tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post8911807307653067344..comments2024-03-04T10:23:03.957-08:00Comments on Noodling with Words: Perfect Picture Book Friday-Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson, illustrated by E.B. LewisUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-5658979324004888522013-01-31T23:21:28.764-08:002013-01-31T23:21:28.764-08:00This sounds like a great story no matter what the ...This sounds like a great story no matter what the word count is. I often pay attention to that detail, due to my kiddo's age and attention span. Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-85098065982405614312013-01-26T07:18:44.312-08:002013-01-26T07:18:44.312-08:00I too have a hard time sometimes with this push to...I too have a hard time sometimes with this push towards shorter and shorter PBs. I think it's sometimes hard to have a rich story and well-developed characters with such restrictions. This looks like a fabulous book, Wendy!Kirsten Larsonhttp://creatingcuriouskids.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-905057693387951222013-01-25T15:30:23.356-08:002013-01-25T15:30:23.356-08:00Thanks for visiting, Janet!Thanks for visiting, Janet!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-7637620167690387332013-01-25T15:30:04.828-08:002013-01-25T15:30:04.828-08:00This is a very touching story. It's in a way ...This is a very touching story. It's in a way something like a MG/CB I have a draft of, where although the lesson is learned it is not exactly a happy ending. I wasn't sure if there were books out there like this, so am pleased you have shared this. Must check this book out. Thank you Wendy.patientdreamerhttp://www.patientdreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-20022797553679094182013-01-25T15:30:04.034-08:002013-01-25T15:30:04.034-08:00The Other Side brings actual tears to my eyes. It&...The Other Side brings actual tears to my eyes. It's one of the "great" books.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-2989656175896671912013-01-25T15:29:20.255-08:002013-01-25T15:29:20.255-08:00Now if we can just remember that adage while we...Now if we can just remember that adage while we're writing...Thanks for visiting, Teresa.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-53303464650181756812013-01-25T15:27:46.664-08:002013-01-25T15:27:46.664-08:00Get in line at the library!Get in line at the library!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-19114594379010761742013-01-25T15:27:24.952-08:002013-01-25T15:27:24.952-08:00Thanks, Amy. I know there are programs (although I...Thanks, Amy. I know there are programs (although I didn't think to check one for total word count!). But I was studying the sentence length, words per page, per spread anyway. I like to dissect the books I really like, and this is one. :)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-6717293465254422602013-01-25T15:24:25.724-08:002013-01-25T15:24:25.724-08:00Untidy endings are a part of life, as much as we t...Untidy endings are a part of life, as much as we try to shield our children, this is a lesson they need to learn.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-56711441768016449012013-01-25T15:21:43.604-08:002013-01-25T15:21:43.604-08:00Thanks for visiting, Susanna, and introducing me t...Thanks for visiting, Susanna, and introducing me to Perfect Picture Book Friday!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-21607161570655774412013-01-25T15:21:04.084-08:002013-01-25T15:21:04.084-08:00E.B. Lewis came to my son's school and gave an...E.B. Lewis came to my son's school and gave an amazing presentation. I love all his books.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-71649816676858219662013-01-25T15:20:03.708-08:002013-01-25T15:20:03.708-08:00Sounds like a unique PB. Thanks for sharing.Sounds like a unique PB. Thanks for sharing.Janethttp://creativewritingintheblackberrypatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-15298977314086157292013-01-25T14:35:32.450-08:002013-01-25T14:35:32.450-08:00Wendy, there's a website where you can check w...Wendy, there's a website where you can check wordcounts of existing books. It's at Renaissance Learning (the company that makes the Accelerated Reader software program).<br /><br />This sounds beautiful! I actually just checked out The Other Side from the library. Now I can't wait to read it.Carrie Fhttp://storypatch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-87107521999029716282013-01-25T14:28:05.485-08:002013-01-25T14:28:05.485-08:00I agree with that adage that the number of words s...I agree with that adage that the number of words should be however many it needs to be (within reason...LOL!). I also grew up wearing hand-me-downs and love shopping at thrift stores as an adult. :) Will definitely have to check out Each Kindness. Teresa Robesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848939225552527941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-42611004478825164972013-01-25T13:44:58.708-08:002013-01-25T13:44:58.708-08:00Holy moly, did you actually count the words? You g...Holy moly, did you actually count the words? You go, Wendy! (For future reference though, you can check word counts on arbookfind.com They have this book at 865 words :-))<br /><br />The artwork in this book looks lovely. I look forward to checking it out!Amy Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10603444232866340533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-72761930088650803892013-01-25T12:53:27.716-08:002013-01-25T12:53:27.716-08:00I'm intrigued. REALLY intrigued. I will search...I'm intrigued. REALLY intrigued. I will search this one out for sure! Thanks.Genevievehttp://earontheball.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-36443853825980119982013-01-25T12:43:41.794-08:002013-01-25T12:43:41.794-08:00Wendy, I have been wanting to read this book. And...Wendy, I have been wanting to read this book. And, I'm a Woodson fan. I enjoyed your thought about words and the importance of focusing on telling the story. And, I think kids need untidy endings! A missed opportunity is a very strong message. Can't wait to read this! Excellent choice!Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-83635049113466945132013-01-25T08:42:44.302-08:002013-01-25T08:42:44.302-08:00This book sounds like a wonderful one, Wendy. Tha...This book sounds like a wonderful one, Wendy. Thanks for sharing it!Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5171785485297377088.post-80947456215890760282013-01-25T08:41:09.773-08:002013-01-25T08:41:09.773-08:00Wendy, this sounds like a touching book. One I'...Wendy, this sounds like a touching book. One I'd like to read and share with my class. I am a Lewis fan - there is a warmth in his illustrations that conveys such feeling. I was one of those kids who was picked on. When I was in 7th grade in 1967, we moved from country town Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. to Los Angeles, CA. Talk about culture shock! My knee socks, long skirts and braces stuck out among the mini skirts, bee hive hairdos, white lipstick and black eye liner. I guess I should make a PB out of that! I'm going to have to check out both books - I've somehow missed the Other Side. Thank you for sharing.Laura Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738464838844656927noreply@blogger.com