tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post7674333585505167866..comments2024-03-04T10:23:03.957-08:00Comments on Noodling with Words: GRAVITY - Perfect Picture Book Friday #PPBFUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-72624908929401422722015-03-09T11:26:02.537-07:002015-03-09T11:26:02.537-07:00Interesting to hear from the illustrator's mou...Interesting to hear from the illustrator's mouth!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-67626948169657872342015-03-07T11:06:14.745-08:002015-03-07T11:06:14.745-08:00Wendy, he talks about the cover here https://itune...Wendy, he talks about the cover here https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/picturebooking-podcast-creating/id886090064?mt=2&i=336318199. Interesting.Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-46825218798916988622015-02-10T09:51:48.795-08:002015-02-10T09:51:48.795-08:00I guess I was too hard on the cover. It does pique...I guess I was too hard on the cover. It does pique your interest! Gotta get you to take it off the shelf after all. Thanks for stopping by, Sue!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-90052295519077191392015-02-09T08:08:27.770-08:002015-02-09T08:08:27.770-08:00I like the idea of telling what gravity does... de...I like the idea of telling what gravity does... definitely need to read this book to see how Jason does that. The cover.... seemed a bit too "movie-like" for me. I thought (just from the cover image) this would be a science fiction story!Sue Heavenrichhttp://archimedesnotebook.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-59963683688685624132015-02-07T16:35:01.648-08:002015-02-07T16:35:01.648-08:00I had hoped someone else would have seen the cover...I had hoped someone else would have seen the cover! Maybe I'm crazy. The colors are fantastic so what if there's a floating peeled banana.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-58152911536933681682015-02-07T16:34:06.155-08:002015-02-07T16:34:06.155-08:00It's true that story makes the science zing fo...It's true that story makes the science zing for kids who didn't drool over science like me.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-68809179689106301362015-02-07T16:32:52.299-08:002015-02-07T16:32:52.299-08:00Guess I need to improve my photo skills!Guess I need to improve my photo skills!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-66528325621156925532015-02-06T22:10:59.020-08:002015-02-06T22:10:59.020-08:00Wow. This one does sound perfect. I think I'll...Wow. This one does sound perfect. I think I'll have to hold it to really see the cover. It's late and my eyes are a bit blurry. :)Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-38545144377758897272015-02-06T14:39:30.534-08:002015-02-06T14:39:30.534-08:00I wasn't that interested in science as a child...I wasn't that interested in science as a child, so I like the idea that this pb uses humor - to appeal to the kids who need an extra reason to read it. The cover looks amazing, but not much like a pb to me. Christie Allredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13894997046420629180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-80695994826518319422015-02-06T14:22:31.349-08:002015-02-06T14:22:31.349-08:00Roaring Book Press is one of my favorite publisher...Roaring Book Press is one of my favorite publishers and I can imagine the great visuals with the sparse but powerful text of the first three spreads. I couldn't quite make out the cover, to be honest.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-16195398557974018342015-02-06T14:18:21.027-08:002015-02-06T14:18:21.027-08:00That's me, Catherine. A BIG kid. :))That's me, Catherine. A BIG kid. :))Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-72303910855582158132015-02-06T14:17:58.963-08:002015-02-06T14:17:58.963-08:00Jason Chin has a whole list of great ones to check...Jason Chin has a whole list of great ones to check out.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-58526692624427100392015-02-06T14:17:05.646-08:002015-02-06T14:17:05.646-08:00I am a Roaring Book Press fan too, but I like to s...I am a Roaring Book Press fan too, but I like to spread out the love in my recommendations. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-67431289494700869012015-02-06T14:16:36.508-08:002015-02-06T14:16:36.508-08:00Thanks for coming by, Joanne.Thanks for coming by, Joanne.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-49397184863609277282015-02-06T14:16:16.239-08:002015-02-06T14:16:16.239-08:00Talking about what gravity DOES, instead of what i...Talking about what gravity DOES, instead of what it IS, makes it wonderfully child friendly. Great for teachers and parents.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-36046086751561813692015-02-06T14:15:04.415-08:002015-02-06T14:15:04.415-08:00Me, too, Pat! And even though I'm not the inte...Me, too, Pat! And even though I'm not the intended age, lol, I usually learn a lot from them.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-58725076615892590852015-02-06T14:14:23.391-08:002015-02-06T14:14:23.391-08:00Small world, Heather! Did you son like the book? T...Small world, Heather! Did you son like the book? Three is at the bottom of the age range, but picture books are lumped in bins at my library so who'd know?Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-23829518927342725182015-02-06T13:02:50.226-08:002015-02-06T13:02:50.226-08:00This sounds great for kids and big kids!This sounds great for kids and big kids!Catherine Johnsonhttp://catherinemjohnson.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-7003714382535137042015-02-06T12:24:49.442-08:002015-02-06T12:24:49.442-08:00Well, this one sounds excellent! Good, fun science...Well, this one sounds excellent! Good, fun science books are hard to find for those little tykes! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-37457501441864597982015-02-06T11:57:29.121-08:002015-02-06T11:57:29.121-08:00I love science books that are well done. And I lov...I love science books that are well done. And I love books published by Roaring Book Press, so this is on my TBR list. Thanks for featuring!Jilanne Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866006633425949522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-79171326179374477872015-02-06T11:37:19.881-08:002015-02-06T11:37:19.881-08:00This book DOES look fascinating! Thanks so much fo...This book DOES look fascinating! Thanks so much for sharing!Joanne Sherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07656727089667265580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-63078605988895059942015-02-06T09:41:50.393-08:002015-02-06T09:41:50.393-08:00This looks terrific, Wendy! I love books that mak...This looks terrific, Wendy! I love books that make science fun and accessible to kids (and to me :)) And I love that you're so enthusiastic about it - it makes me want to go right out and read it! Thanks so much for sharing this one! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-27930746024972259832015-02-06T07:12:53.801-08:002015-02-06T07:12:53.801-08:00I saw the title and knew this was your choice. Th...I saw the title and knew this was your choice. Thank you for explaining the cover because I couldn't tell what the symbolism with the picture small. This is a book that I really would enjoy! Science always fascinates me.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-53232784324376228762015-02-06T05:29:17.317-08:002015-02-06T05:29:17.317-08:00My husband is currently attending the University o...My husband is currently attending the University of Illinois! Haha! Anyways I read this book to my 3 year old son the other week. I also love picture books about science and exploring the world around us. I just hopped over to that "Stir the Wonder" website and it looks amazing! I will definitely be visiting there again.heatherdent56https://www.blogger.com/profile/06901546679358236331noreply@blogger.com