tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post3925078553375324966..comments2023-08-22T12:30:03.773-07:00Comments on Christine Allen-Riley - author of YA fiction: Thursday's Children - Inspired by a PrincessChris Allen-Rileyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-52542519710894759642013-03-18T06:11:26.054-07:002013-03-18T06:11:26.054-07:00Her attitude is the best! I was so delighted the f...Her attitude is the best! I was so delighted the first time I read that book! :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-12013238132209405272013-03-18T06:10:47.697-07:002013-03-18T06:10:47.697-07:00LOL - that's what the moms I babysat for used ...LOL - that's what the moms I babysat for used to say! :DChris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-26082894378813153842013-03-18T06:10:22.378-07:002013-03-18T06:10:22.378-07:00It's amazing! :)It's amazing! :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-20562218516213044362013-03-18T06:10:09.937-07:002013-03-18T06:10:09.937-07:00My boys are into bigger dragons, too. ;) And yes!...My boys are into bigger dragons, too. ;) And yes! Get yourself a copy! You'll love it! :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-82499944979957660532013-03-18T06:09:10.804-07:002013-03-18T06:09:10.804-07:00Thanks, EM! :)Thanks, EM! :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-6094917798737989122013-03-16T20:48:03.117-07:002013-03-16T20:48:03.117-07:00Awesome summary - I love how a good children's...Awesome summary - I love how a good children's story can in a few pages make a really great point. I love her attitude!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15380202410896276712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-64502433245476035272013-03-16T16:31:17.674-07:002013-03-16T16:31:17.674-07:00That is an awesome story. I love it! And yes, dayc...That is an awesome story. I love it! And yes, daycare sounds like it would put me in a straight jacket.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12445539873467772283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-73437836179428477762013-03-15T12:08:32.882-07:002013-03-15T12:08:32.882-07:00I did not know this book - but I think I love it!I did not know this book - but I think I love it!Jaye Robin Brownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03929739858812153990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-32100307856625783092013-03-15T11:52:32.481-07:002013-03-15T11:52:32.481-07:00It's a great experience hanging around kids. I...It's a great experience hanging around kids. I did a lot of that when my boys were in middle school and younger. <br />Love the story--how could I have missed The Paper Bag Princess? My boys were Crazy for dragons--these days they're into bigger dragons, like war hammer dragons. aye. Now you can use all of the 'training" in your kidlit. I'm getting this book FOR ME! lol. :)K. L. Hallamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05672153195378644215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-27713941163425697302013-03-15T09:16:39.203-07:002013-03-15T09:16:39.203-07:00"I need a story"... yes, so true! Great ..."I need a story"... yes, so true! Great post, hope you have a great writing week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-8019492398103660412013-03-15T08:47:10.960-07:002013-03-15T08:47:10.960-07:00Ohhhh, the pre-verbal book in the face and diaper-...Ohhhh, the pre-verbal book in the face and diaper-butt in the lap. I miss that. :)<br /><br />I'm so glad your son brought it home from school for you to read! Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-32207246034818235832013-03-15T08:45:16.156-07:002013-03-15T08:45:16.156-07:00I confess, asshat is one of my favorite words. :)I...I confess, asshat is one of my favorite words. :)I think I just might. :)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-83678701134527120192013-03-15T08:44:24.207-07:002013-03-15T08:44:24.207-07:00I think I might! :DI think I might! :DChris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-3023330040537226002013-03-15T08:42:12.865-07:002013-03-15T08:42:12.865-07:00You do! I promise, you do! :DYou do! I promise, you do! :DChris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-64775560551846465682013-03-15T08:41:46.997-07:002013-03-15T08:41:46.997-07:00You HAVE to get it! I'm actually considering i...You HAVE to get it! I'm actually considering it! Must. Write. Faster. :DChris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-74008379953175931912013-03-15T08:40:46.534-07:002013-03-15T08:40:46.534-07:00It's the *best* book! Definitely check it out ...It's the *best* book! Definitely check it out if you ever get a chance! <br />Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-78841510386038099562013-03-15T08:36:15.525-07:002013-03-15T08:36:15.525-07:00Thanks, Jessika! I think it'll always be in my...Thanks, Jessika! I think it'll always be in my top five favorite kids books of all time. :DChris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-50386649592615539362013-03-15T08:35:12.192-07:002013-03-15T08:35:12.192-07:00Thanks, Jeff! I've had a few kids books rattli...Thanks, Jeff! I've had a few kids books rattling around too. We should probably write them. :DChris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-45884556665710706572013-03-15T08:33:34.943-07:002013-03-15T08:33:34.943-07:00I'd never thought of a YA version, but the whe...I'd never thought of a YA version, but the wheels, they're turning! Thanks, Mia! :DChris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-36216855830266523682013-03-15T08:32:15.318-07:002013-03-15T08:32:15.318-07:00I think the thing that's great about children&...I think the thing that's great about children's books is that you can easily see the story distilled to its bare bones and still be a satisfied reader.Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-66108828497003286892013-03-15T08:28:06.752-07:002013-03-15T08:28:06.752-07:00LOL! Yeah...I also wore a lot of Eau Du Baby Puke....LOL! Yeah...I also wore a lot of Eau Du Baby Puke. ;)Chris Allen-Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11937725992799451053noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-86789458001519211232013-03-14T17:57:30.560-07:002013-03-14T17:57:30.560-07:00You named my favorite thing from my time working a...You named my favorite thing from my time working at a daycare. "I need a story"; or the pre-speech ones that would just come up and sit on my lap book in hand if I ever got down on the floor for any reason...<br /><br />What a wonderful memory.<br /><br />And what a great book to focus on... I hadn't heard of it until last year when my son brought it home from school to show me. I felt like I'd missed something all my life when I read it.<br /><br />Thank you for sharing.Eden Mabeehttp://manyworldsmanyminds.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-64826116621638164312013-03-14T13:37:36.193-07:002013-03-14T13:37:36.193-07:00That book sounds AWESOME! Especially the way you t...That book sounds AWESOME! Especially the way you tell it. Asshat. haha! You should totally do a YA retelling. I'd read it.Michaele Stoughtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06369315790760871519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-767162175614418092013-03-14T10:53:13.532-07:002013-03-14T10:53:13.532-07:00I'm with Mia and Kate, a YA retelling of the P...I'm with Mia and Kate, a YA retelling of the PBP would be a great read. You should totally write one ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03276148243657691859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-345567373976059983.post-43658187726964822622013-03-14T10:49:43.569-07:002013-03-14T10:49:43.569-07:00I NEED THIS BOOK! I'd never heard of it before...I NEED THIS BOOK! I'd never heard of it before, and now I want it. Badly. Thanks for sharing- I've never even read it, and now I'm inspired by it too...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17517488783849807001noreply@blogger.com