tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post9013372077223313052..comments2024-03-04T10:23:03.957-08:00Comments on Noodling with Words: Knock, Knock - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBFUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-1627067593238390212013-12-07T15:34:02.323-08:002013-12-07T15:34:02.323-08:00I think so, Stacy. Any child with an absentee pare...I think so, Stacy. Any child with an absentee parent, missing the day to day contact and having to find strength in themselves.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-90912310677992355462013-12-07T15:33:11.486-08:002013-12-07T15:33:11.486-08:00I hope it gets visibility! Spread the word!I hope it gets visibility! Spread the word!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-32124740925262370772013-12-07T14:11:30.601-08:002013-12-07T14:11:30.601-08:00Hmm. Hope this isn't a duplicate comment. This...Hmm. Hope this isn't a duplicate comment. This looks like a wonderful book. Would it resonate with children with deployed parents? Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-79525460306131188002013-12-07T14:09:48.525-08:002013-12-07T14:09:48.525-08:00Thanks for giving us the heads-up on this emotiona...Thanks for giving us the heads-up on this emotionally powerful book. I'm sure it's going to be on everyone's lips.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-72938125595327347112013-12-07T12:31:51.473-08:002013-12-07T12:31:51.473-08:00I'm betting this is an award-winner.I'm betting this is an award-winner.<br />Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-32869524936066212572013-12-06T19:43:43.596-08:002013-12-06T19:43:43.596-08:00Wow! That is some message! Thanks for sharing.Wow! That is some message! Thanks for sharing.patientdreamerhttp://www.patientdreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-29372027738080846632013-12-06T19:09:25.081-08:002013-12-06T19:09:25.081-08:00Kids' lives aren't all rainbows and unicor...Kids' lives aren't all rainbows and unicorns. It's nice to see the variety of books that reflect that.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-13517340379541641062013-12-06T19:08:13.937-08:002013-12-06T19:08:13.937-08:00Thanks, Jarm. There is amazing depth to the illust...Thanks, Jarm. There is amazing depth to the illustrations.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-1414807969419482752013-12-06T13:37:37.019-08:002013-12-06T13:37:37.019-08:00How very sad that both he and you grew up without ...How very sad that both he and you grew up without a dad, but what a beautiful gift he brought to the world by writing this book about the experience. Thank you for sharing it with us, Wendy. Teresa Robesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848939225552527941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-76639557441810470832013-12-06T13:07:46.685-08:002013-12-06T13:07:46.685-08:00I'm sure there are not enough books on this su...I'm sure there are not enough books on this subject. The illustrations looks fascinating. Thanks for sharing this one, Wendy!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-9993406076217982522013-12-06T10:14:20.205-08:002013-12-06T10:14:20.205-08:00I wish we could all have infinitely large book bag...I wish we could all have infinitely large book bags this holiday season!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-19950514334299921002013-12-06T10:13:42.412-08:002013-12-06T10:13:42.412-08:00The author/illustrator pairing created magic this ...The author/illustrator pairing created magic this time.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-88752199220661144542013-12-06T08:31:55.332-08:002013-12-06T08:31:55.332-08:00I don't know Mr Collier, but I do know plenty ...I don't know Mr Collier, but I do know plenty of kids without dads. This looks like a terrific book that I need to add to my book bag. Thanks for sharing!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-85560250724788936182013-12-06T08:11:26.228-08:002013-12-06T08:11:26.228-08:00Wendy, lucky you to meet Bryan Collier. I love h...Wendy, lucky you to meet Bryan Collier. I love his work. And this book is on my list to purchase, because of the theme and message. After reading your review, I can't wait to read it and see the illustrations! Sounds like a powerful story for children with an absent parent.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-32295789998657352022013-12-06T07:59:11.117-08:002013-12-06T07:59:11.117-08:00Wow! It was selected as the "most powerful&qu...Wow! It was selected as the "most powerful" book of the year, and it hasn't even been released yet! That is powerful.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-7696323709289688472013-12-06T07:55:31.504-08:002013-12-06T07:55:31.504-08:00I'd say it's honest, but not necessarily s...I'd say it's honest, but not necessarily sweet. Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-12571705721451806042013-12-06T07:35:24.805-08:002013-12-06T07:35:24.805-08:00this looks like a sweet book.this looks like a sweet book.Sue Heavenrichhttp://sallysbookshelf.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-74069540197676364112013-12-06T06:39:16.564-08:002013-12-06T06:39:16.564-08:00Looks gorgeous, lucky you! I just read about this ...Looks gorgeous, lucky you! I just read about this book on Huffpost:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/minhle/best-picture-books-of-201_b_4378532.htmlJulie Rowan-Zochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14844386483107508288noreply@blogger.com