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From: Kathleen Horning <horning>
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 09:58:56 -0500
Ann, thanks for reminding us not to underestimate children and of the importance of being open to the responses of real children when it comes to picture books. We'll be anxious to hear more about the responses you observe from the children with whom you share "Arlene Sardine." Please keep us updated.
In the meantime, we'd like to hear from people who have read Betsy Hearne's review but who have not yet had an opportunity to see "Arlene Sardine" first-hand. Is this a book you are anxious to seek out now that you have read the review? Once again, you can read the review at:
http://edfu.lis.uiuc.edu/puboff/bccb/0998big.html
Let us know what you think!
Kathleen T. Horning (khorning at facstaff.wisc.edu) Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education University of Wisconsin-Madison 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 North Park St. Madison, WI 53706
(608)&3930
Let's not underestimate young children's humor. Arlene Sardine is a funny, brilliant book that serves to enlighten, entertain and educate without being condescending to very young audiences. Will it create tears at the fish counter? Not from my perspective. (And rumor is, Chris Raschka eats a tin of sardines for lunch everyday so it clearly was not his purpose to turn young noses away from this feast.) I personally found Raschka's tale laugh-out-loud funny. And I believe that younger children will, too.
In fact, I believe Raschka captured a child's sensibilities perfectly. Isn't this a perfect example of how they play with, visualize and make sense of the world's realities? I only wish writers would come forward with more brilliant and into-kids'-heads tales like this one. Ann Angel Children's Writer
Received on Fri 11 Sep 1998 09:58:56 AM CDT
Date: Fri, 11 Sep 1998 09:58:56 -0500
Ann, thanks for reminding us not to underestimate children and of the importance of being open to the responses of real children when it comes to picture books. We'll be anxious to hear more about the responses you observe from the children with whom you share "Arlene Sardine." Please keep us updated.
In the meantime, we'd like to hear from people who have read Betsy Hearne's review but who have not yet had an opportunity to see "Arlene Sardine" first-hand. Is this a book you are anxious to seek out now that you have read the review? Once again, you can read the review at:
http://edfu.lis.uiuc.edu/puboff/bccb/0998big.html
Let us know what you think!
Kathleen T. Horning (khorning at facstaff.wisc.edu) Cooperative Children's Book Center School of Education University of Wisconsin-Madison 4290 Helen C. White Hall 600 North Park St. Madison, WI 53706
(608)&3930
Let's not underestimate young children's humor. Arlene Sardine is a funny, brilliant book that serves to enlighten, entertain and educate without being condescending to very young audiences. Will it create tears at the fish counter? Not from my perspective. (And rumor is, Chris Raschka eats a tin of sardines for lunch everyday so it clearly was not his purpose to turn young noses away from this feast.) I personally found Raschka's tale laugh-out-loud funny. And I believe that younger children will, too.
In fact, I believe Raschka captured a child's sensibilities perfectly. Isn't this a perfect example of how they play with, visualize and make sense of the world's realities? I only wish writers would come forward with more brilliant and into-kids'-heads tales like this one. Ann Angel Children's Writer
Received on Fri 11 Sep 1998 09:58:56 AM CDT
