tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post5340128311397698625..comments2024-03-12T21:28:10.242-04:00Comments on That's Another Story: Learning from Picture Books: A Good TradeAndrea Mackhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-32828518032830622102014-03-03T02:05:05.648-05:002014-03-03T02:05:05.648-05:00I haven't read this yet. I'm curious to se...I haven't read this yet. I'm curious to see how it compares to Linda Sue Park's novel A Long Walk to Water. Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-3596457980182116612014-03-02T08:05:46.615-05:002014-03-02T08:05:46.615-05:00I think it's important for kids to read books ...I think it's important for kids to read books that expand their understandings.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-79379821967533672492014-03-02T08:04:56.595-05:002014-03-02T08:04:56.595-05:00It's stunning. I really love it when seemingly...It's stunning. I really love it when seemingly simple books can be so powerful.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-39939525140886674542014-03-02T08:04:26.096-05:002014-03-02T08:04:26.096-05:00It definitely got me thinking.It definitely got me thinking.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-84745623262458839542014-03-02T08:04:06.753-05:002014-03-02T08:04:06.753-05:00There are so many good points of discussion for a ...There are so many good points of discussion for a class.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-85667752732278442452014-03-02T08:03:43.762-05:002014-03-02T08:03:43.762-05:00Wonderful! I'll have to check that one out!Wonderful! I'll have to check that one out!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-49994767836793723392014-03-02T08:03:22.878-05:002014-03-02T08:03:22.878-05:00It's definitely worth looking for.It's definitely worth looking for.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-33087205270960804872014-03-02T08:03:04.048-05:002014-03-02T08:03:04.048-05:00I think kids will really connect with the illustra...I think kids will really connect with the illustrations.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-28449126465262924372014-03-02T08:02:38.930-05:002014-03-02T08:02:38.930-05:00You're welcome! I love books that provoke thou...You're welcome! I love books that provoke thought on many different levels.Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-83308478729678412502014-02-28T22:47:14.952-05:002014-02-28T22:47:14.952-05:00I loved this book! It's such a powerful tale a...I loved this book! It's such a powerful tale and introduces kids to how people live in so many countries in this world. It's certainly far different than what we are used to.Kirsten Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911346353293324939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-78826584030053960212014-02-28T21:19:29.121-05:002014-02-28T21:19:29.121-05:00I'm new to picture books highlighting social i...I'm new to picture books highlighting social issues of this nature. Thanks for reviewing this. It's a great way to expose kids to bigger issues in the world<br />Thanks for popping by my PPBF post too! Emily Lim-Lehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17544270355151806360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-88999475723994895882014-02-28T21:17:37.263-05:002014-02-28T21:17:37.263-05:00Picture books highlighting social issues like thes...Picture books highlighting social issues like these are new to me. Thanks for reviewing this - it's a great way to open a child's mind to bigger issues in the world.<br />Thanks also for coming by my PPBF review :)Emily Lim-Lehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17544270355151806360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-77539723907639634512014-02-28T14:50:19.784-05:002014-02-28T14:50:19.784-05:00I read this when Kirsten reviewed it and like you ...I read this when Kirsten reviewed it and like you was wowed with the imagery and simplicity.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-64332226632437372692014-02-28T11:42:41.894-05:002014-02-28T11:42:41.894-05:00This sounds really good. Thanks for telling me abo...This sounds really good. Thanks for telling me about it.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-89476096278209398262014-02-28T11:09:00.738-05:002014-02-28T11:09:00.738-05:00looks like a thought-provoking story... one that m...looks like a thought-provoking story... one that might get kids thinking outside their own little world. Thanks for sharing it.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-35914707811456019982014-02-28T10:54:20.395-05:002014-02-28T10:54:20.395-05:00My kind of book. I haven't read this one yet....My kind of book. I haven't read this one yet. It would be great to pair with other multicultural books about Africa. It is a great book for a class to read. Will have to check out the author.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-36782553307708117312014-02-28T09:24:53.993-05:002014-02-28T09:24:53.993-05:00I hadn't seen this book until Kirsten Larson f...I hadn't seen this book until Kirsten Larson featured it for PPBF a few weeks back, then I fell in love with the author and reviewed her Community Soup! Her work deserves the exposure. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-80279014369317925882014-02-28T09:22:57.807-05:002014-02-28T09:22:57.807-05:00Your review intrigues me, especially to know what ...Your review intrigues me, especially to know what the 'gift' is. And also whenever a pb is able to use words sparingly and convey a powerful story I feel it is an important one to read. I will look for this one.Laura Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738464838844656927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-12557717606753630652014-02-28T07:37:05.624-05:002014-02-28T07:37:05.624-05:00This looks like a great read. You've got me in...This looks like a great read. You've got me intrigued about finding resource materials to go with it. I can't wait to read it now. Love the art on the cover, too!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2012878468524630950.post-45699045496337771352014-02-28T06:52:46.795-05:002014-02-28T06:52:46.795-05:00Thank you for your thoughtful review. My husband ...Thank you for your thoughtful review. My husband and I hope to eventually go to Africa so this is interesting to me in many ways. I was also interested in your views as a writer. Must look for this in my library. Thanks Andrea.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com