Hippies

Pookus recently finished a month-long book project wherein each student developed a short story, illustrated it, and then pasted it all together into a blank book. They had an author’s tea where each student read their book aloud to assembled parents and classmates. I know I’m bragging when I say Pookus’ book drew a healthy amount of appreciative laughter, both for story and illustrations.

Her book was entitled The Carnivorous Bear-Eating Frog, a humorous little tome about a mysterious creature that attempts to lure a cute little bear into a lake to be eaten. Fortunately, the bear overpowers the frog, promptly dispatches the amphibian and hauls him home for dinner. Bear invites everyone he knows to share the feast, laughter abounds, the end.

Pookus brought her creation home today and with it came a grading rubric. She received an A-, and the written comments indicated that points were removed for – are you ready for this? – “Random violence”. Because… self-defense is random violence? Are you KIDDING me?