tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post4520976671076778..comments2024-03-26T11:26:05.652-05:00Comments on The Corner On Character: PPBF: Josias, Hold the BookBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-81544778241756323632014-03-04T20:22:41.493-06:002014-03-04T20:22:41.493-06:00What a terrible thing for a boy to not be able to ...What a terrible thing for a boy to not be able to go to school!! And to not realize that that is probably exactly where he'll find his answers! That's a tragedy. I'd like to read this one. Thanks for all the interesting thoughts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-49224585129617956762014-03-03T12:21:02.197-06:002014-03-03T12:21:02.197-06:00This story is multi-layered as you've suggeste...This story is multi-layered as you've suggested, Stacy. I really loved the problem-solving aspect ... he tries water, donkey dung, etc. ... then there's the knowledge is power piece. Oh, and the scarcity and cultural stuff ... it's a wonderful resource. I appreciate your kind affirmations.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-66130581828160388642014-03-03T12:18:39.552-06:002014-03-03T12:18:39.552-06:00My pleasure, Kirsten; I think it'll be a valua...My pleasure, Kirsten; I think it'll be a valuable addition to your list!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-35930397579993281302014-03-03T11:11:18.431-06:002014-03-03T11:11:18.431-06:00Sounds like a great story on several different lev...Sounds like a great story on several different levels. Thank you for sharing how you would use it too. Very helpful. Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-20863998560168935622014-02-28T21:57:37.126-06:002014-02-28T21:57:37.126-06:00I love books that introduce kids to different part...I love books that introduce kids to different parts of the world. I'll add this one to our list. Thanks Barbara!Kirsten Larsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12911346353293324939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-31592147012610383762014-02-28T17:54:26.994-06:002014-02-28T17:54:26.994-06:00Thank you, Joanna. It really is a keeper.Thank you, Joanna. It really is a keeper.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-21456516951915986802014-02-28T17:54:00.376-06:002014-02-28T17:54:00.376-06:00My pleasure; it really is a rich read, Rosi. Than...My pleasure; it really is a rich read, Rosi. Thanks for stopping by!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-85413444086457618852014-02-28T13:58:46.210-06:002014-02-28T13:58:46.210-06:00I love this title and theme. What super activities...I love this title and theme. What super activities. A great addition to a multicultural picture book shelf.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-21803954969984911872014-02-28T11:12:19.047-06:002014-02-28T11:12:19.047-06:00This sounds like a great addition to any elementar...This sounds like a great addition to any elementary classroom. Thanks for the review.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-54037553022611109192014-02-28T11:09:44.501-06:002014-02-28T11:09:44.501-06:00Oh, Pat, I was just sure you'd know this one a...Oh, Pat, I was just sure you'd know this one already. I did read that many people sponsor children so they can attend school there ... love that you have that connection. Thanks for your kind affirmations.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-70169151794653647582014-02-28T11:08:56.772-06:002014-02-28T11:08:56.772-06:00Yes, grass roots ... and something many of our 21s...Yes, grass roots ... and something many of our 21st-century suburban children can't relate to.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-58764964577423041602014-02-28T10:50:24.357-06:002014-02-28T10:50:24.357-06:00I love Haiti, the people and the culture. There i...I love Haiti, the people and the culture. There is so much poverty and it is important for children to understand how other children live. This book book about Josias looks like a must read for me for many reasons. My daughter went on two medical mission trips to Haiti. We sponsored four children for many years, so that they could attend school. Great selection and I love your activities for the classroom. Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-65186913900463913952014-02-28T10:18:05.262-06:002014-02-28T10:18:05.262-06:00looks interesting... and one I haven't read ye...looks interesting... and one I haven't read yet. I like stories that grow from the ground up.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-47837197092831362502014-02-28T09:18:04.117-06:002014-02-28T09:18:04.117-06:00This IS a book with a bonus ... and more ... rich...This IS a book with a bonus ... and more ... rich food for thought and even a smidgen of a chance to empathize with Josias and other Haitian farm families whose sole livelihood is their crop production. Thanks for stopping by, Wendy.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-33028445851005055152014-02-28T09:14:10.494-06:002014-02-28T09:14:10.494-06:00I forgot to write that it's realistic fiction ...I forgot to write that it's realistic fiction ... and yes, there is a nice author's note at the end about the educational system and opportunities in Haiti.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-33221188959274966212014-02-28T09:03:48.483-06:002014-02-28T09:03:48.483-06:00Books that explore other cultures with a great sto...Books that explore other cultures with a great story are a wonderful resource. And giving kids an understanding of the work that goes into producing food - bonus! Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-27926976891212536172014-02-28T08:54:07.524-06:002014-02-28T08:54:07.524-06:00What an interesting story, Barbara. Your review m...What an interesting story, Barbara. Your review makes me want to know if Josias found his solutions by holding the book. Is it based on a true story? We have missionary friends who go to Haiti at least once a year. Their descriptions of the desperate poverty and the lifestyle of enslavement to drugs, prostitution, and worse break my heart. Their mission is not just to share the Gospel, but to also educate and provide some career training (carpentry, mechanics and sewing) to their contacts. Presently, they are told it is not safe to travel there so they went to the Dominican Republic this year. Thank you for sharing this PB.Laura Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04738464838844656927noreply@blogger.com