tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post8232681491293150049..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: Monday ReadingLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-40341958792344370202014-09-08T05:07:01.468-06:002014-09-08T05:07:01.468-06:00The kindergarten teachers in my building use It Lo...The kindergarten teachers in my building use It Looked Like Spilt Milk every year. So cute!maria.selkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12052847577940056985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-79436727864928485482014-09-03T22:18:49.602-06:002014-09-03T22:18:49.602-06:00Hi there Linda, I love that you found and enjoyed ...Hi there Linda, I love that you found and enjoyed Cats in Krasinski Square - so many layers that can be discussed in class. Caminar looks like my kind of read as well based on all that I've been reading about it. Excited to find it here. :)GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11969797902925118442014-09-02T19:52:18.976-06:002014-09-02T19:52:18.976-06:00Thanks, Beverley. I hope you enjoy them all, but e...Thanks, Beverley. I hope you enjoy them all, but especially The Cats In Krasinski Square. It is terrific!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-59632194531820337642014-09-02T18:23:47.993-06:002014-09-02T18:23:47.993-06:00Love the books you share Linda. Will have to get t...Love the books you share Linda. Will have to get these for sure. Hadn't heard about the cats - will be one to discover.Beverley Bairdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12973073253078139054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-5125177588493004342014-09-01T20:45:46.221-06:002014-09-01T20:45:46.221-06:00You're welcome, Crystal. Happy to hear you enj...You're welcome, Crystal. Happy to hear you enjoy verse novels too. I have one that was just loaned to me by a colleague-more to love! So many of you know about Spilt Milk; what a find for me! Thank you!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55256576257620293102014-09-01T20:43:50.865-06:002014-09-01T20:43:50.865-06:00I didn't know that's what Tree Girl is abo...I didn't know that's what Tree Girl is about, Ricki. I've heard of it, but still haven't read it. Yes, I think Caminar will be a good one in several different ways.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-11272223750990308132014-09-01T20:42:32.079-06:002014-09-01T20:42:32.079-06:00You're welcome, Catherine. I hope you like Cam...You're welcome, Catherine. I hope you like Caminar!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-72319502544595806532014-09-01T18:06:43.161-06:002014-09-01T18:06:43.161-06:00I really appreciated Caminar. I am a novel in vers...I really appreciated Caminar. I am a novel in verse fan anyway, but I enjoy new settings and topics. It's so well written too. Scaredy is always good for giggles. I used to use Spilt Milk with first and second grade when I taught multi-age. Great one with repetition and room for imagination. I know we have the Cats story, but I don't think I have read it. I will next time it comes across my desk. Thanks!Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1245959901993896262014-09-01T17:58:25.487-06:002014-09-01T17:58:25.487-06:00Linda, I need to read Caminar! Tree Girl is one of...Linda, I need to read Caminar! Tree Girl is one of my favorite books, and it is set during that time period, as well. The events were simply atrocious. I bet this one would be a great resource for teachers.Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-57471837603647578182014-09-01T17:51:46.141-06:002014-09-01T17:51:46.141-06:00Thanks for reminding me of The Cats of Krasinski S...Thanks for reminding me of The Cats of Krasinski Square, and Caminar will be going on my TBR list. Thanks for sharing, Linda!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-42751264607497675402014-09-01T16:59:52.571-06:002014-09-01T16:59:52.571-06:00Thanks Adrienne, glad I offered one you will enjoy...Thanks Adrienne, glad I offered one you will enjoy! I loved The House In The Night too. The woodcuts are gorgeous!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37398919294874990212014-09-01T16:58:50.088-06:002014-09-01T16:58:50.088-06:00It's good, Holly, but as I think I keep saying...It's good, Holly, but as I think I keep saying, so sad. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-35387039527682706432014-09-01T16:58:24.223-06:002014-09-01T16:58:24.223-06:00I recently read The Boy In The Wooden Box, too, Gi...I recently read The Boy In The Wooden Box, too, Gigi. What a wonderful story. And yes, The Cats In Krasinski Square is a good connection to it, too. Funny about Spilt Milk. I have no memory of it, but it was cute! Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7289952811137827832014-09-01T16:32:58.683-06:002014-09-01T16:32:58.683-06:00Hi Linda! Some old familiar titles on your list t...Hi Linda! Some old familiar titles on your list this week - I love Scaredy Squirrel books but have not read his beach adventure yet. The Cats in Krashinski is not one I am familiar with but it sounds very powerful. The House in the Night - one of my favorites! Love the wood cut illustrations and the soft voice. Thank you! Adrienne Gearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06297974543085170058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-12265273970289144982014-09-01T14:21:51.351-06:002014-09-01T14:21:51.351-06:00I've had Caminar out from the library and have...I've had Caminar out from the library and haven't gotten to it yet. I need to read it!Holly Muellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00476411667354933648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-33201426954256420162014-09-01T13:40:09.917-06:002014-09-01T13:40:09.917-06:00Hi Linda, the Cats in Krashinski Square looks real...Hi Linda, the Cats in Krashinski Square looks really interesting to me. I recently finished a The Boy on the Wooden Box and the strength of the human spirit never ceases to amaze me. I remember reading It Looked Like Spilt Milk a long time ago. Some books are just meant to be shared by generation after generation. Gigi McAllisterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18090843830125090541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-24790111017844993252014-09-01T12:31:13.437-06:002014-09-01T12:31:13.437-06:00Glad to hear from you & will look for you too....Glad to hear from you & will look for you too. Scaredy Squirrel was a silly delight! A Separate Peace should be a good discussion!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-7222549970440161612014-09-01T12:30:03.798-06:002014-09-01T12:30:03.798-06:00Thanks Carrie, yes, as you read, I loved The Cats ...Thanks Carrie, yes, as you read, I loved The Cats in Krasinski Square! Caminar is very well written. Perhaps your own children would enjoy it? Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-67772506766911920962014-09-01T12:28:07.456-06:002014-09-01T12:28:07.456-06:00Thanks, Michele. Yes, read a bunch of titles from ...Thanks, Michele. Yes, read a bunch of titles from the public & my school library-some from the 10for10 list. Glad you'll be reading Nest too!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-27555456823172705222014-09-01T12:19:22.621-06:002014-09-01T12:19:22.621-06:00I recently discovered Scaredy Squirrel at the end ...I recently discovered Scaredy Squirrel at the end of the year last year and loved it! And I remember reading "A Separate Peace" in high school English.<br /><br />Found your blog from the link-up on Jen's Teach Mentor Texts blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-22342350100224243992014-09-01T12:09:55.966-06:002014-09-01T12:09:55.966-06:00The cover of Caminar is so gorgeous. Some lovely r...The cover of Caminar is so gorgeous. Some lovely reading this week Linda. The Cats of . . . is such a powerful title.Carrie Gelsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08416480940951200461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-41075505803055656622014-09-01T11:10:53.323-06:002014-09-01T11:10:53.323-06:00You had a "throw back" picture book week...You had a "throw back" picture book week :) I've seen several people comment about Caminar lately. I have Nest from NetGalley too, but not sure I'll get to it before release date. I have it on pre-order as well. Will look for your review next week!Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-64977158599092619072014-09-01T10:36:30.539-06:002014-09-01T10:36:30.539-06:00I won't have time to finish Nest today I don&#...I won't have time to finish Nest today I don't think, but I am enjoying it, although it's sad. The Cats... is wonderful! Thanks, Katie!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-80875194065121462982014-09-01T10:35:39.697-06:002014-09-01T10:35:39.697-06:00Yes, you're right, Margaret. It doesn't hi...Yes, you're right, Margaret. It doesn't hide from what's really happening, but also shows inspiring action!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-17540896502963558892014-09-01T09:51:20.722-06:002014-09-01T09:51:20.722-06:00Great suggestions - will check out Caminar and the...Great suggestions - will check out Caminar and the Cats story. I just finished reading Nest yesterday - working on my write up!Katie TheLogonautshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692992719352402255noreply@blogger.com