tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post900924708790614441..comments2024-03-26T09:20:29.620-06:00Comments on TeacherDance: It's Monday - Reading RecapLinda Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-37159215596050285962017-09-14T09:06:48.766-06:002017-09-14T09:06:48.766-06:00I purchased the graphic version of The Graveyard B...I purchased the graphic version of The Graveyard Book for the library, but never read it. The first page of the novel is just so stunning. <br />All the Way to Havana is on my list. I'm looking forward to it especially because I've visited Cuba and driven to and from Cuba. <br />I now want to read The Cat Who Walked Across France. Cheriee Weichelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15662398117320256935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-48017035217406539432017-09-12T21:52:37.762-06:002017-09-12T21:52:37.762-06:00I have read the novel version of The Graveyard Boo...I have read the novel version of The Graveyard Book - and the two-volume graphic novel versions of this wonderfully-weird Gaiman novel. Thanks for highlighting it here, Linda. I am really looking forward to reading All The Way To Havana - but it's still not available in our library. :(GatheringBookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04477710897574769648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-3722114196462529872017-09-11T22:05:51.596-06:002017-09-11T22:05:51.596-06:00I do adore The Graveyard Book, actually all Gaiman...I do adore The Graveyard Book, actually all Gaiman's books, and this is special because of the graphics, too. Hope you can find the time, Ricki. Yes, Barbara diLorenzo's note about her work for the book is fascinating. That's why I loved the connection with the Cleave book too. I know little about the protection of art during war, but it happens, or sadly, does not. Thanks, Ricki!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-91417882486138589852017-09-11T21:15:08.836-06:002017-09-11T21:15:08.836-06:00Do I have to choose just one of these books to com...Do I have to choose just one of these books to comment on? What a great list! I need to reread The Graveyard Book. I loved it the first time. Renato and the Lion was one of my favorites when I first read it. The author's note was very special.Ricki Ginsberg at Unleashing Readershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086548238873957327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-4887211668935088602017-09-11T20:42:20.104-06:002017-09-11T20:42:20.104-06:00Enjoy Margarita's book when you can, Crystal. ...Enjoy Margarita's book when you can, Crystal. I did love Renato & The Lion, another one that's gorgeous! Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68052963927835294072017-09-11T20:41:26.212-06:002017-09-11T20:41:26.212-06:00Yes, just commented to Michele about this, Jana. I...Yes, just commented to Michele about this, Jana. I'm so sorry for those affected by this hurricane, and then by Harvey, too. Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-6189836620726945422017-09-11T20:40:32.201-06:002017-09-11T20:40:32.201-06:00Yes Come With Me will be a good pairing with Most ...Yes Come With Me will be a good pairing with Most People, Michele. I am sorry about the devastation from Hurricane Irma, have seen little from Cuba except they were hit hard, along with St. Martin & the Keys. What a tough weekend for all those who live in that path. All The Way to Havana is a wonderful story & those illustrations are gorgeous, I agree!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-55964313136565209282017-09-11T20:35:32.284-06:002017-09-11T20:35:32.284-06:00I just got a copy of Brigadista, will read it soon...I just got a copy of Brigadista, will read it soon. Yes, they will be a nice pairing.Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-50924292355601361512017-09-11T20:34:52.358-06:002017-09-11T20:34:52.358-06:00I'm sure you'll love it, Beth. It's a ...I'm sure you'll love it, Beth. It's a sweet story!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56542397550214481272017-09-11T20:17:03.658-06:002017-09-11T20:17:03.658-06:00I really want to read All the Way to Havana. I enj...I really want to read All the Way to Havana. I enjoyed Most People & Renato and the Lion. The Owl book is a cute one. :)Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14662811441487822589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-1999256678291181932017-09-11T18:34:27.898-06:002017-09-11T18:34:27.898-06:00All The Way to Havana is beautiful! So tough to se...All The Way to Havana is beautiful! So tough to see the damage wrought by Hurricane Irma in Cuba! Margarita Engle does a wonderful job painting such wonderful pictures of life in Cuba!Jana The Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15904621400925950938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-78575745553241878282017-09-11T16:25:39.661-06:002017-09-11T16:25:39.661-06:00As I was reading your review for Most People, I ha...As I was reading your review for Most People, I had in the back of my mind Come With Me! I couldn't help but think of All the Way to Havana as I was watching Hurricane Irma this weekend. I'm sure there's quite a bit of rebuilding and clean up that has to be done there. I do think the book is beautiful. I'm contemplating adding it to my Mock Caldecott.Michele Knotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05087579707297009719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-87294682010530168352017-09-11T16:21:12.763-06:002017-09-11T16:21:12.763-06:00We just finished reading Katherine Patterson's...We just finished reading Katherine Patterson's newest book, My Brigadista Year. It is set in Cuba - Can't wait to read All the Way the Havana. Sounds like these books would be great to pair togetherTammy and Clarehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10198606590637294057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-56405029764731240632017-09-11T15:11:32.283-06:002017-09-11T15:11:32.283-06:00I'm really looking forward to reading All the ...I'm really looking forward to reading All the way to Havana. I love Margarita Engle's books! Beth S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06944635942712994937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70483975611609414212017-09-11T12:40:13.558-06:002017-09-11T12:40:13.558-06:00Yes, it will be a good one to have, Jane. Thanks!Yes, it will be a good one to have, Jane. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-76354517372985254452017-09-11T12:39:37.554-06:002017-09-11T12:39:37.554-06:00Both are good in that same trusting way, enjoying ...Both are good in that same trusting way, enjoying the goodness of people. Thanks, Earl!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-68443856836932594532017-09-11T12:38:27.691-06:002017-09-11T12:38:27.691-06:00Yes it is wonderful, & I do know about her bei...Yes it is wonderful, & I do know about her being the Young People's Poet Laureate, quite an honor!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-84286667956173222232017-09-11T12:37:41.715-06:002017-09-11T12:37:41.715-06:00I loved this new adaptation of The Graveyard Book,...I loved this new adaptation of The Graveyard Book, Elisabethl The books you mentioned are all terrific. I did think of you when I read the cat book. The story is wonderful and the illustrations are terrific! I do love Chris Cleave's books, so when you can, take a look at this one. Thanks!Linda Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14983144542632353870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-20520090759072915702017-09-11T11:46:51.751-06:002017-09-11T11:46:51.751-06:00Such a wonderful selection of books - I have been ...Such a wonderful selection of books - I have been hearing a lot about Most People, it sounds like just the right book coming at just the right time. Jane @ www.raincitylibrarian.cahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12721142460522914540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-70621009796158878232017-09-11T10:56:07.720-06:002017-09-11T10:56:07.720-06:00Most People was a book I needed to read just at th...Most People was a book I needed to read just at the right time which was a few weeks ago when Hurricane Harvey hit. I talked up Come with Me to a teacher yesterday and she bought a copy for her class.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-82684521567478805062017-09-11T09:49:51.883-06:002017-09-11T09:49:51.883-06:00Oh yes, isn't Margarita Engle's ALL THE WA...Oh yes, isn't Margarita Engle's ALL THE WAY TO HAVANA a lovely book written in her wonderful lyrical way? Did you know that this past Spring she was named Young People’s Poet Laureate, the first Latino to receive the honor. Bravo!Jeanne Walker Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01573740179577643004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-319624163132382197.post-77934669841430679862017-09-11T09:04:51.255-06:002017-09-11T09:04:51.255-06:00I have been meaning to reread The Graveyard Book f...I have been meaning to reread The Graveyard Book for awhile now, and I think I will try to get it in that graphic novel adaptation, which sounds like a treat. I am very excited about the The Cat Who Walked Across France and All the Way to Havana. (Also intrigued by the Chris Cleave novel, though I read very little fiction published for adults. Might seek this one out!)Elisabeth Ellingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16809794061391439078noreply@blogger.com