tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post7845157764109745419..comments2024-03-11T07:02:20.237+01:00Comments on Read Aloud Dad : The Circus Ship by Chris Van DusenUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-43574530440836490212014-08-08T18:49:58.182+02:002014-08-08T18:49:58.182+02:00My little boy loves to read and his birthday is co...My little boy loves to read and his birthday is coming up soon. I want to surprise him with a great book. Where can i find this book? Is it in stores or just online? <br /><a href="http://nestorsadventures.com/shop" rel="nofollow"> http://nestorsadventures.com/shop</a>Hickory Poscerynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-70648800113665185342013-03-06T03:25:31.155+01:002013-03-06T03:25:31.155+01:00Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! ...Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! I hope you love Miss Rumphius and the Ox Cart Man as much as we do. You'll have to let me know what you and your kids think once you read them :)<br /><br /><br />And thank you so much for sharing with your followers. I truly appreciate it!<br /><br /><br />Happy reading!<br />LaurenLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-60884097139706917212013-03-06T01:28:36.231+01:002013-03-06T01:28:36.231+01:00Thanks for getting back to me with that fantastic ...Thanks for getting back to me with that fantastic list!<br /><br />I have a handful of your selections - The Eleventh Hour (http://amzn.to/ZlnGwG), Snowmen at Night (http://amzn.to/VA2AwB), The Seven Silly Eaters (my review: www.readalouddad.com/2011/01/review-seven-silly-eaters.html), How I Became a Pirate (http://amzn.to/XKADkl)... and my kids adore them to pieces!<br /><br />I've written down your suggestions and The Escape of Marvin the Ape (http://amzn.to/14oRUjZ) is already on my order list, while I have to get acquainted with the others and then they go to my wish list!!<br /><br />Simply fabulous!!<br /><br />Read Aloud DadRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-80726490003954283782013-03-06T01:28:35.289+01:002013-03-06T01:28:35.289+01:00Finally, in response to your invitation to share w...Finally, in response to your invitation to share with you the titles of some favorite books, I'm going to do so. I know kids react differently to books, but, in addition to some that you've already mentioned on your blog, here are twenty picture books that my three kids have loved: The Eleventh Hour; When Dinosaurs Came with Everything; Snowmen at Night; The Escape of Marvin the Ape; Mabel O'Leary Put Peas in Her Eary; Miss Twiggley's Tree; The Seven Silly Eaters; Sir Kevin of Devon; How I Became a Pirate; Pirate's Don't Change Diapers; Eli; Officer Buckle and Gloria; Pssst!; Unique Monique; Mean Jean the Recess Queen; Never Tease a Weasel (1964 version); Anatole; Miss Suzy; Dino-Hockey; and Turkey Trouble (Silvano & Harper). <br /><br />Best,<br />KimberlyKimberlynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-27422265484808749282013-03-05T16:41:09.965+01:002013-03-05T16:41:09.965+01:00You are most welcome Lauren!
The lofty goal is g...You are most welcome Lauren! <br /><br />The lofty goal is great - it gives your blog such a fabulous identity and mission. I simply love it. <br /><br />I adore the fact that your not reviewing children's books, but Great children's books. There is a world of difference.<br /><br />Thank you so much for the two book recommendations - Miss Rumphius and Ox Cart Man and for including the links to your reviews! They are so moving! <br /><br />I must find a copy of each for our home library - "picture book perfection", I can't miss that! <br /><br />I will share the reviews on my Twitter, Facebook and G+ accounts! <br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for your warm message and kind recommendations! <br /><br />Read Aloud DadRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-15820637647004928842013-03-03T14:21:17.412+01:002013-03-03T14:21:17.412+01:00Oh, and while I'm at it, I thought I'd men...Oh, and while I'm at it, I thought I'd mention two of my other all time favorite picture books: Miss Rumphius and the Ox Cart Man. In my opinion, they are picture book perfection. I'll try to link my reviews of them here in case you want to check them out:<br /><br />http://365greatchildrensbooks.blogspot.com/2011/10/day-120-ox-cart-man.html<br /><br />http://365greatchildrensbooks.blogspot.com/2011/06/day-66-miss-rumphius.html<br /><br /><br /><br />Enjoy!!Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-70828670770763292202013-03-03T13:47:25.417+01:002013-03-03T13:47:25.417+01:00Thanks so much for your lovely reply, Read Aloud D...Thanks so much for your lovely reply, Read Aloud Dad! I'm so thrilled you enjoyed my blog, as well. It has been such a fun project for me, though I sometimes wonder if I got in a bit over my head by vowing to find 365 fabulous books. Perhaps I should have kept things more general and not set such a lofty goal :) I'm excited about the challenge, though, and while it seems to get harder to find more great books as I go along, I know they are out there just waiting for us! <br /><br />I couldn't agree with you more about how much bigger blogging is than just writing. I've connected with so many wonderful parents and educators along the way, and I'm always so inspired to know how many other people out there are as passionate as I am about reading with their kids. I just love it! I've also found blogging to be a nice creative, educational outlet for me since taking time off from being a middle school teacher. I was always passionate about literacy then, too, so I've enjoyed shifting my focus a bit to more early childhood literacy. Hopefully, I've also managed to introduce people to some great new books in the process, too. It's just a wonderful thing all around. <br /><br />Of course, I'm thrilled to have connected with you and your blog and look forward to all of your future reviews. Thanks again for your thoughtful response, and I do hope that we'll be in touch from time to time!<br /><br />All the best to you and your family,<br /><br />LaurenLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-70637682465000686722013-03-02T17:53:57.096+01:002013-03-02T17:53:57.096+01:00Hi Lauren,
Thanks so much for letting me know! Wo...Hi Lauren,<br /><br />Thanks so much for letting me know! Wow, I get so emotional when I read comments such as yours. <br /><br />Every now and then, I get that feeling that I may be missing the point with my posts and that Read Aloud Dad has become "just another boring and repetitive blog" - and then a comment like yours comes to shine a light on my day. <br /><br />Funnily enough, Read Aloud Dad has a served a much greater purpose for me than blogging. I got into contact with so many like-minded parents and teachers. And this gave me an extra boost of confidence about reading aloud to my kids. <br /><br />And wait a moment. I simply love what you are doing on 365 Great Children's Books - just look at what a fabulous list of summer books you compiled on your blog at http://365greatchildrensbooks.blogspot.com/2012/06/our-summery-summer-reading-list.html !! <br /><br />That is a list that blows my mind how good it is. Imagine taking all those books away on a holiday, I think that any parent would change the lives of his/her kids forever. With just one holiday! <br /><br />Back to Chris Van Dusen - you just put "If I Built A House" ( http://amzn.to/Yg721W ) and "If I Built a Car" ( http://amzn.to/Wxl1nu ) on the top of my review list. I must do a review as soon as possible! <br /><br />Those two books are indeed unimaginably good - we have them both. Yes, I can't believe that these two books are not more widely known. The fantastic rhymes and the incredible illustrations are such a killer combination.<br /><br />If I Built a House is an incredible follow-up on what was already a perfect book (If I Built a Car).<br /><br />Thanks for taking the time to get in touch - and for your reminder about these two fabulous books!<br /><br /><br />A big hug from<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @6face3deee7333c8730963f315f05c9e:disqusRead Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-65449436015539371382013-03-02T05:55:06.522+01:002013-03-02T05:55:06.522+01:00Hi there, Read Aloud Dad!
First, I just have to ...Hi there, Read Aloud Dad! <br /><br />First, I just have to say how much I love your site! It has taken me far too long to actually contact you to let you know, but I think what you do is simply fabulous. Thank you!<br /><br />We love all of Chris Van Dusen's books, and are particularly enamored by his latest, If I Built a House. I'm actually going to read it next week when I'm the "mystery reader" in my son's preschool class, and plan on buying our own copy soon. I just love the creativity and imagination it inspires on top of being an all-around fantastic book to read aloud! If I Built a Car is another one of our favorites, so I thought I'd mention them in case you wanted to check them out. <br /><br />Read on, Ninja! And thanks again for all you do!<br />Lauren<br />365 Great Children's BooksLaurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-24932631893110534602012-02-02T15:56:15.697+01:002012-02-02T15:56:15.697+01:00Hi Confu,
No need to apologize! I am late with my...Hi Confu,<br /><br />No need to apologize! I am late with my response too (blush).<br /><br />I am so happy that you enjoyed it! It is a true treasure and a life changer. <br /><br />Good children's books transcend their original purpose - they become part of who we are. <br /><br />Your message moved me and I am touched that you enjoyed all the reviews and book tips. Thank you so much for taking the time to tell me!<br /><br />For the past seven days or so (I'm not counting), I took a brief pause from blogging - but I never take a pause from reading aloud!<br /><br />Do you know that I had to go back to The Circus Ship, just to see that hilarious gorilla! Chris Van Dusen is a funny man and great illustrator indeed!<br /><br />I love your words: "Who says Reading Aloud benefits only the kids!"<br /><br />Bravo!<br /><br />Read Aloud Dad<br /><br />Re: @b1fbef914d155d9ebefb8cb7f787acbf Read Aloud Dadhttp://www.readalouddad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1903132716272208853.post-41976035048194249462012-01-24T17:41:20.341+01:002012-01-24T17:41:20.341+01:00Sorry it took so long to post a comment. This is b...Sorry it took so long to post a comment. This is book is incredible. Ever since i've subscribed, i have purchased most of your recommended books and have not regretted a single purchase till date. Thank you for taking time out to pen your thoughts about these awesome books. I think it's wonderful to read to your kids and help them discover the joy that reading can bring. I have been reading to my now 2 year old daughter ever since she was 2 months old, and crossing my fingers that she grows up to be an avid reader. The Circus Ship made me laugh so hard today, especially looking at the gorilla disguised in the hat. Of course my daugher is still too young to understand why mommy went into fits of laughter looking at the 'go go', she got the idea that something was very very funny. Who says Reading Aloud benefits only the kids :)Confunoreply@blogger.com