tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post3174276254273783285..comments2023-11-03T08:58:13.599-04:00Comments on You Just Keep On Believing That: The Amazing BoneDochttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11447894721374720415noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-2954529977239460782010-07-31T12:43:24.084-04:002010-07-31T12:43:24.084-04:00in retrospect, i think the amazing bone and other ...in retrospect, i think the amazing bone and other steig books were quite formative to my own lingustic and cognitive development as a child. i'll admit that i'm somewhat warped as a result. i have various psychological conditions, such as schizophrenia manifest in auditory and visual hallucinations--impertinent whisperings from the ossuary in my mind. despite its detrimental effects on my mind, steig's book is a masterpiece of prose that even we adults can learn from. immersing kids in good language aids their own language development, just as reading to them imaginative and visionary literature can help stimulate their own imaginations. the foliage of mine, of course, having grown a tad much, what with my hallucinations, could use a bit of pruning, but hey, why not give your two year old some interesting nightmares he can meditate on in therapy years later.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-79626572540815753922010-03-11T18:18:13.334-05:002010-03-11T18:18:13.334-05:00omgosh, that was one of my favorite books when i w...omgosh, that was one of my favorite books when i was growing up! i'm not (too) warped.Farmer Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413181487483599928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-9975146982791742662010-03-09T21:09:27.724-05:002010-03-09T21:09:27.724-05:00I think children's books from years ago could ...I think children's books from years ago could include guns and bad words because we took those things to be make-believe. We didn't believe those sorts of things would happen in real life. The difference now is that guns pointed at people's heads, crime and general bad behavior are all too real. They no longer qualify as things that make a charming children's story where the hero get's to win in the end.terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12510457113017189354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-1605066582732258952010-03-09T17:14:25.241-05:002010-03-09T17:14:25.241-05:00I don't know, reading a book like this might b...I don't know, reading a book like this might better prepare the children for what is coming in high school. I get a call once a month from the automated messaging system at my sons school that yet another child has come to school with a gun. We live in a nice neighborhood, not the intercity and not in a gang territory. Better to be prepared than naive. <br /><br />Of course my parents read Uncle Remus stories to me, Brer Rabbit and all those great racists.Jenhttp://www.redheadranting.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-71048680133477872232010-03-09T13:03:49.279-05:002010-03-09T13:03:49.279-05:00Sis Chris... that is straight from the book... Awa...Sis Chris... that is straight from the book... Award winning artistry apparently.Dochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11447894721374720415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-47298632122973495422010-03-09T11:51:33.498-05:002010-03-09T11:51:33.498-05:00I meant Illustration to the right...sorry.I meant Illustration to the right...sorry.Sis Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108327866364578209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-45890146658941429472010-03-09T11:47:11.738-05:002010-03-09T11:47:11.738-05:00This just made me laugh out loud...the illustratio...This just made me laugh out loud...the illustration to the left is crazy! Maybe for an older child.Sis Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108327866364578209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-84439391973976874392010-03-09T11:24:34.041-05:002010-03-09T11:24:34.041-05:00I'm with Karen and Candice on this one.
Firs...I'm with Karen and Candice on this one. <br /><br />First of all, the Caldecott Medal is one awarded for artistry, not book content. It is awarded to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children published that year. So, don't look for the Caldecott Medal to alert you to anything other than great illustrations.<br /><br />Content? We're all assuming that at 21 months, "Doc Jr" is capable of understanding the content of this story. Sorry folks, but he's not. Reading this book to him - at this age - is little more than spending time with him and bonding through that time. He has no clue what these words mean and, as such, can't possibly be "damaged"<br /><br />Now give the boy a trophy because he participated in bedtime stories *smirk*Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05427053242655177097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-11361153691299226362010-03-09T11:18:18.208-05:002010-03-09T11:18:18.208-05:00For 21 months, a little too much I believe. But I...For 21 months, a little too much I believe. But I'm on board with Karen, kids today have no idea of what the world can really be like. PC is ruining America.The AbsolutGatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00805815992066058457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-35914348255016769042010-03-09T11:15:32.059-05:002010-03-09T11:15:32.059-05:00I think the book went too far when the gun was poi...I think the book went too far when the gun was pointed at the character's head - too much detail. Implied violence has been around for a long time. Witches and wolves often get killed in children's stories.<br /><br />If you want a fun story with some kid friendly action and a pig try "The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig."<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Three-Little-Wolves-Big-Bad/dp/068981528X<br /><br />The most objectional content is when they dance the Tarantella. My kids and I loved this book.jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08547226679311827501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-29509497442184849272010-03-09T11:14:50.874-05:002010-03-09T11:14:50.874-05:00Is that from the Penthouse children's reading ...Is that from the Penthouse children's reading collection?Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134850383532818765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-4377317833379470202010-03-09T10:35:42.477-05:002010-03-09T10:35:42.477-05:00I would be concerned about that one for his age, b...I would be concerned about that one for his age, but not for an older child. I mean, look at some of the classics: Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstiltskin, etc. Fairly weird and violent, but they live on. The books I despise for children are the ones that support a socialist agenda. Like the one about the grasshopper that toils in the sun to raise vegetables and the ant is all lazy, does nothing and then expects (feels entitled) to enjoy the fruits of the grasshoppers hard work. We don't read those types of books.Evil Twin's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947080160500549248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-39620191115902931722010-03-09T10:07:15.236-05:002010-03-09T10:07:15.236-05:00I totally agree with Karen.
It's a bit over ...I totally agree with Karen. <br /><br />It's a bit over the top, and I'm sure I would ad lib in the parts I thought were a little too rough, but it is what it is. <br /><br />I think there is a fine balance between raising kids to be a bunch of pansy asses, or crossing the line into gangsta-hood at a tender young age.Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05553652923537266660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-22156440431400393342010-03-09T09:43:28.560-05:002010-03-09T09:43:28.560-05:00I do think this is a parent's decision. I'...I do think this is a parent's decision. I'm not sure how out mini-Doc is but it seems to be for an older kid. Not a fan of using the term "wretch" especially around children.<br /><br />Maybe you should read the books grandma gave and make a decision when this would be read to him or if it should be when he can read.<br /><br />This might have been an inspiration for Quentin Tarantino - and it looks more interesting than Barney.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13614699580760706518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-54334932456796126592010-03-09T09:35:00.838-05:002010-03-09T09:35:00.838-05:00This got me thinking... I have 2 old classic fairy...This got me thinking... I have 2 old classic fairy tale books that were my great grandmother's. Nearly every single story in them has murder, kidnapping, theft, and some sort of "ruining someone's life" in them. Actually, some of the stories even allude to sexual things. <br /><br />But I didn't read into them then like I do now. And I turned out okay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-59561788765874070392010-03-09T08:53:18.145-05:002010-03-09T08:53:18.145-05:00I can hardly believe that is a Caldecott medal win...I can hardly believe that is a Caldecott medal winner. I agree with you on the banning of books, but this book does take things a bit too far! What a scary book for a kid!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04218512451787466943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-39344080549050815392010-03-09T08:31:34.879-05:002010-03-09T08:31:34.879-05:00Well, these days kids are handled with soft, fuzzy...Well, these days kids are handled with soft, fuzzy gloves. They can't play cops and robbers. They can't make the gun with their fingers and yell "bang". They all get trophies for participation. Teachers can't discipline them for fear of law suit.<br /><br />Maybe a the talking bone and chewing tobacco is inappropriate, but I do think in general, society has gone too far.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14978375225313974459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-549611444831100466.post-71789071493776526732010-03-09T08:17:42.651-05:002010-03-09T08:17:42.651-05:00Hahaha, that's so funny! Honestly, the title ...Hahaha, that's so funny! Honestly, the title alone makes me hesitant... "The Amazing Bone", LOL. I guess as long as you make an example of the bad things then it's okay. I grew up watching "Looney Tunes" and I have yet to drop an anvil on someone. (Yet)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com