David says:
I gave this story two stars because I thought most of the story was too sad and I only added one extra star because the ending was happy.
I didn’t Pellegrino’s story and how she was mean to Edward. But I also didn’t like how Edward was selfish and didn’t love anyone. But after he sat on the bottom of the ocean for a long while, Nellie loved him and he was so happy to out of the water and to be loved. I thought it was funny Nellie thought he was a girl. I got sad when he was dumped in the trash and was thrown off the train. But the worst part was when the little girl died and then when Edward’s head was cracked open.
But then, in the end Edward appreciated being loved and started to love back and have hope again. It was wonderful that Abilene’s daughter found him so he was able to go back home.
Reading a book a week with my six-year-old son David is a weekly project for 2011. You can read more about it here.
Hi Karen,
I just left you a comment, but I don’t see it. Perhaps I typed it in the wrong place — a previous post. I hope you get it. If not I will re-type my questions. Please let me know. Thanks!
I found you from your guest post on Art Journal Every Day where you talk about find your style. Since I only started finding/developing/learning about my creative self this year, this article was particularly interesting to me. I often have those frustrated feelings of not knowing what my personal ‘style’ is and therefore I must not have one. I too spend lots of time watching others create and admiring their beautiful projects and then go to my journal and duplicate the technique or idea.
While intellectually I know I need to experiment and try different methods in order to settle on what works for me, your points about all the ‘rules’ you break were particularly helpful. I do enjoy participating in various artistic and photographic challenges and find I use those prompts to get me out of my comfort zone or help me focus on an idea. I’m cursed with too many ideas and not enough focus!
Anyway, I just wanted you to know that I loved your thoughtful presentation and accompanying photos. I love that you shared your journey and encouraged those beginners out there (like me) to just go for it!