tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post1626670424220747686..comments2024-03-28T07:27:24.484-04:00Comments on Archimedes Notebook: Weeds Find a Way - Blog Tour & Author InterviewSue Heavenrichhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-61928068505268519122014-03-16T17:40:59.599-04:002014-03-16T17:40:59.599-04:00Believe it or not, it's called "The First...Believe it or not, it's called "The First Book of Weeds," by Barbara L. Beck and Pictures by Page Cary. (Franklin Watts, 1963) I found it at a library sale, and have taken my kids on treks with it, sketchbook-in-hand. The book is basically an encyclopedia of weeds. Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-86668977519906543432014-03-09T13:52:41.637-04:002014-03-09T13:52:41.637-04:00I love thinking about the life lessons to be learn...I love thinking about the life lessons to be learned from weeds. They persevere, they're beautiful even when they're despised by some, they serve their purpose in nature, they bloom where they're planted! Elizabeth Cottrellhttp://heartspoken.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-68651035524781996462014-03-09T10:00:39.882-04:002014-03-09T10:00:39.882-04:00now you're going to have me searching for weed...now you're going to have me searching for weed books. 1963! goodness.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-74936523580659034812014-03-09T09:59:58.284-04:002014-03-09T09:59:58.284-04:00dandelions are under-appreciated. They provide so ...dandelions are under-appreciated. They provide so much: nectar, pollen, seeds, beauty. They are the first flower to bloom in my yard.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-74974206006023221942014-03-09T09:59:01.848-04:002014-03-09T09:59:01.848-04:00Rhythm - you could probably write a book about the...Rhythm - you could probably write a book about the kinds of seeds that you bring home after a walk. Have you ever tried to grow them?Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-50242933819809786022014-03-09T09:58:10.958-04:002014-03-09T09:58:10.958-04:00It's cool how the girl and dog have their own ...It's cool how the girl and dog have their own story within the weeds.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-90293068232247211662014-03-09T09:57:34.778-04:002014-03-09T09:57:34.778-04:00Cindy's inspired me to watch weeds over the en...Cindy's inspired me to watch weeds over the entire year - not just when I'm pulling them out of my garden...Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-85806860610395579272014-03-09T09:56:46.228-04:002014-03-09T09:56:46.228-04:00especially if you can't grow a garden at your ...especially if you can't grow a garden at your school - because there's bound to be weeds somewhere to look at!Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-8784021041590052832014-03-08T22:39:30.782-05:002014-03-08T22:39:30.782-05:00This looks terrific. I love creative non-fiction. ...This looks terrific. I love creative non-fiction. I've got a '63 picture book about weeds, but that's the only other one I've seen on the topic. Thanks!Joanne Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019039952521739669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-61851146058819745902014-03-08T21:34:24.404-05:002014-03-08T21:34:24.404-05:00What an interesting sounding book. I hope my libra...What an interesting sounding book. I hope my library has this one. There are some beautiful weeds out there! I do love fields of dandelions.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-17238706634329673732014-03-08T07:57:32.806-05:002014-03-08T07:57:32.806-05:00Thanks for dropping by ... I hope you had fun at t...Thanks for dropping by ... I hope you had fun at the launch party. The cool thing about weeds is that they do indeed provide food for the larvae of some of our gorgeous butterflies.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-21127039261211128492014-03-08T07:55:31.202-05:002014-03-08T07:55:31.202-05:00great! I think you'll really enjoy it, Rosi.great! I think you'll really enjoy it, Rosi.Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-32900324986765818492014-03-08T07:54:58.024-05:002014-03-08T07:54:58.024-05:00they've found a way into my yard and my garden...they've found a way into my yard and my garden and my driveway...Sue Heavenrichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00550259613381458435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-72511320861386413952014-03-08T02:29:41.867-05:002014-03-08T02:29:41.867-05:00Another thought--
I just want to say how much I a...Another thought-- <br />I just want to say how much I appreciate this blog. It is an ode to the small, usually-unnoticed living things in the world -- pigeons, squirrels, crickets -- appreciating the world that hides right before our eyes.<br />Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224874050775376598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-15609983230205111372014-03-08T02:26:35.499-05:002014-03-08T02:26:35.499-05:00Thanks so much for reviewing Weeds Find a Way! I ...Thanks so much for reviewing Weeds Find a Way! I just had my book launch party at the Yellow Book Road children's bookstore. Before the launch, I went out into my garden -- which is, admittedly, almost as full of weeds as it is of veggies -- and pulled and potted about ten different types of weeds. I had these out on a table for kids to see and draw, along with weed seeds from the anise that sprouted in my garden last year for kids to plant in newspaper pots. It was neat to watch kids get their hands into weeds. Soon swallowtail butterflies will be coming to these children's gardens, thanks to this lovely weed!<br />Enjoy the arrival of spring!<br />Cindy Jenson-ElliottAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05224874050775376598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-7781806727472725662014-03-07T21:07:51.229-05:002014-03-07T21:07:51.229-05:00Great interview and a great idea for a book. Thank...Great interview and a great idea for a book. Thanks for the review. I just ordered this from my library.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-12816915714556261012014-03-07T18:49:34.119-05:002014-03-07T18:49:34.119-05:00Loved the interview and the concept of wonderful u...Loved the interview and the concept of wonderful urban weeds! Great choice with beautiful language.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00633484787634197878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-37526688276707976642014-03-07T14:02:10.469-05:002014-03-07T14:02:10.469-05:00What a great, unique book! I know all about weeds!...What a great, unique book! I know all about weeds! And velcro seeds!! We cherish most of our weeds around here. Some are quite yummy! But some are really hard to like at all. Thanks for the interview and the fun review!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-19094951123947962202014-03-07T11:31:02.089-05:002014-03-07T11:31:02.089-05:00This book looks fascinating! I love the title and ...This book looks fascinating! I love the title and concept. Weeds have certainly found a way in our yard. :-)Carrie Finisonhttp://storypatch.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-32459678439971098342014-03-07T11:01:20.565-05:002014-03-07T11:01:20.565-05:00What a unique topic for a picture book. I love th...What a unique topic for a picture book. I love the rhythme and pacing of what you shared. The language is beautiful And, I also liked the book grew out of a classroom project.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-42006151006822735542014-03-07T10:23:21.767-05:002014-03-07T10:23:21.767-05:00I can't wait until it's warm enough to mel...I can't wait until it's warm enough to melt the snow and see grass again. I won't even mind the weeds! I enjoyed the author interview - esp. about how the girl and her dog were added.Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14114624813405241762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-14869121770173173512014-03-07T09:58:50.698-05:002014-03-07T09:58:50.698-05:00Can't wait to read this one. I grew up next to...Can't wait to read this one. I grew up next to a pasture and was always curious about the weeds I would find. The idea of urban weeds through the seasons is intriguing!Cathy Ballou Mealeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07925815654400078026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5217971397545764396.post-79000538545688665392014-03-07T09:07:47.854-05:002014-03-07T09:07:47.854-05:00Thanks for including an author interview! I love h...Thanks for including an author interview! I love how this book grew out of real experience with students in a garden. This would be a great one for the classroom!Andrea Mackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15250681746122381149noreply@blogger.com