A Ball - Kids' Poems and Stories With Michael Rosen

The transcript explores the speaker's reflection on humor and personal change. It questions whether they used to find simple things like a ball bouncing funny, similar to Laura, and why their reaction might have changed over time.

What does the speaker initially express about their feelings towards something they used to find amusing?

• They never found it amusing.

• They no longer find it amusing.

• They find it even more amusing now.

• They still find it amusing.

Who does the speaker compare themselves to when reflecting on their past?

• A friend

• Their teacher

• Laura

• Their sibling

What is the speaker curious about regarding their past reactions?

• Why they laughed at serious matters

• Why they never laughed

• Why they stopped laughing at simple things

• Why they laughed at complex jokes

What does the speaker wonder about their past behavior?

• If they used to be very serious

• If they used to be very quiet

• If they used to laugh at a bouncing ball

• If they used to cry a lot

What is the main theme of the speaker's reflection?

• The value of friendship

• The importance of education

• The simplicity of childhood joys

• The complexity of adult life