tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post8120121431269665488..comments2024-03-27T21:51:24.656-04:00Comments on Chat with Vera: Tales from the Arabian Nights: Stories of Adventure, Magic, Love, and Betrayal by Donna Jo Napoli & illustrated by Christina Balit [Review & Giveaway]Vera Godleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-84836743679336460522016-12-02T17:12:01.084-05:002016-12-02T17:12:01.084-05:00Since I'm a cat lover, the caracal interested ...Since I'm a cat lover, the caracal interested me. They can leaps up six feet and swats her bird prey with her paw. Also,hair on the tips of a caracal’s ears may enhance their hearing, making it easier for the cat to listen for prey. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022702081544701030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-17679587595015980472016-12-02T16:10:48.958-05:002016-12-02T16:10:48.958-05:00I learned:
she didn't start out to be a writer...I learned:<br />she didn't start out to be a writer<br />she is married to a law professor<br />she wants to move and become a naturalist<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05022702081544701030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-70749120411934004162016-11-25T20:00:09.010-05:002016-11-25T20:00:09.010-05:00On their site, I liked their Turkey Day Quiz and t...On their site, I liked their Turkey Day Quiz and the info that the largest pumpkin pie weighed 2,020 pounds.<br /><br />Nancy<br />allibrary (at) aol (dot) comNancynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-16698122945341452572016-11-23T10:48:51.712-05:002016-11-23T10:48:51.712-05:00Visited the NatGeo Kids site. We love all of the ...Visited the NatGeo Kids site. We love all of the books they have about animals. Meredithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14235068897418646736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-46906873037758113742016-11-19T06:49:41.419-05:002016-11-19T06:49:41.419-05:00We really like the videos and I like to work with ...We really like the videos and I like to work with them on the Match Game.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031124129401178598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-28186618031140046922016-11-18T07:12:28.240-05:002016-11-18T07:12:28.240-05:001. She has five children.
2. She is both a linguis...1. She has five children.<br />2. She is both a linguist and a writer of children's fiction<br />3. She has contributed poems to seven anthologies by linguists and been co-editor of five. Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031124129401178598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-42779242108467235672016-11-16T15:51:17.785-05:002016-11-16T15:51:17.785-05:00The two things of the illustrator I find interesti...The two things of the illustrator I find interesting is the drawings are beautiful and she was nominated for the Kate Greenaway award.<br /> MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-12221143349586499082016-11-16T15:46:48.635-05:002016-11-16T15:46:48.635-05:00The author writes picture,novels and children'...The author writes picture,novels and children's stories. Multi-talented.<br /> MarilynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-78090204997243584642016-11-16T15:12:48.955-05:002016-11-16T15:12:48.955-05:00I love that she does bilingual books , She is marr...I love that she does bilingual books , She is married to a health law, and Donna loves animals.<br />@tisonlyme143tisme143https://www.blogger.com/profile/16907455914959938007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-49295337009317750542016-11-16T15:02:26.952-05:002016-11-16T15:02:26.952-05:001. I learned that after growing up in various par...1. I learned that after growing up in various parts of the world – the Middle East in particular, Christina Balit came to England to study at the Chelsea School of Art and the Royal College of Art in the late 70’s. <br />2. I also learned that her other published books include Michael Morpurgo’s Blodin the Beast, The Lion Illustrated Bible and Zoo in the Sky. Edna Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08225161457659971698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-85001921200933327212016-11-16T14:08:12.747-05:002016-11-16T14:08:12.747-05:001. We really enjoy the REALLY RANDOM WEIRD BUT TR...1. We really enjoy the REALLY RANDOM WEIRD BUT TRUE! FACTS and The Moment of Picture Gallery.Edna Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08225161457659971698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-836214816516139432016-11-16T11:40:13.098-05:002016-11-16T11:40:13.098-05:001. Donna Jo Napoli didn't grow up wanting to ...1. Donna Jo Napoli didn't grow up wanting to be a writer.<br />2. Donna Jo Napoli is both a linguist and a writer of children's fiction.<br />3. She loves to garden and bake bread.Edna Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08225161457659971698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-29943891428493327222016-11-16T07:12:17.700-05:002016-11-16T07:12:17.700-05:00As a child he would picnic regularly near ancient ...As a child he would picnic regularly near ancient Near East.<br />Two tutors at the Royal College of Art encouraged him to use colors.Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05031124129401178598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-12063824966830635822016-11-16T01:41:37.741-05:002016-11-16T01:41:37.741-05:00The illustrator has written a book about Norse myt...The illustrator has written a book about Norse mythology and a book about Egyptian mythology!John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692188725616854777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-12563344020389052442016-11-16T01:40:31.305-05:002016-11-16T01:40:31.305-05:00Loved the stuff about beavers and Mars at Web site...Loved the stuff about beavers and Mars at Web site!John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692188725616854777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5811895298125323943.post-77257684539923190342016-11-16T01:36:45.377-05:002016-11-16T01:36:45.377-05:00The three things I find interesting are the books ...The three things I find interesting are the books "The Arabian Nights, "Fish Girl," and "Take Your Time."John Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692188725616854777noreply@blogger.com