage students in a classroom to follow their dreams. The greatest lesson I gained from reading this is that anyone can achieve anything they desire if they put their minds to it. I especially loved the depiction of simple, "down home" farmers. It is considered a classic, and it is a quick, easy read. ![]() "Babe: The Gallant Pig" by Dick King-Smith is a wonderful read-aloud or individual read for middle elementary students. I recommend this hearty book to anyone additionally, without this volume it is doubtful that we ever would have experienced the movie, "Babe". Babe shirks this tendency, however, and shows that if one is willing to view with fresh eyes the others around them, good things can happen. These are valid points, to be sure, but what I take from it more is that people ("personified" in the form of Babe's mum, the sheep dog Fly) have a natural tendency to sort those around them based on prejudiced opinion, and not based on really knowing the people and making assessments on the quality of their personal character. Many will primarily take from this situation the reinforced lesson of "It's easier to attract flies with honey than vinegar", and note that it is Babe's exceedingly polite treatment of the sheep that ultimately garners success. He doesn't accept that sheep are "stupid" and unworthy of addressing as equals based on what he has been told all his life by the sheepdogs he senses that sheep are most certainly NOT mentally deficient, and he will not treat them as if they are no more than underlings to be pushed around. This is one of those Dick King-Smith books that show very well his strong potential as a writer, nearly perfect as a blend of sensitivity and fun in coming up with a starkly imaginative, thrillingly unique tale that is really not like anything that the reader will have previously seen.īabe encapsulates the most saliently positive qualities of kids themselves, which will do nicely in commending this story to young readers. I would really enjoy reading this book to children in year 2 to upper key stage two as I think it is a very important story with themes that are important for all children. Furthermore the characters are excellently described and relatable. King-Smith has written some brilliant dialogue within the book that really helps bring the story to life. Furthermore the way in which Babe treats the sheep shows that he does not judge others by their appearances. This shows children that we cannot base ideas on people by appearances only. Fly’s assumption that all non canine animals are stupid is quickly disproven once she met Babe. The story deals with a lot of issues that are appropriate to a primary audience. Babe’s journey throughout the book is very enjoyable as the reader wills him on to succeed. ![]() Babe then goes about copying Fly’s mannerisms and he is determined to become a sheep pig. Hogget but miraculously Babe escaped! Babe was then adopted by Fly, the sheepdog on the farm. Originally Babe was going to be fattened up by Mrs. Hogget winning a pig at the fair by correctly guessing the pig’s weight. When I was in primary school Babe was the biggest blockbuster film and was extremely popular! I remember our teacher telling us that the film was based on a book and when I read the book that I enjoyed it even more! I was delighted therefore to have the opportunity to revisit one of my favourite childhood stories.
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