Jan. 29, 2007
Five Little Peppers
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We started reading the book "The Five Little Peppers and How They Grew" as a read aloud a couple nights ago.
We got to the first illustration in the story and eight-year-old Claire was clearly disappointed.
"That's not how I thought Polly looked," she said. Then she consoled herself, saying, "Well, I'm going to continue to imagine her my way, not this way."
Five-year-old Anna was very surprised. "I thought they were peppers," she admitted, bewildered to see an illustration of a child and an old woman.
I'm laughing now just remembering that. Anna thought we were reading a story about peppers....and why not? We read about rabbits ("Peter Rabbit and Friends") and Pooh bear and other such creatures. Why wouldn't the five little Peppers be actual peppers? I wonder if she envisioned green or red peppers?
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Jan. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by ccalmon
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I've never heard of this book, but until I got further into your posting, I thought it was a book about red or green peppers too. LOL :-)
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Jan. 30, 2007 - Beautiful Family
 Posted by bnbandy
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Hi, I'm a fellow homeschool mom of four and just wanted to tell you that you have a beautiful family. I was random blogging and have really enjoyed reading your blog!
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Feb. 3, 2007 - :)
 Posted by dixiemom
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My 8 year old read that book and loved it! I actually read it too before her so I'd know what it was about. It's such a sweet story. Don't you wish times were still like that? There are several books in that series that are all just as good. Happy reading!
Tammy
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Feb. 17, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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It's always interesting to see how their minds work. Her thinking makes perfect sense to me.
I love it when people comment on how good the kids are - makes me think I must be doing something right.
Perri
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Feb. 23, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Jamie (OLL) |
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That is so funny. I've never read this book but when I read the title, I pictured jalepeno peppers. LOL
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Mar. 2, 2007 - That's too funny...
 Posted by 4evrHischild
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We've been reading Five Little Peppers for about a week and 1/2 now. We are about 1/2 way through. No humorous stories to tell about my daughter's impressions though.
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Mar. 9, 2007 - LOL!
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