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://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I 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/ You guys were a lot of fun. I had a blast.  Have a safe and awesome summer! Cheers! Michael http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/06/12/thank-you-baldwin-hills-elementary/ I had a wonderful time reading to you all.  I'm glad you had a good time too! Have a safe and wacky summer! Cheers! Michael http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/05/30/thank-you-humphrys-elementary/ 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 ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/05/06/dear-sheridan-elementary/ 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 http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/04/16/thank-you-thank-you-thank-you/ 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 ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/04/05/school-visitations/ You guys are awesome.  I had a great time, and hope you did too.  Hope to see you again soon. Cheerio's! Michael http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/07/thank-you-horace-mann-second-graders/ Sorry 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 ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2010/03/04/missed-you/ You 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/ New 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 ... http://www.thegreatwillow.com/blog/2009/04/05/the-spring-the-great-willow/