tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post2254071050306086567..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: It's Monday!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19686491971806263062016-05-17T08:05:06.157-06:002016-05-17T08:05:06.157-06:00Terrific, it's worth a lot!Terrific, it's worth a lot!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74896999892130150502016-05-17T07:59:07.193-06:002016-05-17T07:59:07.193-06:00Love me some Mo Willems. Now it's on my list!...Love me some Mo Willems. Now it's on my list!<br /><br />Lisalisateachrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07491297786831237914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54525585411082122772016-05-17T06:16:32.818-06:002016-05-17T06:16:32.818-06:00As I wrote to Beth above, Elisabeth, can't bel...As I wrote to Beth above, Elisabeth, can't believe I waited so long to read City of Thieves, but now I'm so glad I did. I loved it too. Enjoy those Elephant & Piggies! No matter how many times I read them, I am all smiles! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-44553422393596400262016-05-17T05:42:23.990-06:002016-05-17T05:42:23.990-06:00So glad you read and shared City of Thieves. I rea...So glad you read and shared City of Thieves. I read it years ago and absolutely loved it. I don't hold on to many books for grownups after I finish reading them because I don't really have a continued use for them, but I did hang on to that one because I just might reread it someday. My son was very excited to pull the Elephant & Piggie out of an Amazon box yesterday, even though we still haven't read the last one! Maybe tonight we'll read both. Looking forward to it, though sad not to have any more books about those two favorite characters.Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00747914394861199796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45114108347907909622016-05-16T20:43:02.082-06:002016-05-16T20:43:02.082-06:00Great to hear you liked City of Thieves, Beth. I c...Great to hear you liked City of Thieves, Beth. I can't believe I put it off so long. And yes, The Memory of Things is one that's going to be loved for a long time. Thanks. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34463765394579998672016-05-16T20:41:38.091-06:002016-05-16T20:41:38.091-06:00Enjoy, Ricki, whenever you do get to it. Thanks!Enjoy, Ricki, whenever you do get to it. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7131558326944750122016-05-16T20:18:30.085-06:002016-05-16T20:18:30.085-06:00It's been a long time since I've read City...It's been a long time since I've read City of Thieves but I remember it being really compelling. <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed The Memory of Things. Such a wonderful, heartfelt book. Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71609491074970341982016-05-16T19:55:04.543-06:002016-05-16T19:55:04.543-06:00Ahh! I fell behind on The Memory of Things because...Ahh! I fell behind on The Memory of Things because I got lost in some books I had to review. I am so glad to hear that it touched you. I am excited to get back to it!Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19266264507306835852016-05-16T19:18:18.666-06:002016-05-16T19:18:18.666-06:00I understand about the E & P books, but wonder...I understand about the E & P books, but wonder if Mo Willems has another idea to entertain us? I bet it'll be great, too. Gee's books always give genuine stories about life, Kellee. I imagine you would like them. Thanks, and happy reading to you, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13883579677383246372016-05-16T18:29:34.732-06:002016-05-16T18:29:34.732-06:00I have not read any of Gae's books, and I know...I have not read any of Gae's books, and I know I need to remedy that. <br />I don't want to read the final Elephant & Piggie book because I am so sad it is over... :( <br /><br />Happy reading this week! :) Kellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7450673232372247702016-05-16T17:38:08.051-06:002016-05-16T17:38:08.051-06:00Thanks Jana, yes, I know it's ancient history ...Thanks Jana, yes, I know it's ancient history for nearly all kids in school today. Amazing how time moves so quickly. Anna Carries Water is a nice book for younger students that brings up the need for water in so many places, and would be an connection with A Long Walk To Water. Enjoy the books!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43718472858602972952016-05-16T17:15:34.295-06:002016-05-16T17:15:34.295-06:00"The Memory of Things" looks like an awe..."The Memory of Things" looks like an awesome book. There's several good books on the topic of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Since it'll be the 15th anniversary of that horrible day, I suppose it's natural to have books that look back, reflect, and try to explain. My 4th & 5th grade students weren't around then, so it's ancient history to them. I'm looking forward to reading this book.<br /><br />I've ordered "The Thank You Book", "Annie Carries Water", "Singing Away the Dark", and the Bear & Hare books from my library. "Annie Carries Water" looks like it might be a good picture book companion to "A Long Walk to Water" by Linda Sue Park. <br /><br />Thanks for the great book suggestions. Have a great week!Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56100178925744756822016-05-16T16:09:57.080-06:002016-05-16T16:09:57.080-06:00Unbroken is long, but so good I'm zooming thro...Unbroken is long, but so good I'm zooming through it, Kay. Hope you'll get to read both!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78344820263895079592016-05-16T16:09:16.059-06:002016-05-16T16:09:16.059-06:00Thanks, Tara. Thanks, Tara. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24642348094154263522016-05-16T16:02:19.353-06:002016-05-16T16:02:19.353-06:00So many good books! I can't wait until The Mem...So many good books! I can't wait until The Memory of THings comes out. It sounds amazing. I also want to read Unbroken. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08210045352610490115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86313411534340313752016-05-16T15:35:39.773-06:002016-05-16T15:35:39.773-06:00Singing The Way to Dark - what a book, always brin...Singing The Way to Dark - what a book, always brings it back. Love the photographs of those gorgeous grands - such smiles!Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13626451110946889157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-71436502868899317942016-05-16T12:45:36.533-06:002016-05-16T12:45:36.533-06:00I have We Are In A Book here at home because I enj...I have We Are In A Book here at home because I enjoy it so much, won't let the grand-girls have that one. Waiting Is Not Easy is another, with a marvelous end I think. Singing Away The Dark is a new discovery. I enjoyed it. Yes, that day is clearly in my memory. On the way to school I heard about the first plane, & thought I'm not going to tell anyway & darken their day. By the time students started coming in, everything had changed. We sat much of the day by the radio, & one parent worked for the newspaper & we were able to get news from him too. Parents came & sat with us. We talked about how comfort can happen even in tragedy. Thanks for sharing, Jane.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80066959572383122822016-05-16T12:40:17.135-06:002016-05-16T12:40:17.135-06:00It is so well written, Jane. I hope you like it. T...It is so well written, Jane. I hope you like it. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11220561909301561712016-05-16T11:12:40.583-06:002016-05-16T11:12:40.583-06:00I'm looking forward to the Thank You book and ...I'm looking forward to the Thank You book and sharing it with my granddaughter, whose favorite E&P is _Should I Share My Ice Cream?_. My fave is _We Are In a Book!_ :) I really want to see _Singing Away the Dark_. Our winters are dark and cold, and I think a lot of children would be comforted by this book. _The Memory of Things_ sounds interesting to me because I do remember that day vividly, as I'm sure you do. But what is it like for those who don't? Thanks for another great list, Linda!Jane Heitman Healyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03584630141388764779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11040685628257567292016-05-16T10:20:21.766-06:002016-05-16T10:20:21.766-06:00I was 18 when 9/11 happened and remember it all so...I was 18 when 9/11 happened and remember it all so clearly, so I'm fascinated by the Memory of Things and really want to pick it up!Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-14457984230775275932016-05-16T10:03:42.157-06:002016-05-16T10:03:42.157-06:00And me from you, Ramona. It was harsh, happy and i...And me from you, Ramona. It was harsh, happy and intense, but I did love City of Thieves, and I too found it in a stack on the shelves. Too many books? Singing Away The Dark is a sweet one, will like sharing it with the grand-girls. Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20788770916882030852016-05-16T09:49:15.971-06:002016-05-16T09:49:15.971-06:00I'll be watching for Gae Polisner's book t...I'll be watching for Gae Polisner's book this fall. I think City of Thieves is on my bookshelves somewhere, unread. I'll need to look for it. Requesting Singing Away the Dark now. I do love getting so many good book recommendations from you.Ramonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929914252480696798noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-54151083255033097072016-05-16T08:25:46.823-06:002016-05-16T08:25:46.823-06:00I'm sure I haven't read them all, and need...I'm sure I haven't read them all, and need to be deliberate about the list, see what the granddaughters have that I haven't seen. Re-reading isn't so bad either. Thanks, Michele.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-43865246856570227952016-05-16T08:24:48.676-06:002016-05-16T08:24:48.676-06:00How wonderful for those kindergarteners, Kathy. Th...How wonderful for those kindergarteners, Kathy. The E & P books are very special! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74761860887780605772016-05-16T07:38:36.602-06:002016-05-16T07:38:36.602-06:00I love Julie Morstad's illustrations too!
I al...I love Julie Morstad's illustrations too!<br />I almost didn't want to start reading The Thank You book because then it would be done :( But I actually have quite a few Elephant and Piggie books to catch up with, so I'm not really saying good bye yet!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.com