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Emily
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Date Posted: 19:24:43 08/19/07 Sun
In reply to:
Sara Christiansen
's message, "Re: Picture books" on 20:08:41 08/18/07 Sat
Have you read "Sheep in a Jeep"? There are several other Sheep books that follow it. They are great. I actually don't own any, but my sister does and I love them.
Okay--what about books that have snotty dialogue? Or dialogue that isn't quite...how do I say...something that I want Ruby to latch on to and mimic either in attitude or concept. I TOTALLY change the words. It is so funny. For example, there is this one book my mom gave us called, "Ruby in Her Own Time," and it is basically a Charolott's web book about the runt duckling that is slow to develope, but in the end she ends up flying higher and farther than all the other ducks. So, at first she is afraid to swim, and she doesn't eat very well. Since they share the same name (Ruby and the runt duckling), I totally change the words. It is probably pathetic, and hilarious if you were to spy on me reading the book to her. The message of the book is fine--but not to a 2 year old who would think the message is "swiming is scarey and I don't like to eat anything." ;-)
Max and Ruby books are wonderful. If you haven't seen the cartoon, you might think that Ruby is a little bossy and snotty, but if you see the cartoon, you realize by her tone of voice that she is very patient and maternal--very nurturing and mother-hen-like to her little brother Max. So, when I read the books to Ruby, I make sure my voice is very sweet and kind during that dialogue. I think the books are wonderful and positive, and quite funny for adults.
Chiska--I remember in London learning that you had a big weakness for children's books--you had an awesome library. Do you still have it? I think it is so cool--what a great thing to collect. Of all the things people collect (thimbals, tea cups, spoons) I think children's books are awesome!
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