tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post8152900718474752232..comments2024-03-25T05:15:06.225-04:00Comments on Bookish Ambition: PPBF: ShortcutJoanne Robertshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-77647653013688338442013-11-16T18:11:52.019-05:002013-11-16T18:11:52.019-05:00This book sounds like tons of fun, Joanne! I love...This book sounds like tons of fun, Joanne! I love those delightful comedy-of-errors type stories. I haven't heard of this one, so I'll have to check it out. I always think of David Macaulay in conjunction with those books like Cathedral!Susanna Leonard Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-114538502285857872013-11-10T14:09:34.284-05:002013-11-10T14:09:34.284-05:00I never thought of it that way. You're right! ...I never thought of it that way. You're right! Thanks for you comments.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-1190013206544988322013-11-10T06:09:10.972-05:002013-11-10T06:09:10.972-05:00With a title like "Shortcut" there has ...With a title like "Shortcut" there has to be some fun and mayhem ahead. This will be an enjoyable read for kids, I'm sure! Thanks.patientdreamerhttp://www.patientdreamer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-28976088731256665732013-11-09T17:09:43.750-05:002013-11-09T17:09:43.750-05:00Let us know what you think. Let us know what you think. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-91942974827470470522013-11-09T15:25:21.209-05:002013-11-09T15:25:21.209-05:00That crazy cover got me! This one sounds great! Th...That crazy cover got me! This one sounds great! Thanks for sharing. I'll be looking for it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-78489741383344020312013-11-09T11:13:18.026-05:002013-11-09T11:13:18.026-05:00'Hard to believe that he can pull it all toget...'Hard to believe that he can pull it all together. But is makes me laugh every time. Thanks for stopping by.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-41360055850182027712013-11-09T11:12:18.683-05:002013-11-09T11:12:18.683-05:00I was a huge fan of Scary's work, growing up. ...I was a huge fan of Scary's work, growing up. I would say rather Hilary Knight, than Richard Scary, but you'll have to read it and let me know.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-7915767850433806842013-11-09T11:09:03.393-05:002013-11-09T11:09:03.393-05:00Thanks, Jarm. You're right. The mash-up is gre...Thanks, Jarm. You're right. The mash-up is great for students and writers alike. Hope your month is full of good ideas!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-74665177778626888492013-11-09T11:07:42.348-05:002013-11-09T11:07:42.348-05:00That's what happens with us illustrators :) I ...That's what happens with us illustrators :) I think you'll like this one.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-16897265344193872382013-11-09T11:02:54.551-05:002013-11-09T11:02:54.551-05:00Sounds fantastic.... 7 points of view! Looking for...Sounds fantastic.... 7 points of view! Looking forward to reading it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-68549309073367489272013-11-08T21:23:47.329-05:002013-11-08T21:23:47.329-05:00From your description, this sounds a little like t...From your description, this sounds a little like the Richard Scary books...lots going on! But I love the underlying humor and 'cause and effect' quality that shines through. Thanks for a wonderful review, Joanne...this is yet another title I must try to find. :)Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712957075467564382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-34409913370298432482013-11-08T17:15:56.807-05:002013-11-08T17:15:56.807-05:00I like your mash-up suggestions, Joanne. Just in ...I like your mash-up suggestions, Joanne. Just in time for PiBoIdMo! David Macaulay is one of my most favorite author/illustrators. . .Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-58200886777442222072013-11-08T15:02:09.353-05:002013-11-08T15:02:09.353-05:00You had me with the cover. Well, the author, reall...You had me with the cover. Well, the author, really!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-37131829668096544542013-11-08T14:02:46.063-05:002013-11-08T14:02:46.063-05:00Thank-you. I used to teach a variety of home-schoo...Thank-you. I used to teach a variety of home-schooler art classes. The most successful projects were often the ones involving picture books: Another reason "why picture books are important" (That's a shameless plug for picturebookmonth.com)Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-39132493789038996142013-11-08T13:58:44.048-05:002013-11-08T13:58:44.048-05:00There is so much to see in the art. I think even t...There is so much to see in the art. I think even the youngest readers will go back to explore the clues the illustrator leaves behind. My experience with this book has been with readers 8 and up.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-557484406203720522013-11-08T13:56:38.479-05:002013-11-08T13:56:38.479-05:00Thanks. I am continually amazed David is able to k...Thanks. I am continually amazed David is able to keep the pacing in a book of this length. To my mind, it's a good example of tension and release, expectation and resolution. In a quirky way, of course.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-69636552168806796592013-11-08T13:54:22.716-05:002013-11-08T13:54:22.716-05:00The detailed antics in the illustrations make this...The detailed antics in the illustrations make this a book readers will return to often. I hope you enjoy it too.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-67467973824038464322013-11-08T10:38:26.034-05:002013-11-08T10:38:26.034-05:00This sounds like a real page-turner for kids that ...This sounds like a real page-turner for kids that is filled with fun and a little suspense. I really like the activities you suggested for teachers to use with this book. Kids would have a lot of fun making their own stories.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-84587329664141605042013-11-08T10:07:46.973-05:002013-11-08T10:07:46.973-05:00With the short word count and plentiful illustrati...With the short word count and plentiful illustrations this looks like it would engage young readers for a long time. Another new one for me!Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-26273311326974755582013-11-08T09:49:24.108-05:002013-11-08T09:49:24.108-05:00Fun title. And I love 64 page PBs. The more, the b...Fun title. And I love 64 page PBs. The more, the better :) Thanks for sharing and good activity suggestions.Miranda Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00479324010424718024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4086060608799640898.post-10659676807728695602013-11-08T08:53:53.992-05:002013-11-08T08:53:53.992-05:00Love your activity suggestions, Joanna, and this d...Love your activity suggestions, Joanna, and this does feel like a thrill-a-minute kind of book.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.com