tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post5160772475953733688..comments2023-11-21T00:44:57.716-06:00Comments on Making the Write Connections: PPBF: Wanda Gág: The Girl Who Lived to DrawJarm Del Bocciohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-9130894693584383702013-03-11T07:07:15.124-05:002013-03-11T07:07:15.124-05:00It IS wonderful, isn't it Joanne?!It IS wonderful, isn't it Joanne?!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-45316115974473819402013-03-10T23:25:54.537-05:002013-03-10T23:25:54.537-05:00I've loved this book from the first day I saw ...I've loved this book from the first day I saw it. Thank-you for picking this one. It IS a perfect picture book.Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-1664267713793751292013-03-10T19:57:45.908-05:002013-03-10T19:57:45.908-05:00Yes, the illustrations are delightful...hope you e...Yes, the illustrations are delightful...hope you enjoy the book, Stacy!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-89927755677548011372013-03-10T11:07:29.936-05:002013-03-10T11:07:29.936-05:00What a great book. It's probably a little old ...What a great book. It's probably a little old for my son, but I can't wait to read it. The cover illustration is wonderful.<br />Stacy S. Jensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646270238659432058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-34977425237492802712013-03-09T09:16:07.322-06:002013-03-09T09:16:07.322-06:00Yes Sandi....this one is a gem.Yes Sandi....this one is a gem.Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-54539278844961327482013-03-09T09:15:14.330-06:002013-03-09T09:15:14.330-06:00Thanks for the info, Tina!Thanks for the info, Tina!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-88646027009405658972013-03-09T00:00:24.027-06:002013-03-09T00:00:24.027-06:00Sounds like a great listen to your heart - follow ...Sounds like a great listen to your heart - follow your dreams - live your responsibilities kind of a book. I always enjoy reading/hearing the stories behind the authors and illustrators of classic books.<br />Sandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/06934275490850696637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-15486605448640554632013-03-08T23:11:59.903-06:002013-03-08T23:11:59.903-06:00I just read this not to long ago as it's onlin...I just read this not to long ago as it's online for free at We Give Books. I really enjoyed it.Tina Chohttp://tinamcho.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-57163406941387199762013-03-08T19:05:47.568-06:002013-03-08T19:05:47.568-06:00It reminded me of my father, who was a watercolor ...It reminded me of my father, who was a watercolor artist. You are welcome, Joanna!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-53070964784725220992013-03-08T19:00:25.464-06:002013-03-08T19:00:25.464-06:00I thought you would like this one, Julie!!I thought you would like this one, Julie!!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-76528119072249691192013-03-08T18:56:17.861-06:002013-03-08T18:56:17.861-06:00It would be especially inspiring for illustrators....It would be especially inspiring for illustrators. Hope you can find a copy!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-42694851468938990042013-03-08T18:54:08.731-06:002013-03-08T18:54:08.731-06:00Yes, Pat, aren't those photos mesmerizing?Yes, Pat, aren't those photos mesmerizing?Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-62343280389331285532013-03-08T17:53:27.328-06:002013-03-08T17:53:27.328-06:00Thanks so much for this great biography suggestion...Thanks so much for this great biography suggestion, Jarm. It looks quite inspiring.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-59821197987994056632013-03-08T17:22:34.407-06:002013-03-08T17:22:34.407-06:00The photograph is perfect, and the "loving to...The photograph is perfect, and the "loving to draw" thing I understand. It's like loving to write. Perhaps at times it is "Having to draw," or "Having to write," -- I think that is what separates the true writers and true artists from the "at times I like to do that" like me :)loverofwordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05763349886822924646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-45892968353660859252013-03-08T12:57:44.325-06:002013-03-08T12:57:44.325-06:00Oh! Oh! Oh! Need to get to the library and look fo...Oh! Oh! Oh! Need to get to the library and look for this right away!Julie Rowan-Zochhttp://www.julierowanzoch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-71953091564986419092013-03-08T11:38:00.748-06:002013-03-08T11:38:00.748-06:00This looks lovely! As someone who also enjoys dra...This looks lovely! As someone who also enjoys drawing I think this is a must read for me! I absolutely love the quote from Wanda Gag's diary. heatherdent56https://www.blogger.com/profile/06901546679358236331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-71227854380604306702013-03-08T10:56:02.206-06:002013-03-08T10:56:02.206-06:00My kind of book!! I love this story about Wanda p...My kind of book!! I love this story about Wanda pursuing her artwork and studying -- unusual for young women at that time. I was doing the math and she was born about the time of my grandmother. Usually they went to teacher's colleges. So inspiring. Love the pictures of her. Going to the top of my list.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-25558114441134671952013-03-08T10:20:40.700-06:002013-03-08T10:20:40.700-06:00And very devoted to her family. Enough to forgo h...And very devoted to her family. Enough to forgo her dreams to support them. That is precious to me!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-87566354002449909752013-03-08T10:18:51.556-06:002013-03-08T10:18:51.556-06:00You are welcome, Janet!You are welcome, Janet!Jarm Del Bocciohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16734893974122730211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-11219709360976990602013-03-08T09:25:29.467-06:002013-03-08T09:25:29.467-06:00Another beautiful biography! Sounds like she was a...Another beautiful biography! Sounds like she was an amazing independent woman.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-264413312316404904.post-86801621220385549192013-03-08T06:59:34.645-06:002013-03-08T06:59:34.645-06:00Oh, I love this. Another PB biography this morning...Oh, I love this. Another PB biography this morning. I never knew there was a book about her. Thanks for the review.Janethttp://creativewritingintheblackberrypatch.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com