tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682654170205410122.post2243024844838672170..comments2023-11-19T08:02:48.713-08:00Comments on Mrs. Archer's Book Notes: Martha Speaks: Thief of Hearts adapted by Karen Barrs.Bookladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10083821352830737883noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682654170205410122.post-21779001053306897582011-01-21T08:04:20.953-08:002011-01-21T08:04:20.953-08:00Well, I gave in and I've requested from the li...Well, I gave in and I've requested from the library some of the DVDs of the cartoon show. I guess I should do the same with Olivia, just so I can know what the kids are talking about. I know that several of my Kindergarten and 1st Grade students watch the Olivia series.Bookladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10083821352830737883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1682654170205410122.post-58215886618452293082011-01-21T06:25:04.549-08:002011-01-21T06:25:04.549-08:00I always feel a bit of resentment when cartoons ar...I always feel a bit of resentment when cartoons are made from really good children's literature - like "why can't they make up their own stories?" It seems almost like an insult to children, that they won't be able to read or understand the book, so they have to have it acted out with, sometimes, too much silliness. I am glad that Martha still looks the same. Also, makes me wonder if the granddaughters have Meddaugh's books...Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15808393097578537577noreply@blogger.com