tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post3609596616098850905..comments2024-03-29T04:42:24.141-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: #PoetryFriday - Wings & ThingsLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-47045797097432286932018-06-12T03:41:12.548-06:002018-06-12T03:41:12.548-06:00Even though I'm not a big fan of insects, I ad...Even though I'm not a big fan of insects, I adore this book! Thank you for sharing it with us, Linda!Catherine Flynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390699128046569127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40017098959818706012018-06-10T13:52:08.400-06:002018-06-10T13:52:08.400-06:00Thank you for sharing. My daughter is really diggi...Thank you for sharing. My daughter is really digging reading poetry before bed. I will have to check this out.Rebecca Herzoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14384549967693583445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38703827161269040002018-06-10T11:05:10.822-06:002018-06-10T11:05:10.822-06:00Melissa Sweet is one of my favorites, and, near th...Melissa Sweet is one of my favorites, and, near the top of my list of "artists I hope will illustrate one of my books some day." <br /><br />I'll be writing an order card for <i>Cricket in the Thicket</i> on Monday!Diane Mayrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09767689319000732296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24465514771297770802018-06-10T10:22:05.785-06:002018-06-10T10:22:05.785-06:00It's terrific, Carol, you will love it! Thanks...It's terrific, Carol, you will love it! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-63210318289635687542018-06-10T07:24:23.395-06:002018-06-10T07:24:23.395-06:00As someone who loves the mix of poetry and science...As someone who loves the mix of poetry and science, I WANT, or maybe NEED this book. And like several other commenters, I'm a huge Melissa Sweet fan. Going to try to get it from the library so I can take a look. Thanks for introducing me to this new title!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13294455230627182656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27815520914876084392018-06-09T20:25:42.738-06:002018-06-09T20:25:42.738-06:00Thank you, Joyce, Mary Lee and Linda. I'm glad...Thank you, Joyce, Mary Lee and Linda. I'm glad you liked the review and hope you enjoy the book when you find it!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9713650867437476682018-06-08T16:27:28.441-06:002018-06-08T16:27:28.441-06:00What a beautiful book and what a treasure for one ...What a beautiful book and what a treasure for one of the special young people in my life. Thank you for such a full and positive review. This is a book I need to get.Linda Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00833034575304594924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6051346735876413082018-06-08T14:58:30.610-06:002018-06-08T14:58:30.610-06:00Ooh! I'll have to keep my eye out for this one...Ooh! I'll have to keep my eye out for this one! I love learning about insects and Melissa Sweet is an absolute favorite illustrator!Mary Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078793537148794310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69818268250175437532018-06-08T14:29:07.679-06:002018-06-08T14:29:07.679-06:00Thank you for this review. It's just what I ne...Thank you for this review. It's just what I needed. I'm collecting mentor texts for a new project. Cricket in the Thicket looks amazing. I particularly like the poem about a praying mantis as I recently wrote one.Joyce Rayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02905709719444916488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77025384357772375442018-06-08T13:57:32.300-06:002018-06-08T13:57:32.300-06:00Enjoy, JoAnn. I imagine you will love that butterf...Enjoy, JoAnn. I imagine you will love that butterfly page!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20083161605435356162018-06-08T13:57:05.417-06:002018-06-08T13:57:05.417-06:00It is a friendly introduction, Jane, even to the o...It is a friendly introduction, Jane, even to the ones we want to avoid, like ticks. Thanks, hope you enjoy it when you can!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2517311211308184642018-06-08T13:49:36.365-06:002018-06-08T13:49:36.365-06:00I meant to find this book when it first came out, ...I meant to find this book when it first came out, but it must have fallen off my list. Thanks for the reminder!JoAnn Early Mackenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09823683173219671001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48285758197133517392018-06-08T13:41:52.763-06:002018-06-08T13:41:52.763-06:00As a child I was pretty terrified of all things cr...As a child I was pretty terrified of all things creepy crawly, so sweet poems like these might have helped me gain a new appreciation for all things buggy! Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-15146467025341581242018-06-08T13:20:55.251-06:002018-06-08T13:20:55.251-06:00You're welcome, Kiesha. Thanks again for hosti...You're welcome, Kiesha. Thanks again for hosting!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72140770486173967322018-06-08T13:03:13.012-06:002018-06-08T13:03:13.012-06:00Sounds like a keeper! It looks so inviting! Thanks...Sounds like a keeper! It looks so inviting! Thanks for the detailed review, Linda.Whispers from the Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819098985292406065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-13521353009530612662018-06-08T13:02:46.935-06:002018-06-08T13:02:46.935-06:00Yep, it is! Glad to share it with you, Ruth.Yep, it is! Glad to share it with you, Ruth.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49953182552595361492018-06-08T13:02:24.723-06:002018-06-08T13:02:24.723-06:00Yes, I imagine so much can come from this wonderfu...Yes, I imagine so much can come from this wonderful book, Carol. Wishing I could have had it in my own classroom! And yes, Imi still tells about the thorax, the abdomen, the antennae, etc. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24070353046873934402018-06-08T12:18:29.149-06:002018-06-08T12:18:29.149-06:00This looks like a wonderful book!This looks like a wonderful book!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12463332371535167975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67150088294877010192018-06-08T10:58:33.837-06:002018-06-08T10:58:33.837-06:00What a great review, Linda. Your insights add to a...What a great review, Linda. Your insights add to anticipation to see the book. I love Imi's fascination with the content she learned. Carol M's word play and Melissa S's illustrations strongly add to the appeal. This is a must book for classroom investigations. Thanks for sharing. Carol Varsalonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02589714711155938528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-69150593582936688622018-06-08T10:11:41.902-06:002018-06-08T10:11:41.902-06:00Thanks, Jama. I loved learning about that beetle, ...Thanks, Jama. I loved learning about that beetle, too. Beetles, themselves, are fascinating!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-85436134654848951352018-06-08T10:10:51.833-06:002018-06-08T10:10:51.833-06:00You're welcome, Erin. It is a challenge to kee...You're welcome, Erin. It is a challenge to keep up. I'm fortunate to find many books from blogging friends and from my library! Hope you find this one, a terrific view of those insects we see but often don't really "know". Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24412801607348366722018-06-08T09:29:01.797-06:002018-06-08T09:29:01.797-06:00Loved your review, Linda!! I've been wanting t...Loved your review, Linda!! I've been wanting to see this book and it sounds both beautiful and fascinating. Love knowing about the water beetle carrying air beneath its wings! jamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07859083373087448194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59525345107562337262018-06-08T09:25:50.896-06:002018-06-08T09:25:50.896-06:00Thanks for the recommendation, Linda. I feel hopel...Thanks for the recommendation, Linda. I feel hopeless at keeping up with all the literature out there. It's fun to think about how we can shape poems to help understand the world around us. Erin Maugerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03821993150157241805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78998473660179914272018-06-08T06:23:33.990-06:002018-06-08T06:23:33.990-06:00Thanks, Irene, Imi & I are fascinated by insec...Thanks, Irene, Imi & I are fascinated by insects, so this book was a marvelous addition to our reading about them, then observing, too! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73151459947734339002018-06-08T06:22:02.461-06:002018-06-08T06:22:02.461-06:00You're welcome, Michelle. It's a 'just...You're welcome, Michelle. It's a 'just right' book for learning basics about the insects most of us have around us. Enjoy!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com