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quietlycuriouskate
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Mehso-so

Chosen because it was instrumental in Ann Patchett's writing of "These Precious Days", and then there it was on the library shelf. Honestly, I'm perplexed as to what the fuss was about. These are pleasant enough, curiously old-fashioned stories, and not just because they hark back to the past (although they mostly do). I hate to be churlish but to me they felt like stories written by someone who doesn't read a lot of contemporary short fiction. ?

quietlycuriouskate He's got me wanting a typewriter now, though! 4mo
keithmalek The fuss was probably because he's a celebrity. But to be fair, I haven't read it. 4mo
squirrelbrain I read this when it first came out and everyone was raving about it, but I didn‘t really see what the fuss was about either. 🤷‍♀️ I really liked his novel though. 4mo
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hannahpry

“Cows that type hens on stirck“

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hannahpry

The book combines humor, teamwork, and negotiation, teaching children about the power of communication and standing up for what they believe in.

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hannahpry
Pickpick

The story revolves around a group of cows that discover a typewriter and use it, such as requesting electric blankets to keep warm in the cold barn. When their demands are not met, they stage a peaceful protest, refusing to produce milk until their conditions are fulfilled.

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mcappel
The Typewriter | Bill Thomson
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mcappel
The Typewriter | Bill Thomson

This would be a great book to use with new or struggling readers. The illustrations help create a story that suck you in without having to read words at all.

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mcappel
The Typewriter | Bill Thomson
Pickpick

The Typewriter by Bill Thomson is about children who find a typewriter, and whatever they type comes true. The illustrations are movie-like, yet easy to follow along. The composition of the backgrounds, the typewriting, and the individual child's face when typing help portray the emotions each child is feeling when typing out the word they desire. The variations of dark and light colors are engaging. The light colors make it feel like the beach.

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miles.bryant
The Typewriter | Bill Thomson

There is no text in this book, but I think my favorite page would be near the end as one of the children writes “the end“ and it resets the book for more children to find the typewriter and experience it all over again.

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miles.bryant
The Typewriter | Bill Thomson

This book has the reader follow along the story using the pictures. The pictures are easy to follow along with. This story can boost creativity and could be used in a weekly theme with other books that include only pictures. I think it would be a fun activity to have students draw their own story of what they would do if they got the typewriter.

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miles.bryant
The Typewriter | Bill Thomson
Pickpick

Review: This book uses different perspectives to show the children typing and the results of what they typed. The artist also uses windows within the pages to show multiple events occurring in order. The setting of the book also changes place as the children discover how the typewriter can do magical things. The colors are vibrant and welcoming as well.