tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post8718992844177119615..comments2024-03-28T07:20:26.335-04:00Comments on Carol Baldwin's Blog: Lights Out: A Review and Picture Book GiveawayCarol Baldwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-27439035385534585762020-08-22T07:44:21.546-04:002020-08-22T07:44:21.546-04:00Thanks for stopping by, Lynn!Thanks for stopping by, Lynn!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-28527354333509792362020-08-21T20:55:22.483-04:002020-08-21T20:55:22.483-04:00Beautiful story and art Marsha and Sue! So tender ...Beautiful story and art Marsha and Sue! So tender and thought-provoking ❤️Lynn Gaines Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05257027692081698658noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-31367710303714567342020-08-21T17:25:56.306-04:002020-08-21T17:25:56.306-04:00As authors, we don't always think about illust...As authors, we don't always think about illustrations "done in isolation." Yours matched Marsha's text so beautifully!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-91049030810463035992020-08-21T15:29:34.962-04:002020-08-21T15:29:34.962-04:00Thank you Carol for this lovely review! Books are ...Thank you Carol for this lovely review! Books are illustrated in such isolation and it's always so exciting when it is out in the world! I appreciate all of the support!Susan Reaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04796645623227288475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-44419307263304545922020-08-20T22:47:51.786-04:002020-08-20T22:47:51.786-04:00Dear Carol,
The illustrations for Lights Out are w...Dear Carol,<br />The illustrations for Lights Out are wonderful! Simple and precious! Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Do something fun for you!<br />Never Give Up<br />JoanJoan Y. Edwardshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06131845753310150704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-42996701165374405242020-08-20T12:23:39.295-04:002020-08-20T12:23:39.295-04:00Thanks Barbara and Susan. Your grandkids would enj...Thanks Barbara and Susan. Your grandkids would enjoy this book--and their parents!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-45167061532769990232020-08-20T11:43:20.225-04:002020-08-20T11:43:20.225-04:00Definitely, Marsha! There would be no illustration...Definitely, Marsha! There would be no illustrations if your exquisite text didn't set the scene for them! Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-1408512176043040632020-08-20T10:25:36.055-04:002020-08-20T10:25:36.055-04:00I know you all love the illustrations. They are in...I know you all love the illustrations. They are indeed brilliant. But wait until you read the text. 🙃🤣 Thank you all for your comments. Marsha Diane Arnold www.marshadianearnold.comUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582461562653229037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-37478348618637230042020-08-19T23:58:12.708-04:002020-08-19T23:58:12.708-04:00Light pollution. Honestly, I hardly ever think of ...Light pollution. Honestly, I hardly ever think of it, but I guess I should. This book looks terrific. The illustrations are beautiful. Thanks for telling me about it and for a chance to win.Rosihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01294774973863802821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-16300338796002995492020-08-19T21:20:05.271-04:002020-08-19T21:20:05.271-04:00Great review and I love the illustrations! Thanks ...Great review and I love the illustrations! Thanks for including me!<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09624861753530676201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-67826501724870501502020-08-19T21:09:04.065-04:002020-08-19T21:09:04.065-04:00What a wonderful concept for a picture book! Love ...What a wonderful concept for a picture book! Love the elegant and mysterious illustrations.Barbara Youngerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15441112704275809968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-49444299785932216482020-08-19T20:59:40.302-04:002020-08-19T20:59:40.302-04:00Thanks, Marsha, for stopping by. I wouldn't ha...Thanks, Marsha, for stopping by. I wouldn't have guessed that the illustrations would have been challenging to visualize and create--but now I can see that. And yes, Susan did a marvelous job bringing your text to light!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-19062789309077677392020-08-19T20:56:35.769-04:002020-08-19T20:56:35.769-04:00Thanks to one and all for your comments and suppor...Thanks to one and all for your comments and support. Connie, I was concerned when I sold the manuscript because I knew the illustrations would be challenging; I was so very lucky to have Susan Reagan as illustrator. Perfection. Danielle, I'm honored that you plan to use LIGHTS OUT as a mentor text. This book is close to my heart so all of your kind words mean a lot.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12582461562653229037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-11007554208273266752020-08-19T20:02:11.686-04:002020-08-19T20:02:11.686-04:00It would be a good one for your school's libra...It would be a good one for your school's library, Gwen.Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-65743236733704505762020-08-19T20:01:21.884-04:002020-08-19T20:01:21.884-04:00This looks amazing! Would love to receive a copy o...This looks amazing! Would love to receive a copy of Lights Out!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10077365903985369934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-10084204035505928402020-08-19T20:01:00.854-04:002020-08-19T20:01:00.854-04:00You would love it, JeanYou would love it, JeanCarol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-65991767214773793352020-08-19T19:32:10.116-04:002020-08-19T19:32:10.116-04:00Wow! Have to order this oneWow! Have to order this oneJeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00670857919750760186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-75157653923169542002020-08-19T14:50:10.065-04:002020-08-19T14:50:10.065-04:00YOu are right, Jana Leah!YOu are right, Jana Leah!Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-32951405316971667792020-08-19T14:43:34.554-04:002020-08-19T14:43:34.554-04:00A good message & such pretty illustrations.
tu...A good message & such pretty illustrations.<br />turtle6422 at gmail dot comJana Leah Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07492395947508454607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-32026836360567846042020-08-19T12:55:31.769-04:002020-08-19T12:55:31.769-04:00Thanks for sharing it Danielle and yes I wish I...Thanks for sharing it Danielle and yes I wish I'd thought of the idea! You and Debbie are both in. Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-23254564456420031732020-08-19T12:53:49.515-04:002020-08-19T12:53:49.515-04:00This is an excellent idea for a picture book and o...This is an excellent idea for a picture book and one I've never seen before--makes me wish I'd thought of it first. The illustrations are beautiful. I'm a fan of nature picture books, so this will be mentor text for me. Thank you for the chance to win a copy. I shared on tumblr: https://yesreaderwriterpoetmusician.tumblr.com/post/626897341755064320/Danielle H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11079935240201178744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-40265379784459188892020-08-19T12:31:46.924-04:002020-08-19T12:31:46.924-04:00Absolutely stunning illustrations amplifying the t...Absolutely stunning illustrations amplifying the text. Such a wonderful book for kids and adults. Great review Carol.Debbie Allmandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13158997320390436568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-50062388645739865982020-08-19T12:28:10.386-04:002020-08-19T12:28:10.386-04:00It is stunning, Tricia. Thanks for stopping by.It is stunning, Tricia. Thanks for stopping by.Carol Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10444182118975929045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-21666755354016826072020-08-19T12:17:11.982-04:002020-08-19T12:17:11.982-04:00This book looks stunning!
triciacandemeres@gmai...This book looks stunning! <br /><br />triciacandemeres@gmail.com<br />triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04609063528478434175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6581277174023785317.post-50942900795466702082020-08-19T10:15:11.167-04:002020-08-19T10:15:11.167-04:00Carol, I enjoyed your review and I love how the us...Carol, I enjoyed your review and I love how the use of color in the illustrations perfectly demonstrate the subject: vibrant pops of color on sometimes muted background! Thank you for sharing!<br />Connie<br />cps1950(at)gmail(dot)com<br />Connie Porter Saundershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09234596850866029756noreply@blogger.com