Thank you, Matt, at Radio, Rhythm & Rhyme, for hosting Poetry Friday. And happy almost book birthday to FLASHLIGHT NIGHT.
One of the nicest things waiting for me at school in August was a galley proof of Matt’s book. Besides getting a sneak peek, I love that I can show students as part of the book making and publishing process.
Today, I shared with Mrs. L’s second-grade class. There were lots of “oohs” and “aahs” over the words and illustrations. Here are some comments:
‘The fence looks like the zombie apocalypse.” ~ Carter
“The cat is also the tiger.” ~ Amy
“It looks like a haunted house with the crooked fence.” ~Chase
“You can imagine things that aren’t real.” ~Lani
The author wants you to imagine”. ~Naomi
“I like to play hand puppets with a flashlight.” ~Morgan
I can’t wait to get the finished copy when it arrives on the shelves. I absolutely love the work play and rhymes.
And Fred Koehler’s muted tones of the book makes you want to pour over the drawings for awhile.
Congratulations, Matt, for a stunning first book. It’s going to be fun to compare the galley proof with the actual book.
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Hear! Hear! Many congratulations to Matt. And, thank you for the awesome, authentic review.
Thank you, Linda, as well, for your continued support of our little book!
Wow, thank you so much, Jone – I’m glad you liked it! I was hoping you’d received the F&G, as you were one of the folks I’d requested the promo. dept. to send it to…and I’m doubly happy that the kids liked it!
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I can’t wait to read it for myself!
Thank you, Kay – I hope you like it!
I love what your students has to say. Adorable.