tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post3310359318764212790..comments2024-03-04T10:23:03.957-08:00Comments on Noodling with Words: Willie and the All-Stars - Perfect Picture Book FridayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-13955392501072724062013-09-22T11:50:52.332-07:002013-09-22T11:50:52.332-07:00Echoing that bit about Floyd. Yup.Echoing that bit about Floyd. Yup.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-45628228330602488132013-09-22T11:50:23.004-07:002013-09-22T11:50:23.004-07:00Thanks, Susanna. It's a wonderful fiction/nonf...Thanks, Susanna. It's a wonderful fiction/nonfiction mash-up.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-63435538163702499772013-09-22T11:49:34.857-07:002013-09-22T11:49:34.857-07:00I have not read Miracle Mud yet. Like you, I buy a...I have not read Miracle Mud yet. Like you, I buy as many as I can but have to wait for the library kids to let me read others--so the really popular ones are sometimes last to be read!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-24178899940337635312013-09-22T11:47:07.157-07:002013-09-22T11:47:07.157-07:00No embarrassment! It's a big world of books ou...No embarrassment! It's a big world of books out there.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-8835734616876012492013-09-22T11:03:48.885-07:002013-09-22T11:03:48.885-07:00With grandchildren, I'm always looking for won...With grandchildren, I'm always looking for wonderful sports books. Combined with a bit of historical fiction about that period of time is wonderful. Floyd Cooper is a genius.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-90605987835840937242013-09-21T13:25:14.527-07:002013-09-21T13:25:14.527-07:00This looks like a wonderful, uplifting story, Wend...This looks like a wonderful, uplifting story, Wendy, one that teaches some history in the process. I'd very much like to read it! Thanks so much for sharing! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-70307450918312506092013-09-21T06:40:48.061-07:002013-09-21T06:40:48.061-07:00This looks like a great book, Wendy. Have you read...This looks like a great book, Wendy. Have you read MIRACLE MUD yet? It's on order at my library, and I'm already on the list for it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-12396174116091826682013-09-20T18:59:37.764-07:002013-09-20T18:59:37.764-07:00I'm embarrassed to say I've not heard of F...I'm embarrassed to say I've not heard of Floyd Cooper yet but I will look for his books now! Teresa Robesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848939225552527941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-1889795793702305872013-09-20T17:01:13.441-07:002013-09-20T17:01:13.441-07:00That's why I love the perfect picture book Fri...That's why I love the perfect picture book Friday. So many books, too little time!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-9726133428857821642013-09-20T16:59:05.400-07:002013-09-20T16:59:05.400-07:00Better late than never, and now you're ready f...Better late than never, and now you're ready for next year!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-33182054802961906072013-09-20T16:58:06.469-07:002013-09-20T16:58:06.469-07:00Thanks for coming by, Catherine! Thanks for coming by, Catherine! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-69960871361096202812013-09-20T16:57:16.845-07:002013-09-20T16:57:16.845-07:00Thanks, Jarm. The ultimate success is left to our ...Thanks, Jarm. The ultimate success is left to our imagination in this book, but it leaves the reader with the message of hope and possibility.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-12088607733409411232013-09-20T16:56:13.596-07:002013-09-20T16:56:13.596-07:00Soft is a great word, Julie.Some other books have ...Soft is a great word, Julie.Some other books have illos that feel stark (and many times that is what needed in those stories) but this feels atmospheric.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-11426210360636481242013-09-20T16:53:12.878-07:002013-09-20T16:53:12.878-07:00Thanks for the "tag" Beth! I didn't ...Thanks for the "tag" Beth! I didn't realize we could tag posts. Learning something (lots of things) new every day.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-22724414624062561392013-09-20T16:10:55.533-07:002013-09-20T16:10:55.533-07:00I am always looking for great sports recommendatio...I am always looking for great sports recommendations. Thanks, Wendy!<br /><br />Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-12584942643777192482013-09-20T14:54:41.492-07:002013-09-20T14:54:41.492-07:00I wish I'd heard about this one last month. On...I wish I'd heard about this one last month. One of the Bookdare themes for August was baseball, and this would've been a great choice. Thanks for recommending it. I'll put it on my list.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-45092506068607291122013-09-20T14:47:12.979-07:002013-09-20T14:47:12.979-07:00I love a book that allows kids to pursue their dre...I love a book that allows kids to pursue their dreams. Thanks, Wendy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-25560931629188782102013-09-20T12:21:24.804-07:002013-09-20T12:21:24.804-07:00I love PBs that focus on kids who were disadvantag...I love PBs that focus on kids who were disadvantaged, but worked hard to reach their goals and succeeded. Thanks for sharing another good one!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-16177371640721441112013-09-20T12:06:52.981-07:002013-09-20T12:06:52.981-07:00I've been pouring over Cooper's books late...I've been pouring over Cooper's books lately. I adore the soft qualities. Nice pick, Wendy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-80885805804331638012013-09-20T08:37:58.438-07:002013-09-20T08:37:58.438-07:00Oh how cool to have a book by Floyd Cooper! I must...Oh how cool to have a book by Floyd Cooper! I must share this on my Facebook! And the topic is so good. This looks like a must-read for me. Thanks, Wendy!Beth Stilbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599767764125204077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-55988657136822973372013-09-20T06:57:38.444-07:002013-09-20T06:57:38.444-07:00And Mr. Cooper got back to me right away when I me...And Mr. Cooper got back to me right away when I messaged him because I couldn't find his website. A cool guy with cool books!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-24652964223940383772013-09-20T06:38:02.022-07:002013-09-20T06:38:02.022-07:00FLOYD COOPER is one cool sports author. He is well...FLOYD COOPER is one cool sports author. He is well known for writing sports books and this one is sure to please. Especially the boys.<br /><br />thanks for making this choice for PPBF. clarbojahnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08554871750348852894noreply@blogger.com