tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post8660752881030118844..comments2024-03-04T10:23:03.957-08:00Comments on Noodling with Words: The Fantastic Jungles of Henri Rousseau by Michelle Markel – PPBFUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-55109205447288978472013-03-03T08:12:01.854-08:002013-03-03T08:12:01.854-08:00This book sounds excellent. So glad it shows that ...This book sounds excellent. So glad it shows that his success wasn't instantaneous. That would have been helpful for me as a kid -- I tended to give up in disgust if things didn't turn out as perfectly as I wanted them to.Beth Stilbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10599767764125204077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-35435196277778973212013-03-02T06:37:19.058-08:002013-03-02T06:37:19.058-08:00Love these types of books. I was aware of this one...Love these types of books. I was aware of this one before, and I'm glad you're spreading it to others, Wendy! This is what PPBF is all about.Miranda Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479324010424718024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-46064471378129245612013-03-02T06:26:35.187-08:002013-03-02T06:26:35.187-08:00Wendy, as someone who came to writing in their lat...Wendy, as someone who came to writing in their late forties, I find this so encouraging. Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-43163302610097744192013-03-02T04:45:20.879-08:002013-03-02T04:45:20.879-08:00Maybe that's why his story resonates with me--...Maybe that's why his story resonates with me--I like to think writers are artists, too. Artists with words.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-85687392100911976742013-03-01T13:47:28.210-08:002013-03-01T13:47:28.210-08:00As Jarm and Patricia said, Rousseau's story ap...As Jarm and Patricia said, Rousseau's story applies to writers very well and teaches us to persist and believe in ourselves. Very inspiring! I am familiar with his art but not his struggles, so thank you for educating me about him. :)Teresa Robesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848939225552527941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-20277249544280850072013-03-01T12:23:53.688-08:002013-03-01T12:23:53.688-08:00I learn TONS from kids books! I learn TONS from kids books! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-4438098520969689802013-03-01T12:22:50.510-08:002013-03-01T12:22:50.510-08:00Thanks for coming by, Julie.Thanks for coming by, Julie.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-36094542313528151122013-03-01T10:40:07.866-08:002013-03-01T10:40:07.866-08:00What a great book to learn about believing in your...What a great book to learn about believing in yourself and persisting against all odds. I love the piece "The Dream." I never realized Rousseau had such a hard time. Loved the video. Love historical fiction.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-44727215034236906232013-03-01T10:29:22.166-08:002013-03-01T10:29:22.166-08:00A beautiful book!A beautiful book!Julie Rowan-Zochhttp://www.julierowanzoch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-50662408058907996452013-03-01T09:17:12.566-08:002013-03-01T09:17:12.566-08:00I hope to write one-we're a perfect picture bo...I hope to write one-we're a perfect picture book Friday pair!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-69406111213026837262013-03-01T07:25:09.777-08:002013-03-01T07:25:09.777-08:00Wendy, this sounds awesome. I love books about ar...Wendy, this sounds awesome. I love books about artists for kids - I hope someday to illustrate one.Laura Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738464838844656927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-28950473834057112002013-03-01T07:01:42.913-08:002013-03-01T07:01:42.913-08:00The combination of words and art is exhilarating h...The combination of words and art is exhilarating here.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-89979358396000953252013-03-01T06:49:28.712-08:002013-03-01T06:49:28.712-08:00I agree, Jarm!I agree, Jarm!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-14645144001620654442013-03-01T06:29:26.318-08:002013-03-01T06:29:26.318-08:00It looks beautiful! I have the Monet one and have ...It looks beautiful! I have the Monet one and have read another artist one possibly by the same author. There seem to be a lot of them which is great!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-7195605779715693682013-03-01T06:25:07.539-08:002013-03-01T06:25:07.539-08:00This book encourages ME to pursue my love of writi...This book encourages ME to pursue my love of writing, Wendy. Imagine what it can do for children. Thanks for sharing it!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.com