tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post4211476087527592678..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Poetry Love & Picture Books TooLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4103247240409577882013-04-08T22:34:17.976-06:002013-04-08T22:34:17.976-06:00You're welcome, Cathy. I think it will be a g...You're welcome, Cathy. I think it will be a good week!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-73542479053579047192013-04-08T21:10:06.577-06:002013-04-08T21:10:06.577-06:00I can't wait to read these titles! Looks like...I can't wait to read these titles! Looks like you have a great week of reading ahead. Thank, Linda.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08233792477358685156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88386609062237560392013-04-08T21:08:31.634-06:002013-04-08T21:08:31.634-06:00Yes, I don't know who suggested Small Beauties...Yes, I don't know who suggested Small Beauties, perhaps Melanie? Thanks for the link too, Carrie. There is often a need for these books. Do you have Missing Nathan (I think that's the title) on the list? It is a sweet book, too. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29280689737745851412013-04-08T21:06:19.724-06:002013-04-08T21:06:19.724-06:00You're right, Stacey, we have one smart board ...You're right, Stacey, we have one smart board & it can be done. The museum was wonderful & the students loved it. The Heart and The Bottle clearly is metaphorical, & maybe for older students, but I wonder if it won't speak to younger ones too, perhaps give them a chance to share feelings they don't even recognize yet. Thanks for the suggestion!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72820075966163579592013-04-08T20:57:13.682-06:002013-04-08T20:57:13.682-06:00Such lovely books. I have requested Small Beauties...Such lovely books. I have requested Small Beauties from my library and it is in transit so looking forward to reading it. I think we both heard about it in the last few weeks on another IMWAYR post? The Heart in the Bottle is very special - I actually included it in a list about books that explore death and grief: http://thereisabookforthat.com/book-recommendations/picture-books-that-explore-death-bereavement/Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76164434828296594972013-04-08T19:58:26.782-06:002013-04-08T19:58:26.782-06:00I was unfamiliar with the Jeffers book you referen...I was unfamiliar with the Jeffers book you referenced above. The subject matter is so delicate. I can't wait to check it out.<br /><br />BTW: I took my class to the Tenement Museum when I taught in NY. Couldn't do that once I moved to RI so I did the virtual field trip there with my kids. We put it up using the LCD projector (in today's world that'd be done with a SMART Board). They LOVED it. Perhaps you can get back to the Tenement Museum with the kids in your school now virtually.Stacey Shubitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17903206728640184043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49039435011355059362013-04-08T19:49:25.197-06:002013-04-08T19:49:25.197-06:00Terrific you have your vacation next week; ours is...Terrific you have your vacation next week; ours is just a distant memory! Have fun reading and everything else! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-74282229220888458132013-04-08T19:10:15.860-06:002013-04-08T19:10:15.860-06:00So many wonderful books, Linda! I'm really loo...So many wonderful books, Linda! I'm really looking forward to getting Forest Has Song, and I love Elvira Woodruff, so I'm adding Small Beauties to my TBR list. It's a good thing I'm on vacation next week. I'll finally have some time to read! Thanks for sharing! <br />CatherineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52857882481966009142013-04-08T16:43:31.494-06:002013-04-08T16:43:31.494-06:00I hope you shared about the Matchbox Diary Melanie...I hope you shared about the Matchbox Diary Melanie. If it's like Small Beauties, I know I'll love it. Are you the one who recommended Small Beauties? I know I ordered it because of someone here. It's wonderful to read everyone's recommendations, but costly too! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91964377650293638882013-04-08T16:41:38.689-06:002013-04-08T16:41:38.689-06:00Well, I've enjoyed all the books this time, Su...Well, I've enjoyed all the books this time, Susan. A Splash of Red is just beautiful to see. I just wish I had more time to sit and read, then I would definitely finish The False Prince, & move to the 2nd one! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56508385438996437962013-04-08T16:40:11.341-06:002013-04-08T16:40:11.341-06:00I don't know Jeffers so well, but will now loo...I don't know Jeffers so well, but will now look for him, Maria. Hope you like this one, too! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87152739987027278292013-04-08T16:35:33.008-06:002013-04-08T16:35:33.008-06:00Yay! You found Small Beauties! Wasn't that a l...Yay! You found Small Beauties! Wasn't that a lovely little book? It would actually pair well with the Matchbox Diary, a new book. You've also given me some books to look for! Thank you!Melanie Meehanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15771712134098949362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6545799184017228362013-04-08T12:17:40.146-06:002013-04-08T12:17:40.146-06:00I love anything that Oliver Jeffers writes/illustr...I love anything that Oliver Jeffers writes/illustrates. There's always so much to think about in his books. I've had Forest Has a Song on my radar for awhile. I'm hoping to pick it up over Spring Break. I'm so happy to read you're loving The False Prince. It's one of my top 5 2012 titles for middle grade readers! Of course I have to say I'm proud to see A Splash of Red on your list as Melissa is a fellow Mainer. She represents us well! <br /><br />Happy Reading!LiteracyDocenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08746444238586627666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52947311546025201442013-04-08T11:48:32.385-06:002013-04-08T11:48:32.385-06:00Oliver Jeffers style is so distinctive. I can cat...Oliver Jeffers style is so distinctive. I can catch his book covers out of the corner of my eye and name him as the illustrator immediately. I haven't seen this one, I'm going to check it out. Have a great week!<br /><br />Maria @novalibrarymomMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314699545684991720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23261460440964682202013-04-08T10:27:41.732-06:002013-04-08T10:27:41.732-06:00Yes, all worthy of having. As you saw from my wri...Yes, all worthy of having. As you saw from my writing, I loved them all! Hope you do, too, Nicole!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42901539260526443212013-04-08T10:23:46.598-06:002013-04-08T10:23:46.598-06:00If you have that dryad inside, you will love Amy&#...If you have that dryad inside, you will love Amy's book, Myra. It gives such an aura of the forests we all love. And I am glad to talk about your latest theme; it is books like those I think I must enjoy best. One reason might be is that I will always be looking for provocative picture books for discussions with older students. Shaun Tan fits that very well, and now you've shown me Anthony Browne too! Many good books out there!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-89589197205166948572013-04-08T10:19:55.916-06:002013-04-08T10:19:55.916-06:00You are quite welcome, Amy. As I said on Facebook...You are quite welcome, Amy. As I said on Facebook, too, it is a pleasure to write about wonderful books! Small Beauties and The Red Tree are certainly connected through someone coming to hope, and inspiration. I hope you find and enjoy them!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-52443641563513940222013-04-08T09:43:03.611-06:002013-04-08T09:43:03.611-06:00Hi Linda,
I just added 4 new titles to my MustOrd...Hi Linda,<br /><br />I just added 4 new titles to my MustOrderNow list! Small Beauties looks so wonderfully amazing. Also on my list: Forest Has a Song (which I have seen popping up in blogs and reviews), A Splash of Red and Heart and the Bottle. Thank you for the reviews!Nicole L.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16803189343078878170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-49776371594470926122013-04-08T09:06:49.907-06:002013-04-08T09:06:49.907-06:00Hi there dearest Linda, thank you sooo much for th...Hi there dearest Linda, thank you sooo much for the lovely mention of our oddballs and misfits theme, I am enjoying myself immensely just hunting for books that fit our theme just right. I am also glad that you loved The Red Tree and The Lost Thing - I use the former as a read aloud to my teacher-trainees, very powerful book. I also read The Heart and the Bottle aloud to a group of more than 170 graduate students in my institution - while I teach research methodologies, somehow I manage to weave this passion of mine to my mass lectures and smaller tutorial sessions - simply can not help it.<br />I am also eager to get my hands on Amy's gorgeous book - I must have told you before that I think I was born a dryad in a lifetime - lovelovelove the forest and the trees and the greens. Will definitely check that book out. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-28997221878721186422013-04-08T09:02:28.139-06:002013-04-08T09:02:28.139-06:00Linda, Thank you so much for your words about FORE...Linda, Thank you so much for your words about FOREST... And for sharing your beautiful forest. I want to step into that photo. Thank you also for these other recommended titles. I am excited to check them out, especially SMALL BEAUTIES and THE RED TREE. They do all seem to go together somehow. xo, a.Amy LVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16625469276544426664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-92191651918242084522013-04-08T08:47:32.750-06:002013-04-08T08:47:32.750-06:00Both just wonderful, as you see from my words. Th...Both just wonderful, as you see from my words. Thanks for coming by!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-45784260913747777142013-04-08T08:14:31.099-06:002013-04-08T08:14:31.099-06:00Lovely titles this week! I'm eager to get my h...Lovely titles this week! I'm eager to get my hands on Small Beauties and Forest has a Song... :)D's Journeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17790652213270001733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33590912138732266092013-04-08T07:08:45.087-06:002013-04-08T07:08:45.087-06:00Yes, definitely, Tabatha. I should have mentioned...Yes, definitely, Tabatha. I should have mentioned it as I was writing. Both "characters" are struggling with sadness, and do find a way to lift out of it. Thanks for the questions!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-65087849399445560482013-04-08T06:33:00.881-06:002013-04-08T06:33:00.881-06:00Would you say that The Heart and The Bottle and Th...Would you say that The Heart and The Bottle and The Red Tree kind of "go together"? They both seem to be dealing with sadness. I haven't read either, but I'd like to. Tabathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14367572663591077922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20256891700563122422013-04-08T06:18:07.915-06:002013-04-08T06:18:07.915-06:00Thanks Kathryn. Both are good. As you see, I fou...Thanks Kathryn. Both are good. As you see, I found The Red Tree quite intriguing!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.com