Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport facts for kids
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport (ISBN: 0-689-71383-5) is a fun children's book written by Marjorie Sharmat and illustrated by Byron Barton. It was first published in 1980. This story is all about facing your fears when you move to a new place. It shows how sometimes, what we imagine about a new home can be very different from reality.
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What is Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport About?
This book tells the story of two young boys who are both moving to a new part of the United States. Each boy is a little worried about what his new home will be like.
A Boy Moving West
One of the main characters is a young boy from New York City. His family is moving to the Western United States. Before he leaves, he has many worries about the West. He imagines that the area is full of strange things. He thinks there will be wild buffalo chasing people. He also believes that everyone there will hate baseball! But as he arrives, he quickly learns that his fears were not true. He finds that he can easily find a place to sit among the cactuses. The West is not as scary or as different as he thought.
A Boy Moving East
At the same time, another boy is moving from Texas to New York City. He also has his own worries about the big city. He has been told that New York is full of gangsters. He even heard stories about alligators living in the sewers! He also thinks the city will be cold all year round. Just like the first boy, he discovers that his fears are wrong. New York City is not filled with dangers. It is a vibrant and exciting place, very different from the scary stories he heard.
Why This Book is Special
Gila Monsters Meet You at the Airport teaches an important lesson. It shows that it's normal to feel nervous about big changes, like moving. But it also reminds us that our imaginations can sometimes make things seem scarier than they really are. The book encourages readers to be open-minded. It suggests that new places and experiences can be wonderful, even if they seem strange at first. It's a great story about overcoming worries and discovering new things.
