tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post881171295174526842..comments2024-02-19T16:27:17.334-06:00Comments on THE PLANET ESME PLAN: THE STRANGE CASE OF ORIGAMI YODA and GREAT SUMMER READS (FICTION)Esme Raji Codellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04517767178981635423noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-59406323543784610242012-09-01T11:45:03.660-05:002012-09-01T11:45:03.660-05:00I did enjoy The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (have...I did enjoy The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (have to make time in all my school reading to read 2 & 3 soon!). Great idea to suggest it as a read alike for Wimpy Kid.<br />I did not particularly care for The Dreamer. :(<br />-New follower (Fellow Kidlitosphere-er) YSPrincessElisabeth Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14709561391709323541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-3153742277035178652010-07-31T23:11:06.493-05:002010-07-31T23:11:06.493-05:00this site is cute and has a cute book for girls. ...this site is cute and has a cute book for girls. great story and moral lesson.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-23174845028064580152010-07-31T16:13:41.215-05:002010-07-31T16:13:41.215-05:00I remember in grade school that we were allowed to...I remember in grade school that we were allowed to pick out our own books and order them from a catalog. I loved this because we weren't forced to read something that held no interest. I ordered 6 books and read all of them.<br /><br />Kids love to learn if learning isn't regimented to the point that one's eyes glaze over.Bedbug Bookshttp://www.bedbugbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-79502550500352412472010-07-28T10:18:35.331-05:002010-07-28T10:18:35.331-05:00The first book that caught my eye that my son and ...The first book that caught my eye that my son and I might like to read together is Windblowne. Your review of the plot and the description of the writing technique has won me over. Thanks for your post!Bookstore 4 Kidshttp://www.bookstore4kids.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-49940312298688522182010-07-27T10:35:11.637-05:002010-07-27T10:35:11.637-05:00What a wonderful list of books for me to check out...What a wonderful list of books for me to check out. Thanks for posting. I'm very happy to have found this blog.middle grade ninjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15132043736808253237noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-3235885208231134242010-07-26T13:28:12.920-05:002010-07-26T13:28:12.920-05:00Thanks for the great list! I loved Palace Beautifu...Thanks for the great list! I loved Palace Beautiful. I hope it gets a lot of attention.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17412431380650578263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-36026502681737112172010-07-21T21:40:09.954-05:002010-07-21T21:40:09.954-05:00Esme,
Your recommendations are fabulous. We joine...Esme,<br /><br />Your recommendations are fabulous. We joined Baker Dem the year you were leaving and unfortunately did not get to connect in person. I have heard so many wonderful things about you and I do follow your blog.<br /><br />I have two daughters ages 8 and 10 and half and both of them love reading - although very different kinds of stuff. Your recommendations have something exciting for both of them.<br /><br />Regards,<br />TejuTejuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11338922057857115113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-51165902798266728422010-07-20T17:10:19.420-05:002010-07-20T17:10:19.420-05:00Esme, you ROCK! I just wrote down every one of the...Esme, you ROCK! I just wrote down every one of these titles. <br />Only 4 more weeks to read, read, read! Ahhhh!!!Rawleyhttp://asweetread.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-26594499663150549202010-07-19T16:28:58.308-05:002010-07-19T16:28:58.308-05:00Thanks for the great recommendations. My reading l...Thanks for the great recommendations. My reading list always grows after I read your posts. By the way, I LOVED Out of My Mind by Sharon Draper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-63085320944498967402010-07-18T11:55:07.355-05:002010-07-18T11:55:07.355-05:00Ooh, great recommendations! Can't wait to orde...Ooh, great recommendations! Can't wait to order them from my library!soniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09699796086402523726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-71707484552923693592010-07-17T18:16:40.384-05:002010-07-17T18:16:40.384-05:00Esme, when I was at Seven Stories in Newcastle (th...Esme, when I was at Seven Stories in Newcastle (the largest independent children's book store in the UK) last October, they had a fantastic Judith Kern exhibit in their museum - several rooms of things. I think I took some pictures and I scored the last signed copy of The Tiger Who Came to Tea. That book is truly revered in England. (P.S. Thanks for making Humphrey and me happy campers.)Betty Birneyhttp://bettybirney.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-79028829272710149102010-07-17T14:53:59.984-05:002010-07-17T14:53:59.984-05:00Maybe also try THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAP series b...Maybe also try THE TAIL OF EMILY WINDSNAP series by Liz Kessler? A little challenging, but mermaids may be a motivator!Esme Raji Codellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517767178981635423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-33429204797247381352010-07-17T14:50:21.991-05:002010-07-17T14:50:21.991-05:00That's tricky, because I don't know your d...That's tricky, because I don't know your daughter...a trip to the public library's always the best bet, but it sounds like you already do that. :-) So check out:<br />THE GIANTS AND THE JONESES by Julia Donaldson<br />THE GOLD-THREADED DRESS by Carolyn Marsden<br />EMMALINE AND THE BUNNY by Katherine Hannigan<br />THE DOLL FAMILY series by Ann Martin<br />BEANY AND THE MEANY by by Susan Wojciechowski<br />She's already into series, yes? Like Ramona, Frannie K. Stein, Guardians of Ga'hoole, Babymouse, Clementine, or the hilarious Horrible Harry series?<br />Good luck...and happy reading!Esme Raji Codellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04517767178981635423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24418123.post-8945555579094574562010-07-17T14:28:31.118-05:002010-07-17T14:28:31.118-05:00Thanks, Esme, for another fabulous list of recomme...Thanks, Esme, for another fabulous list of recommended books! Do you have (now or in a previous post) recommendations for GOOD chapter books appropriate for 5 year olds? My daughter is reading at approx a 3rd grade level, and I can't feed her books fast enough. Thanks!Christianne @ Little Page Turnershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16792130037847565084noreply@blogger.com