tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post1736315500441932299..comments2024-03-18T20:52:31.671-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: April - Poetry - Other Words TooLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11453720734826505302015-04-04T04:55:54.463-06:002015-04-04T04:55:54.463-06:00Thanks, Myra. It's a book I'm so glad to h...Thanks, Myra. It's a book I'm so glad to have found. I hope you enjoy it, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-60328618477703406512015-04-04T01:00:03.122-06:002015-04-04T01:00:03.122-06:00Now this sounds like a truly beautiful and inspiri...Now this sounds like a truly beautiful and inspiring story that tackles a very difficult topic. Just my kind of reading material. Will have to find this one soonest!GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6138967232341509302015-04-01T21:00:05.962-06:002015-04-01T21:00:05.962-06:00Thanks, Cathy, just headed over to see what you sh...Thanks, Cathy, just headed over to see what you shared today. Paint helped this man's world according to the story!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65852498235378848682015-04-01T20:59:16.978-06:002015-04-01T20:59:16.978-06:00I'm still reading picture books to my middle s...I'm still reading picture books to my middle school gifted kids, just read them Red last week & they loved it, brought so much conversation because of it. What a shame. I actually believe that some PBs coming out are not for the younger ones! Thanks Michele. Hope you get to see this book sometime.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3089291719078852502015-04-01T20:44:18.641-06:002015-04-01T20:44:18.641-06:00"Paint could change the world." I just ..."Paint could change the world." I just love that! Imagine if paint, or pens, could change the world. I believe that might just be true. Looking forward to your poetry journey.<br /><br />CathyCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-81061590100514721092015-04-01T19:50:24.477-06:002015-04-01T19:50:24.477-06:00I was in a conversation about picture books today ...I was in a conversation about picture books today and how they are appropriate for older kids too - my daughter's teacher told her 4th grade class they shouldn't be reading PB anymore... This book is a great example for content - it definitely has a place in a high school class! It's all in what you do with the PB that counts... Thanks for sharing the title!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69539205289642708842015-04-01T18:59:47.282-06:002015-04-01T18:59:47.282-06:00Thanks Carol-it is a wonderful book, to know the s...Thanks Carol-it is a wonderful book, to know the story & to see those illustrations. You can also research him online!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86975089560715082962015-04-01T18:58:59.323-06:002015-04-01T18:58:59.323-06:00Thanks Holly. Hope you're going to write some ...Thanks Holly. Hope you're going to write some poetry with us too this month.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25712113097835537602015-04-01T17:58:05.377-06:002015-04-01T17:58:05.377-06:00This book sounds like one I need to own and also s...This book sounds like one I need to own and also share with our second grade team, who has just finished a unit on advocacy. It sounds perfect! And I love that you paired it with an original poem! Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57696878856463496802015-04-01T17:57:14.239-06:002015-04-01T17:57:14.239-06:00The book looks great, and what a great way to resp...The book looks great, and what a great way to respond to it. I may try this out when I get back to linking up to Nonfiction Wed!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-18301294149128037192015-04-01T17:22:02.167-06:002015-04-01T17:22:02.167-06:00You're welcome, Liz. Because I do review on We...You're welcome, Liz. Because I do review on Wednesdays, this book turned out to be quite an inspiration for beginning April poetry, too.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89290544738483826812015-04-01T16:23:12.728-06:002015-04-01T16:23:12.728-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this book and your r...Thank you so much for sharing this book and your response to it. I love the idea of writing poetry in response to a picture book. Liz Steinglasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14614059299412727544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-31396173995694136142015-04-01T16:07:39.882-06:002015-04-01T16:07:39.882-06:00I agree, Margaret, this is going to be fun to gath...I agree, Margaret, this is going to be fun to gather and support each other. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41677356958695906582015-04-01T16:07:01.913-06:002015-04-01T16:07:01.913-06:00It is a delightful & inspiring story, too, Lee...It is a delightful & inspiring story, too, Lee Ann. Hope you & your mom will find it good as well. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41280277864443641652015-04-01T12:48:59.001-06:002015-04-01T12:48:59.001-06:00"Paint can change the world" one brush s..."Paint can change the world" one brush stroke at a time. So can poetry. Love your response poem. I am excited about our shared poetry project this month. More ways to support and connect and grow our community. Spread the love!Margaret Simonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04434866104385187658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86631563428590515692015-04-01T12:46:01.601-06:002015-04-01T12:46:01.601-06:00Oh that sounds like a delightful book! I am going ...Oh that sounds like a delightful book! I am going to have to look for it for my Mom (and me ). Mom grew up in Detroit and the Institute of Art was her refuge. Thank you again, Linda for sharing such good titles. (Amazon only has 1 left!)Lee Ann Spillanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04650009312001849617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26216773278006832662015-04-01T09:39:01.359-06:002015-04-01T09:39:01.359-06:00You're welcome, & there's more to add!...You're welcome, & there's more to add!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-79108641253356592582015-04-01T09:17:25.521-06:002015-04-01T09:17:25.521-06:00So many wonderful resources Linda! Thank you for s...So many wonderful resources Linda! Thank you for sharing these.Julieannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08876141420632207823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77411597647263277782015-04-01T08:37:31.833-06:002015-04-01T08:37:31.833-06:00Yes, there is a lot going on, Leigh Anne. Thanks f...Yes, there is a lot going on, Leigh Anne. Thanks for telling me about your book, too. I haven't read it, will look for it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13984943581521021852015-04-01T08:36:43.407-06:002015-04-01T08:36:43.407-06:00The illustrations are marvelous collages, too, whi...The illustrations are marvelous collages, too, which I didn't mention, Carrie. It's worth taking a look! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64532309740403093112015-04-01T08:36:02.454-06:002015-04-01T08:36:02.454-06:00I'll look Donna, glad you will join the group!...I'll look Donna, glad you will join the group! Yes, it's going to be a widespread group to keep track of, I agree. Will try!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84521853455547402152015-04-01T08:17:49.067-06:002015-04-01T08:17:49.067-06:00I love how you used poetry to accompany the book. ...I love how you used poetry to accompany the book. I will need to find this one and compare it The Junction of Sunshine and Lucky. The character is that book used folk art to clean up the town, but it wasn't accepted. These could be great companion titles. Thanks for the links too. So much to keep track of this month.Leigh Anne Eckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03558611848583070310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54822884207626112672015-04-01T08:12:21.325-06:002015-04-01T08:12:21.325-06:00Wow, this is such an interesting title. Can't ...Wow, this is such an interesting title. Can't wait to find it. Marking it as TBR and the search is on!Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49503508678845807442015-04-01T07:54:34.290-06:002015-04-01T07:54:34.290-06:00How am I going to keep my head on straight this mo...How am I going to keep my head on straight this month? There is so much to do and so many blogs to read! The book you reviewed looks very interesting. I need another day at the children and YA sections of the public library!<br />Now to check out Laura's clothing... already checked in on how Mary Lee was feeling!<br />Oh, and I think I did my linking to #digipoetry right. Let me know if it's not there, okay?Donna Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13738281869266957726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11666076961040941542015-04-01T07:46:36.023-06:002015-04-01T07:46:36.023-06:00Thanks Michelle. Someone shared the book on their ...Thanks Michelle. Someone shared the book on their blog so I got it at the library. I think I'm going to use it with my students for an art project. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com