Dear Loreen,
Two days ago my husband and I were walking our Boston terrier, Stellaluna, in the Dallas City Park. Dallas is a small town in northern Oregon near Salem.
During this walk a small boy and his mother approached us. The young boy came right to me and said...“are you the lady who wrote Measuring Penny?”
During this walk a small boy and his mother approached us. The young boy came right to me and said...“are you the lady who wrote Measuring Penny?”
I replied “No.” His mother then explained that you had written the book and he was very impressed with it. He thought I might be that lady.
After hearing about the book, I told the young man that I would like to read it. I went to the library the next day and got a copy. I found your book delightful and educational. A “Delightful Book”, indeed!
I explained to the little boy that our dog was named Stellaluna and asked if they were familiar with the story Stellaluna. They were.
It was a wonderful experience for us. I thought you might like to know how your book continues to please young people.
Warmest Personal Regards,
Beverly H. Kentch, Kindergarten Teacher (retired)
Post Scriptum:
Notice that Stellaluna's Ears are greater than 1 cotton swab long!!
After hearing about the book, I told the young man that I would like to read it. I went to the library the next day and got a copy. I found your book delightful and educational. A “Delightful Book”, indeed!
I explained to the little boy that our dog was named Stellaluna and asked if they were familiar with the story Stellaluna. They were.
It was a wonderful experience for us. I thought you might like to know how your book continues to please young people.
Warmest Personal Regards,
Beverly H. Kentch, Kindergarten Teacher (retired)
Post Scriptum:
Notice that Stellaluna's Ears are greater than 1 cotton swab long!!
Isn’t that a charming story and letter? I asked Beverly’s permission to post it here, many thanks to her. She’s right, Stellaluna’s ears are quite magnificent. (In the book, Penny’s ears are measured against a cotton swab). I also must mention that seeing Post Scriptum written out is a rare sight, love it!
What a lovely story, and how wonderful that you got to hear about it to share it with the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteWhat a delightful letter you received! I am not surprised by the young child's reaction to seeing this "Measuring Penny" look alike. "Measuring Penny" remains one of my favourites and I can picture in my mind the very first time I used this book in a grade two classroom.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, Jill Clayton