tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post5218173763555836873..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Good Words Mean Good Reads!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10277735662401291512012-07-07T19:35:48.325-06:002012-07-07T19:35:48.325-06:00Hi Linda, I haven't done much reading (and vis...Hi Linda, I haven't done much reading (and visiting of blogs, oh dear me) lately as we are constantly on the go. And I haven't had the time to really sit down and read much less visit a few of my favorite friends online (truly sorry about this). I did manage to finish Neil Gaiman's Neverwhere though, and I'm currently reading Dead Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan. <br /><br />I have a collection of Ramona Quimby titles, but I haven't gotten around to reading through them yet. I love Beverly Cleary's Strider though and Dear Mr Henshaw so I am more than certain I'd love Ramona as well. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56479420169825479542012-06-27T18:52:07.713-06:002012-06-27T18:52:07.713-06:00I enjoyed this first one very much & will look...I enjoyed this first one very much & will look for more, Katya. Glad to know about the age, too! I still haven't read Marty McGuire-another on my list!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34023217185759529302012-06-27T18:43:49.847-06:002012-06-27T18:43:49.847-06:00My youngest (8) loves the Ivy and Bean books... he...My youngest (8) loves the Ivy and Bean books... he's reread the two he owns over and over and over. <br />Marty McGuire is another favorite of his.Katyahttp://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books-and-media/a-debate-over-the-limits-of-representation/article1374463/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3435458496368639662012-06-26T07:33:51.358-06:002012-06-26T07:33:51.358-06:00Yes, she is great! Thanks, Maria.Yes, she is great! Thanks, Maria.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23800913859629353482012-06-26T06:32:04.961-06:002012-06-26T06:32:04.961-06:00I need to go back to Ramona. I remember adoring he...I need to go back to Ramona. I remember adoring her!maria.selkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052847577940056985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47068202172550202952012-06-25T22:59:01.378-06:002012-06-25T22:59:01.378-06:00Hi! Someone else mentioned those two. I am espec...Hi! Someone else mentioned those two. I am especially excited about Clementine, didn't know that Rylant wrote series books. Thanks for the additional word about Bink & Gollie too. They sound good.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56132882511348460202012-06-25T22:41:26.514-06:002012-06-25T22:41:26.514-06:00If you liked Ivy and Bean and Ramona, you should d...If you liked Ivy and Bean and Ramona, you should definitely check out Clementine, if you haven't done that tries yet! I love her! Also Bink and Gollie- much shorter but a delightful friend series.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43099790079719355212012-06-25T21:09:09.988-06:002012-06-25T21:09:09.988-06:00Thanks Betsy. I imagine I'll talk about it so...Thanks Betsy. I imagine I'll talk about it somehow.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48518592424746964692012-06-25T21:08:46.155-06:002012-06-25T21:08:46.155-06:00Isn't it great that those books are still good...Isn't it great that those books are still good. They are somewhat narrow in cultural things perhaps, but one just needs to find a variety of books to share with students, including Beverly Cleary.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78760397976865310072012-06-25T21:07:30.686-06:002012-06-25T21:07:30.686-06:00I've been gone all afternoon into the evening,...I've been gone all afternoon into the evening, so will come visit you now. Thanks for the response about the books. I think I'll have time to do the review on Thursday.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39643459182339969102012-06-25T19:41:51.771-06:002012-06-25T19:41:51.771-06:00This all looks great Linda. I will be anxious to h...This all looks great Linda. I will be anxious to hear about Penny Kittle's book; I find her to be quite inspiring.Betsy Hubbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10492340502962987362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71185968196012184422012-06-25T18:38:48.151-06:002012-06-25T18:38:48.151-06:00I love that Beverly Cleary withstands the test of ...I love that Beverly Cleary withstands the test of time. Says something about her stories, that I remember them so fondly and they are STILL well-loved by students today. I'm also an Ivy & Bean fan :)Mariahttp://novalibrarymom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45892613717290265132012-06-25T17:43:08.566-06:002012-06-25T17:43:08.566-06:00Awww...Ivy & Bean and Ramona all in one week! ...Awww...Ivy & Bean and Ramona all in one week! They're booth books/series I adore! I'm eager to read your full review of The Letter Q. I've been seeing it around a lot but haven't read much on the specifics of what people think. <br /><br />Have a fabulous reading week and if you get a chance stop by <a href="http://www.theresabook.com/2012/06/its-monday-what-are-you-reading-57/" rel="nofollow">There's A Book</a> to see what I'm up to as well. :)The1stdaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701783270303914306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29664197139239030472012-06-25T16:18:14.584-06:002012-06-25T16:18:14.584-06:00I get to do a giveaway with my review! Look for i...I get to do a giveaway with my review! Look for it, Stacey. It's really great.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-16852342008732857362012-06-25T16:06:55.573-06:002012-06-25T16:06:55.573-06:00The Letter Q is a book that needs to be in more bo...The Letter Q is a book that needs to be in more bookshelves!Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71593864660673288952012-06-25T15:41:01.778-06:002012-06-25T15:41:01.778-06:00I had happy moments reading them with my daughter ...I had happy moments reading them with my daughter & am looking forward to sharing with my granddaughters too. How great that you've already purchased a copy for your little one.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25161807443240857852012-06-25T15:39:52.001-06:002012-06-25T15:39:52.001-06:00Thank you too. I think I'll enjoy the Penny K...Thank you too. I think I'll enjoy the Penny Kittle. It's important to me that I write with students so I thought she might have more to say about it. I'm looking forward to Hound Dog True.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27484231213289372112012-06-25T15:38:38.653-06:002012-06-25T15:38:38.653-06:00I only listen when I'm in the car, Kathryn. I...I only listen when I'm in the car, Kathryn. I'm out every day going somewhere so I just keep the disc in all the time. I don't listen at home, then is when I'm reading books, etc. Thanks for asking!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31651301179426705732012-06-25T15:22:16.832-06:002012-06-25T15:22:16.832-06:00Thanks for sharing, Linda! I am looking forward to...Thanks for sharing, Linda! I am looking forward to checking out Ivy & Bean. I already purchased a hardcover copy of Ramona for my daughter, who is still learning to walk! Hopefully she'll love Ramona and Beezus just as much I did growing up. Beverly Cleary books helped me foster a love for reading.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12036205610335540782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73486443189286908802012-06-25T15:01:10.193-06:002012-06-25T15:01:10.193-06:00Write Beside Them sounds intriguing. I loved Hound...Write Beside Them sounds intriguing. I loved Hound Dog True. I think you will enjoy it. Thanks!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76288556773362423692012-06-25T14:21:23.432-06:002012-06-25T14:21:23.432-06:00A nice selection of books Linda. How do you find t...A nice selection of books Linda. How do you find time to listen to the audio, do you do something else while you listen?<br />KathrynKathryn Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08581790816548017087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-10146766983470530572012-06-25T09:11:09.875-06:002012-06-25T09:11:09.875-06:00I'm sure she will. I can't wait till Ingr...I'm sure she will. I can't wait till Ingrid gets older so I can share them with her. Thanks Deb!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88884263936776548942012-06-25T09:10:32.849-06:002012-06-25T09:10:32.849-06:00As you can see, loved the Ramona book! The Letter...As you can see, loved the Ramona book! The Letter Q only had a few words that some might object to, but otherwise, it was solid, loving support for the struggling adolescent, early or later. Hope you enjoy it, Tara.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78391034803027930592012-06-25T09:06:08.733-06:002012-06-25T09:06:08.733-06:00Love that you shared these, Linda. My oldest grand...Love that you shared these, Linda. My oldest granddaughter is 7 (and a half, as she always tells me). I forgot about Ramona--bet she will love these!Deb Dayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00861392500601183208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72068015412463424712012-06-25T08:40:54.597-06:002012-06-25T08:40:54.597-06:00Oh Ramona! Still so fresh and fun to read after al...Oh Ramona! Still so fresh and fun to read after all these years - now that's a classic in the truest sense! I'm also glad that you posted about The Letter Q - this is a tricky one in middle school because of all the issues with boundaries and so on. But, presented to the right kid at the right moment, this will be a gift of sorts. I'm putting it on my Amazon list, which has been helped some by those wonderful (and SO thoughtful) end of school year gifts. Hope all goes well, Linda...I see that you are busier than ever!Tarahttp://tmsteach.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com