Thanks for adding CAT NAP to this post—I’ve been startled that so few people understand that EVERYTHING in this book—including the ornate frames—was made by hand to emulate the originals in The Met.
Humor is so important—wishing you all possible smiles as you go through this, Michelle.
And while “new” plays from then have survived, I’d imagine the vast majority faded away, much like book publishing today. And success wouldn’t have been guaranteed (“Will, Will, Will. ‘Titus Andronicus?’ Hardly sounds like a hit, now, does it?”)
An online equivalence calculator suggests a skilled worker in 1587 might earn £10 per year, so while £5 sounds shockingly low in today’s terms, it might be a half-year’s wages to a playwright then.
Thanks for the add! I wasn’t even aware it was seeable by anyone yet…I think you’ve just done the cover reveal!
It really is startling that someone with her reach and works would so pointedly and publicly crap on her own reputation.
I’ve always said “never trust a gardener with clean fingernails!”
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Thank you again for this review, Amanda!
Lovely review of CAT NAP by @amanda4kidlit.bsky.social over at www.24carrotwriting.com!
Furschtsbestätigung? Dread confirmation?
Ugh—this one’s for the history books. Time to start the water taps dripping?
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The twigs!
Student projects based on a book are always fun to see!
Student projects based on a book are always fun to see!
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Thank you for this shout-out! I Should note, none of the violence of “Tom and Jerry!”
It was more fun making the pieces in this book than I’ve had making art since high school. It’s so important to make things because you WANT to, not because you think they’re going g to turn out a certain way.
And thank YOU for getting the right books in the hands of readers!
Thank you for this shout-out! I hope some kids will want to try their hand at making stuff—it’s very satisfying.
Multiple points on this one, for creativity, construction and wordplay!
I’m honored to have a review like this from The Horn Book!
I think the only thing is to dedicate a small portion of a room to it and build it a shrine.
I’ve heard the legend of the Complimentary-Color Shrek-like Snail, but didn’t believe in it until today. You are absolutely its servant to the end of your days
Putting tomato plants outside to plant after hardening them off, then getting distracted by work demands for several days of a surprise early heat wave. Only a few survived, and they never fully recovered.
Being included on this list means more than I can say. Happy New Year!
Thank you! My editor felt we needed a “how it was done” spread because “otherwise, everyone will think it was done on a computer.” And apparently, some still don’t realize it was ALL handmade!
Thank you for this shout-out! Doing this book was challenging, and so much fun.