tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post8767981570614119182..comments2024-03-04T10:23:03.957-08:00Comments on Noodling with Words: Flabbersmashed About You - Perfect Picture Book FridayUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-46903539146067843312013-03-31T15:33:49.103-07:002013-03-31T15:33:49.103-07:00Flabbersmashed is just the word to hook me! I'...Flabbersmashed is just the word to hook me! I'll have to find this book! Thanks for the review!Penny Parker Klostermannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15043861965501388155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-60795235063869221522013-03-31T13:23:18.301-07:002013-03-31T13:23:18.301-07:00I smiled when I first saw this title as it reminde...I smiled when I first saw this title as it reminded me of when visiting my friend in Chile some weeks ago, and I offered to help in the kitchen, she asked if I would "smash" the potatoes. I was wondering what she meant until I realised she meant, "mash" them. I had never heard that expression before. <br />"Flabbersmashed" sounds like a perfect word for such a universal emotion. Excellent choice for PBBF, Wendy.patientdreamerhttp://www.patientdreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-75444463368983246622013-03-30T07:17:23.807-07:002013-03-30T07:17:23.807-07:00Flabbersmashed just about sums up that feeling. I ...Flabbersmashed just about sums up that feeling. I remember it well. Thanks for sharing this wonderful book.Kirsten Larsonhttp://creatingcuriouskids.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-27584613512516219052013-03-29T15:20:42.428-07:002013-03-29T15:20:42.428-07:00I don't think anyone ages out of this emotion....I don't think anyone ages out of this emotion.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-20378875156325041262013-03-29T15:19:49.731-07:002013-03-29T15:19:49.731-07:00Especially this sort of grey area, where no one is...Especially this sort of grey area, where no one is nasty but feelings get hurt anyway.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-20034311460039487392013-03-29T15:19:06.206-07:002013-03-29T15:19:06.206-07:00I like the fact that the end isn't "tidy....I like the fact that the end isn't "tidy."Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-88252898114269884372013-03-29T15:17:40.168-07:002013-03-29T15:17:40.168-07:00It's onomatopoeia with silliness.It's onomatopoeia with silliness.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-33169282019333990152013-03-29T15:01:19.876-07:002013-03-29T15:01:19.876-07:00Oooh, some days, I still get that "flabbersma...Oooh, some days, I still get that "flabbersmashed" feeling. But, as an adult, there is nothing that a Vodka Creamsicle won't solve (LOL!...hope kids aren't reading this). ;) This book definitely has universal appeal with that topic. Who doesn't feel left out every once in a while?Teresa Robesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848939225552527941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-14324263747085189552013-03-29T12:08:54.889-07:002013-03-29T12:08:54.889-07:00Great choice, Wendy. I love friendship books. Bein...Great choice, Wendy. I love friendship books. Being friends can be a mine field for little kids. It's trickier than it sounds, sometimes.....Genevievehttp://earontheball.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-27338238493043981762013-03-29T11:48:14.396-07:002013-03-29T11:48:14.396-07:00That is a great word and a very common subject to ...That is a great word and a very common subject to highlight. I hope I remember this one if I ever need it for the kids.catherinemjohnson.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14682281308178996823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-13621841268249865772013-03-29T10:22:16.851-07:002013-03-29T10:22:16.851-07:00What a terrific word! I'll be looking for this...What a terrific word! I'll be looking for this one.Julie Rowan-Zochhttp://www.julierowanzoch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-28847920843717448272013-03-29T10:12:19.029-07:002013-03-29T10:12:19.029-07:00Spare text and crazy fonts make it a fun read even...Spare text and crazy fonts make it a fun read even though it's a "serious" subject.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-20348351808451274692013-03-29T09:55:46.628-07:002013-03-29T09:55:46.628-07:00Why haven't I heard of this one yet. Thanks, ...Why haven't I heard of this one yet. Thanks, Wendy!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-629699473329632502013-03-29T08:59:21.190-07:002013-03-29T08:59:21.190-07:00Even part of adulthood! Those feelings just don...Even part of adulthood! Those feelings just don't go away.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-18519405672180378882013-03-29T08:58:45.047-07:002013-03-29T08:58:45.047-07:00The duo is a great one. The pink color on the cove...The duo is a great one. The pink color on the cover may turn off some boys, but the feelings are universal.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-730739779343852652013-03-29T08:03:43.387-07:002013-03-29T08:03:43.387-07:00Love the word flabbersmashed. Sounds like a good ...Love the word flabbersmashed. Sounds like a good book to read with kids. Every kid feels left out at time -- and leaves others out. Part of childhood. So many good discussion points.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-8080962848007722562013-03-29T05:43:48.094-07:002013-03-29T05:43:48.094-07:00Wendy, this book looks like so much fun, and perfe...Wendy, this book looks like so much fun, and perfect for a counselor who gets to talk with kids about their feelings all day long! I recognize the drawings so I must have something on my shelf already by this dynamic duo, but we have today off so I check it out until Monday.<br /><br />Happy Easter!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.com