I love illustrations by Bryan Collier so I did enjoy this book. There is one awkward illustration with the mom tickling the baby...other than that the...moreI love illustrations by Bryan Collier so I did enjoy this book. There is one awkward illustration with the mom tickling the baby...other than that the water color collage was beautiful.(less)
I just have to say I love this book! It is full of wonderful ideas and has inspired me to start a crafty mama club at our library! FUN FUN FUN!!!! I c...moreI just have to say I love this book! It is full of wonderful ideas and has inspired me to start a crafty mama club at our library! FUN FUN FUN!!!! I can't wait to get started!(less)
Beautiful illustrations- I especially like the single illustrations over a two page spread. Seems like a picture book an adult would love...but might...moreBeautiful illustrations- I especially like the single illustrations over a two page spread. Seems like a picture book an adult would love...but might go over the heads of little ones. (less)
I don't do well we sad books...or books about the dust bowl for that matter...so this was NOT the book for me. We read it as part of our library book...moreI don't do well we sad books...or books about the dust bowl for that matter...so this was NOT the book for me. We read it as part of our library book discussion group.Another thing I kept thinking was who would I give this book to? I can only imagine recommending it to adults. I don't so much see the kid appeal. (but again I am the girl who avoids sad stories)(less)
It was fun to read the stories of people from the show (that I do not watch...it always makes me cry!) I loved looking at all of the pictures as well....moreIt was fun to read the stories of people from the show (that I do not watch...it always makes me cry!) I loved looking at all of the pictures as well...it makes me want to work on my house...now if I could just finish ONE ROOM!!!!!!!!(less)
I cannot say too many times how much I love cut-paper collage and this book is full of awesome cut and torn paper animals and interesting facts about...moreI cannot say too many times how much I love cut-paper collage and this book is full of awesome cut and torn paper animals and interesting facts about them. The first page asks you what do you do with noses...mouths...ears...feet, eyes...and tails like this? You get to guess what the different animals are and how they might use that body part. The second page tells you what the animal is and how they use that particular body part. The back of the book gives brief information about each animal in the book. I liked this so much I just put all of Steve Jenkins books on hold so I can check them all out!(less)
This would be a great resource to go to when you are actually writing a particular piece. It covers various types of letters, resumes, articles and le...moreThis would be a great resource to go to when you are actually writing a particular piece. It covers various types of letters, resumes, articles and lengthier pieces. (less)
The recipes seem fun...but there are no photos of the food...I hate cookbooks with cartoon drawings...I NEED to see what the final product MIGHT look...moreThe recipes seem fun...but there are no photos of the food...I hate cookbooks with cartoon drawings...I NEED to see what the final product MIGHT look like if I did a nice job. (less)
I like the bold illustrations....I did wonder if this would give kids the idea to run away when they are upset...she does come back... I guess it would...moreI like the bold illustrations....I did wonder if this would give kids the idea to run away when they are upset...she does come back... I guess it would be a good point of discussion after you read the book. (less)
Great one on one reading for a little older kid- I would have loved pouring over the illustrations as a kid and then reading the stories that are refe...moreGreat one on one reading for a little older kid- I would have loved pouring over the illustrations as a kid and then reading the stories that are referenced. (less)
I met Dan Hall at a conference and that is where I got a copy of Mortimer Jones. He does school events and I think it is fun that kids from one of tho...moreI met Dan Hall at a conference and that is where I got a copy of Mortimer Jones. He does school events and I think it is fun that kids from one of those events helped him write the song. The book is illustrated with photos of Mortimer Jones (Dan Hall)(less)
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