The Great Willow http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog Written in poetry by Michael Starr and superbly illustrated by Nancy Parczyk. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 19:40:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Thank You Open Charter Magnet! http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/11/16/thank-you-open-charter-magnet/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/11/16/thank-you-open-charter-magnet/#comments Wed, 17 Nov 2010 01:38:13 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/11/16/thank-you-open-charter-magnet/ Pup and duckI had a spectacular time today!  Best of luck with YOUR books — can’t wait to read them!

Hope to see you all again soon!

Your Friend –

Michael

]]> http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/11/16/thank-you-open-charter-magnet/feed/ Thank You Baldwin Hills Elementary! http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/06/12/thank-you-baldwin-hills-elementary/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/06/12/thank-you-baldwin-hills-elementary/#comments Sun, 13 Jun 2010 03:44:59 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/06/13/thank-you-baldwin-hills-elementary/ BugsYou guys were a lot of fun. I had a blast.  Have a safe and awesome summer!

Cheers!

Michael

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Have a safe and wacky summer!

Cheers!

Michael

]]> http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/05/30/thank-you-humphrys-elementary/feed/ Dear Sheridan Elementary… http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/05/06/dear-sheridan-elementary/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/05/06/dear-sheridan-elementary/#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 22:52:57 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/05/06/dear-sheridan-elementary/ Sheridan Elementary Reading

I just want to extend a very warm thank you for the kindness and hospitality you have shown me.  It was a great pleasure to read to you all and I thank you for your letters…  I will read EVERY ONE OF THEM!  I also want to thank you for your orders.  Although I know some of you can’t afford The Great Willow, I know you care about it, just the same.  Please feel free to read it in your Beautiful Library or in your Amazing Literacy Garden.  A special thanks to Mr. Carapia for mentioning me at the grand opening of your garden, and The Wonder of Reading for connecting me with such a wonderful school!

My sincere thanks.

Michael Starr

]]> http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/05/06/dear-sheridan-elementary/feed/ Thank you, Thank you , Thank you… http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/04/16/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/04/16/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you/#comments Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:27:34 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/04/16/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you/ Sheridan street and 10th street elementary schools!!!

Hope you guys had a great time.  I did!  A very special thanks to Mr. Carapia, and Mr. Gero for their support.

And a personal thanks to Kim for her page turning expertise!

Hope to hear from you all soon.

Cheers!

Michael

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  • 10th Street Elementary April 9th
  • Sheridan Elementary April 12th

I will be visiting these two amazing schools as part of The Wonder of Reading Author visitation program. I will be reading to several assembly’s throughout the day and doing a presentation on making your own book… for the kids.  Should be a blast!  If you or your child is in one of these schools, please feel free to join us during the assembly.

Please show your support for The Wonder of Reading by visiting their website: wonderofreading.org

Much love,

Michael

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Cheerio’s!

Michael

]]> http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/07/thank-you-horace-mann-second-graders/feed/ Missed you! http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/04/missed-you/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/04/missed-you/#comments Fri, 05 Mar 2010 01:53:33 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/04/missed-you/ behindcorner.jpgSorry for being away for so long.  Business has been slow, economy…

ANYWAY!  I just want to thank those who still want “The Great Willow” to continue on.

A few notes: I will be reading at Beverly Hills Elementary this friday afternoon (3/5/10).  Very excited to get back to it.  Also, a bit of surprising news… The Wonder of Reading is sponsoring The Great Willow.  If you don’t know what the Wonder of Reading is, please take the time to visit their website: www.wonderofreading.org
They are a not for profit organization who build libraries in elementary schools that can’t afford them.  A most noble cause.  I will be booking four schools with them this spring and look to your support for the “Willow” and the “Wonder…”

I’m looking to a bright future for Wolfpup and Duckling.

Keep in touch!

Cheers! Michael

]]> http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/04/missed-you/feed/ THANK YOU EL RODEO elementary school: 1st graders! http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/05/06/thank-you-el-rodeo-elementary-school-1st-graders/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/05/06/thank-you-el-rodeo-elementary-school-1st-graders/#comments Thu, 07 May 2009 04:12:40 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/05/06/thank-you-el-rodeo-elementary-school-1st-graders/ Pup and duckYou made my day! Thanks for being involved and interested in the great willow! You guys rock!

Hope you had a great time! 

Cheerio’s,Michael

]]> http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/05/06/thank-you-el-rodeo-elementary-school-1st-graders/feed/ THE SPRING = The Great Willow http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/04/05/the-spring-the-great-willow/ http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/04/05/the-spring-the-great-willow/#comments Mon, 06 Apr 2009 02:37:37 +0000 admin http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/04/05/the-spring-the-great-willow/ turtle.jpgNew songs to sing, games to play and books to read! Wolf Pup and Duckling need a friends! The perfect time to buy is now… Package still includes FREE poster and bookmark. Books numbered and signed by Author; Michael Starr, and Illustrator; Nancy Parczyk! Get your book TODAY!

If you know someone who needs The Great Willow, don’t hesitate to mention this website, or just buy it for them! They will never forget you and will love you for all eternity… or at least a week. Thanks for visiting, hope to hear from you soon!

Michael

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