tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1077032854089671724..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Friday - Poems & AnimalsLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55777080465871778722018-10-07T18:18:39.996-06:002018-10-07T18:18:39.996-06:00Thanks Erin, Mary Lee, & JoAnn. I'm glad y...Thanks Erin, Mary Lee, & JoAnn. I'm glad you liked the poems. We shouldn't forget the old & wonderful ones for sure.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37132836289552879862018-10-07T10:55:36.801-06:002018-10-07T10:55:36.801-06:00I'm another big fan of X. J. Kennedy's wor...I'm another big fan of X. J. Kennedy's work, so I'm glad to see more of it here. I love the image of "pickles in a barrel."JoAnn Early Mackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823683173219671001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38347513680221645452018-10-07T05:47:36.078-06:002018-10-07T05:47:36.078-06:00Thanks for reminding us about these classics!Thanks for reminding us about these classics!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24486848142314915492018-10-07T04:47:45.127-06:002018-10-07T04:47:45.127-06:00These were funny little poems. I'm sure the cr...These were funny little poems. I'm sure the crocodile is quite fond of us ;)Erin Maugerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821993150157241805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27686859136010426162018-10-06T20:23:11.670-06:002018-10-06T20:23:11.670-06:00I was surprised too when I saw the other mention o...I was surprised too when I saw the other mention of a pangolin, such fun! Thanks, Kay, I'm glad you enjoyed the poems.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29924566787114628352018-10-06T17:58:50.835-06:002018-10-06T17:58:50.835-06:00These are delightful. Thanks for sharing them. And...These are delightful. Thanks for sharing them. And can you believe I've encountered a pangolin (an animal I did not know) twice today visiting Poetry Friday blogs. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77595719835833872092018-10-06T06:19:56.298-06:002018-10-06T06:19:56.298-06:00Hoping you'll be able to find some of his work...Hoping you'll be able to find some of his work, Sally. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89787340805216847132018-10-06T06:19:20.924-06:002018-10-06T06:19:20.924-06:00Thanks, Mandy, both books are worth finding!Thanks, Mandy, both books are worth finding!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-276007190824417872018-10-06T05:17:38.054-06:002018-10-06T05:17:38.054-06:00What fun! I wasn't familiar with XJ Kennedys w...What fun! I wasn't familiar with XJ Kennedys work, but want to be now! Rocs in your head indeed!Sally Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02840326270568153356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11213556913721641102018-10-05T21:31:11.767-06:002018-10-05T21:31:11.767-06:00What fun topics and how joyous it's being prin...What fun topics and how joyous it's being printed again and you can share it for all to enjoy.Mandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12082337415906808358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-21375013079200404722018-10-05T20:43:13.658-06:002018-10-05T20:43:13.658-06:00I love reading about your experience and story, Ju...I love reading about your experience and story, Julie. How delightful! It fits what I read in his poems, doesn't it? Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3321957354188333512018-10-05T20:42:19.878-06:002018-10-05T20:42:19.878-06:00I was happy to spot it, Margaret. Yes, I adore tha...I was happy to spot it, Margaret. Yes, I adore that illustration. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29471399804931722652018-10-05T20:41:47.547-06:002018-10-05T20:41:47.547-06:00Wow, you are lucky, Diane. That is wonderful to he...Wow, you are lucky, Diane. That is wonderful to hear. And I'm glad you love Knock At A Star, too. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-341379209451945042018-10-05T20:40:57.605-06:002018-10-05T20:40:57.605-06:00Yes, I love them, and the new ones, too. We are fo...Yes, I love them, and the new ones, too. We are fortunate to have them all. Thanks, Ruth.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70958358928011419602018-10-05T20:40:03.713-06:002018-10-05T20:40:03.713-06:00You're welcome, Buffy. Probably you did, and i...You're welcome, Buffy. Probably you did, and it's been around a long while. Enjoy if you can find it.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38860657652451097402018-10-05T20:39:07.522-06:002018-10-05T20:39:07.522-06:00It is that for sure, Jane.Thanks!It is that for sure, Jane.Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54106045312099551262018-10-05T20:15:01.116-06:002018-10-05T20:15:01.116-06:00Thanks, Linda - I'll look for these two books!...Thanks, Linda - I'll look for these two books! (I once heard X.J. Kennedy lecture about poetry to an audience of adults at the University of Washington. At one point he paused, threw back his head, and began to sing a song worthy of an Irish pub! Wonderful moment, and the audience loved it.)Julie https://www.blogger.com/profile/12811523890920763782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29727581780734990132018-10-05T19:32:49.976-06:002018-10-05T19:32:49.976-06:00That crocodile with the silverware in its claws an...That crocodile with the silverware in its claws and that evil smile is fabulous! What a wonderful find!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54184779175030020942018-10-05T16:55:31.410-06:002018-10-05T16:55:31.410-06:00I'm with you on Knock at a Star! I was lucky ...I'm with you on <i>Knock at a Star</i>! I was lucky enough to have my picture taken with Mr. Kennedy a few years back. He still maintains his sense of humor!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85108927101005204412018-10-05T12:12:20.638-06:002018-10-05T12:12:20.638-06:00How great! I've seen poems by X.J. Kennedy in ...How great! I've seen poems by X.J. Kennedy in anthologies. There's nothing like those old favorite books that are so fun to teach from! Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62511216139721228842018-10-05T11:47:19.332-06:002018-10-05T11:47:19.332-06:00Another book I need for my overstuffed shelves! (I...Another book I need for my overstuffed shelves! (I think I read this long ago--thanks for shining a light on it.)Buffy Silvermanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07223895917772531703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85376275726524496442018-10-05T10:56:13.427-06:002018-10-05T10:56:13.427-06:00What fun! I love poetry that sneaks a little bit o...What fun! I love poetry that sneaks a little bit of learning into the fun, with such joyous results!Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76089787185966298252018-10-05T10:44:32.711-06:002018-10-05T10:44:32.711-06:00Enjoy what you can find, Ramona. Every one I read ...Enjoy what you can find, Ramona. Every one I read of his is terrific! How fun you read it to Jack! Thanks for looking!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33280505853612472502018-10-05T10:42:27.735-06:002018-10-05T10:42:27.735-06:00So glad you liked them, Liz. Kennedy's writing...So glad you liked them, Liz. Kennedy's writing is terrific. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-39696079549906112642018-10-05T10:41:49.811-06:002018-10-05T10:41:49.811-06:00Each of his poems inspire because of their new &am...Each of his poems inspire because of their new & fun look at the animals, Donna. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com