Willy the Wimp (Willy the Chimp)

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It’s perfect for junior primary classes, and a wonderful introduction to the world of character creation for budding young writers. I think he would have really liked it because that’s the way he was. He was flashy, and he believed in style”

a b c (March 19, 1984). Chicago Gambler Buried In Cadillac-Style Coffin. Jet. Retrieved May 30, 2013. Willy the Wimp” is a humorous story written by Anthony Browne, which will appeal to all children due to its wittiness and hidden meaning behind the story. I like the colourful illustrations in the book, but I found them quite stereotypical in the clothes that Willy and the gang were wearing. I think it is a positive example of how you can increase your confidence and become happy with yourself. It is up to you to make the changes, to get fitter and feel happier in your own skin.a b Associated Press (November 19, 1986). Diamond-studded lifestyle may have been downfall of Chicago drug dealer. The Lakeland Ledger. Retrieved May 30, 2013. In 1976 I produced Through the Magic Mirror,a strange kind of book in which I painted many of the pictures before I wrote the story. I followed this with A Walk in the Park,a story I was to revisit 20 years later with Voices in the Park. Willy faces challenges often related to his nature, and learns how to respond to these challenges. This story invites children to reflect on Willy's choices and learn how to make similar positive changes in their own life to help them overcome their own challenges. The illustrations in this book are good and funny and show the story well. Some of the illustrations do look a bit silly though such as the gorillas, who are body building. They look so silly that it made me laugh.

United Press International (November 19, 1986). Reputed drug kingpin slain; South Side Chicago dealer may be to blame, police say. The Milwaukee Journal. Retrieved May 30, 2013. This Willy the Wimp activity worksheet will help your students to engage with and respond to the famous children’s story by Anthony Browne. They’re tasked with creating their own characters based on what they’ve learned from their reading.This Willy the Wimp Activity has been made with Australian educators in mind. It’ll save you time on lesson planning while making sure you’re following the curriculum. Because of this, Twinkl literature response activities relate to the following Australian Curriculum content descriptions: When interviewed about the funeral Flukey advised “He (Wimp) had a brand new Cadillac every year for the past eight years or so… Furthermore, one year I was in debt and he sold his Cadillac to help me out, so I owed him one”. Willie the Wimp’s mother Jean added

When he was a boy, he wanted a real trumpet for his birthday, but he got a toy plastic one instead. He says his book, Gorilla, was partly based on that experience.Associated Press (November 19, 1986). Reputed Chicago Drug Kingpin Slain in His Car. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 30, 2013. Wattley, Philip; Sullivan, Paul; O'Brien, John; Baumann, Edward (November 19, 1986). Drug King Stokes Killed In Ambush. Chicago Tribune. Retrieved May 30, 2013. He was once asked to present a programme on children’s books, in a cage with some gorillas - but one gorilla bit him badly on the leg. It didn’t put him off them, but, he says “you wouldn’t catch me going into a cage with one again!” November 19, 1986). Flashy funeral is certain for drug kingpin. Spokane Chronicle. Retrieved May 30, 2013. This resource supports young students in creating a story based on one that is familiar, by providing a base structure for them to elaborate on. Perfect for junior primary classes, this activity is sure to engage and excite children's learning of literature. What is the book 'Willy the Wimp' about?