How tall would you like to be?
One day, I want to be 6-feet, 1-inch tall. I want to be 6’ 1” because that is how tall Rafael Nadal is. He is the most famous tennis player in the world. I would like to be as good a tennis player as him. I would like to be famous. Alexander Kalaganis,
Grade 4, Souvenir Elementary School
I would hope to be as tall as my mom. She is 5’8”. I would want to be this tall because this is an average height for a woman. Dimitra Bertachas,
Grade 4, Souvenir Elementary School
I am taller than my cousin and sister, but I’m not taller than my classmates. It does not really matter. What matters is what’s on the inside, not the outside. It does not mean anything if you are short or tall, just be yourself. Georgia Pappas,
Grade 4, Souvenir Elementary School
People say I’m very tall for my age, but I feel I’m just the right height. I’m happy I’m not too tall or too short. I am happy just the way I am.
Like my grandfather says, kids are just the right height as long as their feet can touch the ground! Jackie Kunin,
Grade 4, Merton School
I want to be as tall as the Empire State Building because I can rule the world and I can have every mountain and valley. Zachary Roberston,
Grade 2, Elizabeth Ballanytne School
I hope to be as tall as my dad. I want to be as tall as him because I never saw the ground from high up. I want to see the ground from high up. Maryam Mughal,
Grade 2, Elizabeth Ballanytne School
I’m almost the smallest girl in my class and when I’m older, I hope I’m going to be at least taller than an elf because now elves are really taller than me. The only good thing about being small is that you can find small places to hide in. Not even a leprechaun could find me! Madison Jennifer Fuller,
Grade 4, Centennial Park School
I am 4 feet and 1 inch tall. I would like to be as tall as my father. My mother says I will be. Zeya D’Alto,
Grade 2, Nesbitt School
When I grow up, I want to be a healthy size. It doesn’t matter what size I am, as long as it’s a healthy one, but I still don’t want to be the shortest person in the world or the tallest! Clara Guedes,
Grade 5, Michelangelo International
If I could choose a height, it would be 5 feet 7 inches. I would want to be that height because it’s just above average, and I like to be higher the average! Daniela Cuzzocrea,
Grade 6, Michelangelo International
I want to be as tall as my dad so that I can be just like him and he can teach me to play soccer. Bryan Bell,
Grade 1, Saint Raphael School
“When I grow up, I hope to be medium sized — not too tall, not too short. Being too tall or too short has pros and cons. For medium, everything is good! Katerina Tzevelekos,
Grade 6, Gardenview elementary school
Right now, I am 50.5 inches tall. When I’m older, I want to be taller than my sister so that I can get things that she can’t reach. Can Harty,
Grade 1, Roslyn School