tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post6685125826581483223..comments2024-03-18T20:52:31.671-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Good Books Even at Home!Linda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-25519963099887032312013-06-24T23:24:12.920-06:002013-06-24T23:24:12.920-06:00My daughter and I used to share when she was young...My daughter and I used to share when she was young too, Carrie. Now she's awfully busy & our tastes/needs are very different (she's not a teacher-a museum person instead). I did like this one, and also loved Hound Dog True. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-53657182391993750382013-06-24T23:20:27.870-06:002013-06-24T23:20:27.870-06:00I just picked up The Center of Everything at the l...I just picked up The Center of Everything at the library and noticed it was missing from my shelves. My daughter has run off with it. We are both Urban fans! When she is done, I will get a chance to read it! It is fun to share so many books so we can discuss and compare perspectives.Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48617883691457953782013-06-24T23:05:32.969-06:002013-06-24T23:05:32.969-06:00I guess we all agree, Crystal, about 'splot...I guess we all agree, Crystal, about 'splot'. Interesting how different people look for different things.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-34686118567847100592013-06-24T22:47:09.289-06:002013-06-24T22:47:09.289-06:00I found the splot book to be odd, but I appreciate...I found the splot book to be odd, but I appreciated its message. I had wondered how kids would receive it. Glad to know they have fun with it.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-9545324437980260252013-06-24T22:26:21.153-06:002013-06-24T22:26:21.153-06:00Lorna-thank you! I loved A Visitor for Bear-what ...Lorna-thank you! I loved A Visitor for Bear-what a sweet book that was! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-2304224482293721422013-06-24T22:23:35.475-06:002013-06-24T22:23:35.475-06:00NPR has a link to many of their conversations . . ...NPR has a link to many of their conversations . . . that last one listed is several years ago, so I'm not sure what the status is on the series.<br /><br />http://www.npr.org/series/4506027/children-s-literature-with-daniel-pinkwater<br /><br />Here's them doing Bonnie Becker's A Visitor For Bear: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91210635Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-38910095748404376672013-06-24T21:46:31.463-06:002013-06-24T21:46:31.463-06:00I thought the 'splot' book a little odd, b...I thought the 'splot' book a little odd, but my granddaughter was delighted when we got to the part where he painted his house. If she could, she'd probably paint hers! No, didn't even know about Pinkwater on Sat. I will try to look him up! Yes, I think those books next will be good, Lorna. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-26928327032029295242013-06-24T21:22:43.223-06:002013-06-24T21:22:43.223-06:00I read The Big Orange splot a few years ago, as I ...I read The Big Orange splot a few years ago, as I think it was on a Reads to Be Ready for Kindergarten list at the library. I recall it being a bit odd, but clearly kids are still engaging with it, aren't they? Have you hear Pinkwater on Saturday Morning Edition when he does kids books with Scott Simon? I will never forget when they read Click, Clack, Moo or a Visitor For Bear. So, so, funny! Enjoy your on-deck books! The students I work with were crazy about Messner's Capture the Flag and Hide and Seek.<br /><br />--LornaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-88730424987001519512013-06-24T19:31:05.491-06:002013-06-24T19:31:05.491-06:00Thanks Holly-so many good books to read! Thanks Holly-so many good books to read! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12562304284292508452013-06-24T19:30:25.944-06:002013-06-24T19:30:25.944-06:00Yes, Linda Urban is terrific. I also loved Hound ...Yes, Linda Urban is terrific. I also loved Hound Dog True! And am really enjoying Capture the Flag! Thanks Kellee-you're off and running!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27843985521231491942013-06-24T19:18:33.874-06:002013-06-24T19:18:33.874-06:00I enjoyed The Center of Everything also! You'...I enjoyed The Center of Everything also! You'll love Capture the Flag AND Hide and Seek, and I've heard LOTS about Quiet. Happy reading!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35903033452695194402013-06-24T17:55:25.326-06:002013-06-24T17:55:25.326-06:00Just bought the Center of the Universe and love he...Just bought the Center of the Universe and love hearing good things about it. Linda Urban is wonderful. <br />You'll definitely love Capture the Flag- Kate Messner knows how to tell a story!<br /><br />Happy reading this week :) <br /><br />Kellee<br />http://www.unleashingreaders.comKellee Moye (@kelleemoye)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11912740016918990989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-79640354513688034102013-06-24T12:15:59.926-06:002013-06-24T12:15:59.926-06:00Hi Andrea-so good to hear. I should start it whil...Hi Andrea-so good to hear. I should start it while I'm finishing other things. The Pout-Pout fish books are filled with so much, but have strong stories too! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-19464129258079104432013-06-24T10:46:15.841-06:002013-06-24T10:46:15.841-06:00Pout-Pout Fish and The Center of Everything both s...Pout-Pout Fish and The Center of Everything both sound excellent. I just started reading Quiet and am really liking it so far. I enjoy understanding more about my own personality and I am only in chapter 1! Andrea https://www.blogger.com/profile/12851457862977465669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56807585554039528582013-06-24T10:22:07.553-06:002013-06-24T10:22:07.553-06:00Terrific, Gigi-hope you enjoy them. I did love Th...Terrific, Gigi-hope you enjoy them. I did love The Center of Everything, too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-23628163220008926652013-06-24T10:16:44.422-06:002013-06-24T10:16:44.422-06:00I think The Center of Everything was just wonderfu...I think The Center of Everything was just wonderful. I will be checking out The Pout-Pout Fish book and The Big Hug. Thanks so much for sharing your titles. Gigi McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090843830125090541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72258934109879673412013-06-24T05:48:33.065-06:002013-06-24T05:48:33.065-06:00The story, along with the illustrations are good. ...The story, along with the illustrations are good. Glad to hear someone else's opinion of them, too! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-29337318602392150602013-06-24T05:47:22.314-06:002013-06-24T05:47:22.314-06:00How fun to find someone who knows that "splot...How fun to find someone who knows that "splot" book, Tara. My granddaughter was intrigued by the word itself! Hope you have a great 'first' week out!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-62185715268057872352013-06-24T05:46:04.524-06:002013-06-24T05:46:04.524-06:00Yes, I'm really interested in reading it. Tha...Yes, I'm really interested in reading it. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77409275011808972252013-06-24T05:22:42.324-06:002013-06-24T05:22:42.324-06:00The Pout-Pout Fish books are big hits at our house...The Pout-Pout Fish books are big hits at our house :) We haven't read the newest one yet, but I'll keep an eye out for it!<br /><br />Maria@novalibrarymom.com<br />Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11314699545684991720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-86023905401451248072013-06-24T03:08:30.261-06:002013-06-24T03:08:30.261-06:00I can't wait for Urban's book to arrive - ...I can't wait for Urban's book to arrive - so many positive reviews! The Big Orange Splot was one of my own kids' favorite picture books back in the day - I guess they loved the message of embracing being "out of the box"! So glad that summer is here so that I can dive into my pile of TBR books!!!Tara @ A Teaching Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07195982194362559883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91904945780160680272013-06-24T00:20:20.387-06:002013-06-24T00:20:20.387-06:00Quiet has just been added to my TBR since it's...Quiet has just been added to my TBR since it's been getting a lot of positive reviews from our fellow #IMWAYR-ers!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com