December 2011
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peanuts christmas special
Charles Schulz’ Peanuts Christmas Special had to fight to get the Peanuts Christmas Special to be what it is. Everyone told him he was crazy. Here’s what he had to convince network executives at CBS to do: — to not use a laugh track  — to use actual children for the voices of the characters  — and (most crucial of all) to keep the true meaning of Christmas in...
Dec 19th
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more favorite favorite favorites
a favorite poet and a favorite poem recited by someone who has to got be one of my favorite persons reciting a poem: Posted via email from s@lly l-j | Comment »
Dec 12th
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favorite favourite favorites
Jon Klassen is one of my favorite illustrators right now… and his very funny book I WANT MY HAT BACK is one of my favorite books — there is talk of a Caldecott for it. (Interesting review in HORN BOOK on that.) It comes from one of my favorite publishers, Candlewick. (Here’s the trailer)  It takes hard work to look that easy. And a lot of time to be that simple. And...
Dec 5th
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Bulbuous Bouffant Vestibules
I adore this it is insane and kind of reminds me of what I sometimes do with my sister/certain select friends—we can do it for hours… we love it… Posted via email from s@lly l-j | Comment »
Dec 1st