tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post5402322692691224505..comments2023-03-25T07:04:09.648-07:00Comments on Extended Shelf Life: Miracle on Main StreetLibrary Jewelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06460917654300703097noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post-77305514987916134642011-09-24T15:49:42.069-07:002011-09-24T15:49:42.069-07:00So far, Brattcat, they seem to simply enjoy the sa...So far, Brattcat, they seem to simply enjoy the satisfaction of Joy's discovery. We'll see what the next week brings. The baby, of course, is me.<br /><br />I would love to see that jack-o-lantern, Joyce and David. I hope the conference was a success.Library Jewelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06460917654300703097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post-51526311528831717882011-09-23T21:18:00.785-07:002011-09-23T21:18:00.785-07:00What a great role model you were...showing your st...What a great role model you were...showing your students that it's okay to cry. I bet that had a strong (positive) impact on the kids, just like the book.David LaRochellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146141298496287697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post-3915688645911365902011-09-23T03:47:18.347-07:002011-09-23T03:47:18.347-07:00I wonder if the children will dream of that openin...I wonder if the children will dream of that opening scene...if they'll go home and discuss it with their parents...or if they are so enveloped by the rest of Joy's story that the dumpster beginning can be let go. Love the photo of the wee, sweet baby, btw.brattcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10382428477056833533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7575001999763750294.post-42449037808524247262011-09-22T19:50:55.544-07:002011-09-22T19:50:55.544-07:00This was one of my favorite stories in the book, b...This was one of my favorite stories in the book, because Joy was certain of what she needed to do, and took charge of the discovery of her "angel". So uplifting! In other news, I got to watch David carve a pumpkin this evening at the Northwoods Children's Book Conference!Joyce Sidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02528420395072182909noreply@blogger.com