tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post2409142626304879904..comments2024-02-25T10:47:13.049-05:00Comments on Susanna Leonard Hill: Perfect Picture Book Friday - The Busy Life Of Ernestine BuckmeisterSusanna Leonard Hillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17655630528649780363noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-20627231774699867272012-01-31T13:20:10.179-05:002012-01-31T13:20:10.179-05:00It is a fun book, Barbara, and you're right - ...It is a fun book, Barbara, and you're right - the message may be more aimed at parents than kids to some degree. But the story, I think, is still very fun for kids. Childhood doesn't seem to last as long as it used to - free play is crucial :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-75869777632982449412012-01-31T13:14:03.400-05:002012-01-31T13:14:03.400-05:00That sounds like a GREAT book! Maybe more importan...That sounds like a GREAT book! Maybe more important for some parents to read, than their kids :) You see a lot of that "must fill my kid's day, every day" mentality. I personally think free-play is extremely valuable.<br />BarbaraGrade ONEderfulhttp://gradeonederful.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-87891458012699208742012-01-28T09:24:04.031-05:002012-01-28T09:24:04.031-05:00You should see it, Leigh! It's impressive!You should see it, Leigh! It's impressive!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-3153553212585817882012-01-28T09:23:15.759-05:002012-01-28T09:23:15.759-05:00I have a friend whose daughter's name is Berna...I have a friend whose daughter's name is Bernadette and she calls her Bern - not far from Ern - and this book could be about her!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-17391444825569919012012-01-28T09:23:15.134-05:002012-01-28T09:23:15.134-05:00Yes, it really does! I love all the little detail...Yes, it really does! I love all the little details on the schedules and stuff!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-78599275091308095562012-01-28T09:20:35.108-05:002012-01-28T09:20:35.108-05:00Glad you like it, Loni :) Good weekend to you too...Glad you like it, Loni :) Good weekend to you too!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-1360610130824022082012-01-28T02:02:05.263-05:002012-01-28T02:02:05.263-05:00I am a sucker for great illustrations in picture b...I am a sucker for great illustrations in picture books, and this one definitely has them! I love it.Peggy Eddlemannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-36511654057484827052012-01-27T23:41:14.210-05:002012-01-27T23:41:14.210-05:00I can't wait to read The Busy Life of Ernestin...I can't wait to read The Busy Life of Ernestine Buckmeister! Believe it or not, I once taught a little girl named Ernestine. I was so surprised to see this book with her name because it is so unusual-I have always remembered that student because she was so unique and special.Kellyamtowerkoreneknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-29558426088340507202012-01-27T22:10:25.722-05:002012-01-27T22:10:25.722-05:00This sounds wonderful. It would be hilarious to ch...This sounds wonderful. It would be hilarious to check out her "full" schedule. My goodness. You're right - sometimes kids just need to be able to play and be kids. Would love to get this one. Thanks for sharing it for today!Leigh Covingtonhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003195162629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-20126478834524814302012-01-27T21:57:49.566-05:002012-01-27T21:57:49.566-05:00I love the message of this book. It sounds like a ...I love the message of this book. It sounds like a delightful addition to any library. Thanks for the review Susanna. Happy weekend! :)Loni Edwardshttp://loniedwards.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-6069935995595971592012-01-27T21:43:25.375-05:002012-01-27T21:43:25.375-05:00Argh! Now I messed up! Your comment was doubled ...Argh! Now I messed up! Your comment was doubled and a deleted the one I replied to instead of the other one! Oops :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-67755647271736822392012-01-27T21:36:26.171-05:002012-01-27T21:36:26.171-05:00You are amazing to be posting at all!!! I went to...You are amazing to be posting at all!!! I went to do the link for you and it was already up and seemed to be working. So you did good :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-7421240202625921522012-01-27T21:29:39.699-05:002012-01-27T21:29:39.699-05:00Oh drats! and Tarnation!... now I feel better...lo...Oh drats! and Tarnation!... now I feel better...lol. Sorry Susanna, just throwing a tanti... I especially borrowed a laptop to post my PPBF and it won't link LOL. Oh well..... <br /> I especially love your book choice, the message is wonderful... children need time to play. (actually I thought of "the Sound of Music" when I was reading your review, for a brief moment) Oh Yay the linky thing worked finally.patientdreamerhttp://thepatientdreamer.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-89187637142776482092012-01-27T21:19:08.067-05:002012-01-27T21:19:08.067-05:00Oh drats! Tarnation!.. and Buggar me dead!.... The...Oh drats! Tarnation!.. and Buggar me dead!.... The link, won't link me.... *sigh*.... now I feel better...lol. Sorry Susanna, just throwing a tanti... I especially borrowed a laptop to post my PPBF and it won't link LOL. Oh well..... <br /> I especially love your book choice, the message is wonderful... children need time to play. (actually I thought of "the Sound of Music" when I was reading your review, for a brief moment) Hope the linky thing works eventually.patientdreamernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-71451111743075467142012-01-27T20:32:50.959-05:002012-01-27T20:32:50.959-05:00Maybe it's related to the black hole of techno...Maybe it's related to the black hole of technology I've been in since yesterday morning… which I am still trying to claw my way out of…! I'm glad it finally worked!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-37846163275072939792012-01-27T20:31:45.831-05:002012-01-27T20:31:45.831-05:00Phyllis and I appreciate the stalking :)Phyllis and I appreciate the stalking :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-41777466989894510582012-01-27T20:31:14.181-05:002012-01-27T20:31:14.181-05:00Glad you're excited!!! Icarus it shall be :)Glad you're excited!!! Icarus it shall be :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-2645201241884970002012-01-27T20:30:37.510-05:002012-01-27T20:30:37.510-05:00You should read the names of all her teachers :)You should read the names of all her teachers :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-76652994325782491812012-01-27T20:30:05.963-05:002012-01-27T20:30:05.963-05:00That was partly why I did it :) But only partly -...That was partly why I did it :) But only partly - first and foremost, the book has to be one I genuinely like!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-76638332222538524492012-01-27T20:28:39.628-05:002012-01-27T20:28:39.628-05:00Glad you approve, Clar :) I agree! I will mentio...Glad you approve, Clar :) I agree! I will mention to Corey - Cathy said she had trouble too.Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-59261682898164555232012-01-27T20:27:59.304-05:002012-01-27T20:27:59.304-05:00That's one of the reasons I like this book - I...That's one of the reasons I like this book - I don't know of another on this topic!Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-40989152306382899512012-01-27T20:27:25.286-05:002012-01-27T20:27:25.286-05:00I'll see what I can do. I can't explain i...I'll see what I can do. I can't explain it - you and one or two other people have this problem - everyone else can do it fine. Ah, technology :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-60114056805471995512012-01-27T20:26:22.754-05:002012-01-27T20:26:22.754-05:00I hope you'll like the book when you get it fr...I hope you'll like the book when you get it from the library - y'all can read it in your PJs :) I feel so behind after all the computer problems, which I'm still wading through, that at this point I'm just hoping I'll get Monday's post up! :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-81668279095297085422012-01-27T20:24:48.561-05:002012-01-27T20:24:48.561-05:00Glad you like Ernestine! And yes, I think it woul...Glad you like Ernestine! And yes, I think it would be OK to link the book here today, I just won't add it to the archive list. Thanks for your thoughts on Monday's post dilemma.Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1007703247358638748.post-56382345696884825592012-01-27T20:22:22.555-05:002012-01-27T20:22:22.555-05:00Yes, that is how I manage it as well :)Yes, that is how I manage it as well :)Susanna Leonard Hillhttp://susannahill.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com