tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post3258998975085988237..comments2024-03-25T05:15:06.225-04:00Comments on Bookish Ambition: PPBF: Again!Joanne Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-2794654867910809392015-09-27T19:28:20.307-04:002015-09-27T19:28:20.307-04:00I'll have to remember that. Let's see, I r...I'll have to remember that. Let's see, I read Argus this summer. It's by Michelle Knudsen, about a girl who's class science project turns out to be a dragon instead of a baby chicken. The whole dragon-in-school thing won my heart. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-78436823425438556842015-09-27T19:24:20.525-04:002015-09-27T19:24:20.525-04:00This book does have an interesting structure. It p...This book does have an interesting structure. It probably could have had a stronger resolution, but I like the ending and the twist, as I've mentioned. And I know it's a favorite with little readers.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-14666542841503062532015-09-27T19:22:37.665-04:002015-09-27T19:22:37.665-04:00I love it when my 11 year old asks to stay up and ...I love it when my 11 year old asks to stay up and read. I miss the begging for one more story though. As much as his independence warms my heart, I miss the snuggling-in-the-lap-read-me-a-picture-book nights. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-22444327984443663882015-09-27T19:20:58.148-04:002015-09-27T19:20:58.148-04:00Then you must know the secret twist designed into ...Then you must know the secret twist designed into the last page. I didn't have the heart to spoil it. Thanks for reading. Hope you had a great summer.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-62786282072501047392015-09-27T19:19:54.981-04:002015-09-27T19:19:54.981-04:00It certainly is common to all kids to stall. They ...It certainly is common to all kids to stall. They invent very clever solutions to the bedtime problem, though I think this little dragon's outcome is unique.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-3713178124119507532015-09-27T19:18:47.517-04:002015-09-27T19:18:47.517-04:00Ha Ha. That's true. I am sure my kids would. I...Ha Ha. That's true. I am sure my kids would. I love the description, "bright angry red."Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-11712011965001474232015-09-21T17:51:58.190-04:002015-09-21T17:51:58.190-04:00This sounds fun - and I'm such a sucker for an...This sounds fun - and I'm such a sucker for any books that have dragons in them!Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-9041172221670825602015-09-18T17:37:47.534-04:002015-09-18T17:37:47.534-04:00I really enjoy picture books with this structure. ...I really enjoy picture books with this structure. Will have to look for it!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-26177428301753051452015-09-18T17:22:27.736-04:002015-09-18T17:22:27.736-04:00Oh, I had a little dragon like this. He' s now...Oh, I had a little dragon like this. He' s now 11, but still stalls about turning out the light. He just wants to read! Haven't seen this one. Will have to check it out. Thanks!Jilanne Hoffmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866006633425949522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-46416733451343326972015-09-18T12:54:07.681-04:002015-09-18T12:54:07.681-04:00I think we've read this one before.I think we've read this one before. Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-89242884899888133712015-09-18T09:44:56.073-04:002015-09-18T09:44:56.073-04:00Many parents will love this book about little one ...Many parents will love this book about little one avoiding bedtime. It sounds like a fun and entertaining read! Great coverPatricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-9087283614639603042015-09-18T09:19:49.066-04:002015-09-18T09:19:49.066-04:00The toddler dragon on the cover is adorable and I ...The toddler dragon on the cover is adorable and I love the first lines of his bedtime story, who wouldn't want to emulate a hero like that?!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.com