tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post5901726688979481768..comments2024-03-26T11:26:05.652-05:00Comments on The Corner On Character: PPBF: Bowls Of HappinessBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-32409728939033877352016-01-21T15:56:16.855-06:002016-01-21T15:56:16.855-06:00This looks like a wonderful story to share. This looks like a wonderful story to share. Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-21733896326859634412016-01-16T15:55:45.210-06:002016-01-16T15:55:45.210-06:00Such wonderful extension activities to go with suc...Such wonderful extension activities to go with such a touching book. Added to my list.Keila V. Dawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03927603214816989527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-59249324604494389012016-01-16T10:34:34.341-06:002016-01-16T10:34:34.341-06:00Hope your library has it, Heather. It's defini...Hope your library has it, Heather. It's definitely worth checking out!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-62244333123318849852016-01-16T10:34:02.433-06:002016-01-16T10:34:02.433-06:00I don't know if it connects to her birth year,...I don't know if it connects to her birth year, Pat, so much as it has to do with her looking like a piglet at birth. I think you'll find it intriguing, for sure; quite different from most on my shelf.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-45037817687462346842016-01-16T10:32:53.629-06:002016-01-16T10:32:53.629-06:00I hope you enjoy it, Leslie ~ I like it as much fo...I hope you enjoy it, Leslie ~ I like it as much for its extension potential as I do for the actual text. The second part of the book really is rich with cultural background!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-79803106659471382812016-01-16T10:31:16.378-06:002016-01-16T10:31:16.378-06:00Thank you, Lindsey, for coming by and for sharing ...Thank you, Lindsey, for coming by and for sharing your story. My son is headed to China next May and I can't wait to learn from his experiences!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-20287113864424847502016-01-16T10:30:24.321-06:002016-01-16T10:30:24.321-06:00Happy New Year, Joanna ~ and thanks for your kind ...Happy New Year, Joanna ~ and thanks for your kind affirmations. I, too, love stories that allow us to peel back layers beneath the actual text.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-84617995747129310022016-01-16T10:29:31.617-06:002016-01-16T10:29:31.617-06:00Hi Vivian, and thanks for stopping by. It is defin...Hi Vivian, and thanks for stopping by. It is definitely an interesting and intriguing read. Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-90832242303110456522016-01-16T10:28:49.254-06:002016-01-16T10:28:49.254-06:00Thanks for your reflection, Julie; that'd be a...Thanks for your reflection, Julie; that'd be an interesting discussion, wouldn't it? They called her Piggy because she was all pink and wrinkly when she was born. I'd love to hear what kids say about her nickname.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10926426214201766983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-86951422316670669872016-01-16T08:20:47.561-06:002016-01-16T08:20:47.561-06:00This should be an interesting read. In Germany, th...This should be an interesting read. In Germany, the pig is a symbol for good luck, but it's not nice at all to call someone a pig. Julie Rowan-Zochhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10960620692412813447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-52105330463834242322016-01-15T21:59:49.073-06:002016-01-15T21:59:49.073-06:00WOW...Barbara...this looks like a most wonderful b...WOW...Barbara...this looks like a most wonderful book...I will try to get this one, for sure. And your activities are amazing!Vivian Kirkfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08745749939523672713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-67462075917219594372016-01-15T15:37:24.497-06:002016-01-15T15:37:24.497-06:00So much heart in this story. I loved this review a...So much heart in this story. I loved this review and suggestions as the story can clearly be read on several levels. Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-39931311827056287312016-01-15T10:12:16.195-06:002016-01-15T10:12:16.195-06:00What a wonderful concept for a blog! And I'm e...What a wonderful concept for a blog! And I'm excited to read about this PB highlighting China's culture. My daughter (19) just returned from a trip there, including the Forbidden City! I learned so much from her travels.Lindsey McDivitt at A is for Aginghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11713287456905141793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-91351825790355169172016-01-15T09:47:19.178-06:002016-01-15T09:47:19.178-06:00Definitely a picture book I am interested in readi...Definitely a picture book I am interested in reading. Your ideas on furthering the discussion of this book are wonderful. Leslie Leibhardt Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10506969214476082037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-4324993773709974182016-01-15T09:25:27.659-06:002016-01-15T09:25:27.659-06:00What a beautiful story about cultural beliefs and ...What a beautiful story about cultural beliefs and traditions to share with kids at school. Sounds like a treasure. I can't imagine how the character got the nickname "Piggy," unless it is related to her Chinese birth year.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4647389869700092299.post-77115790905633614382016-01-15T08:47:12.784-06:002016-01-15T08:47:12.784-06:00This looks delightful! I will definitely be checki...This looks delightful! I will definitely be checking this one out at the library.heatherdent56https://www.blogger.com/profile/06901546679358236331noreply@blogger.com