Comments on: Frankincense and Mirth: Humphrey’s First Christmas http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/ A Podcast about the children\'s books we love and why we love them - recorded in our favourite coffee shop. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:12:57 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Interview with Carol Heyer http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-289456 Interview with Carol Heyer Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:50:11 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/#comment-289456 [...] Relatable characters and stories facilitate a strong connection between the reader and the book. It doesn’t matter whether or not the stories are real, only that the reader can relate to the feelings that are core to the story. The same is true for the characters. A great example is Humphrey, the lovable grumpy camel in the picture book, Humphrey’s First Christmas. [...] [...] Relatable characters and stories facilitate a strong connection between the reader and the book. It doesn’t matter whether or not the stories are real, only that the reader can relate to the feelings that are core to the story. The same is true for the characters. A great example is Humphrey, the lovable grumpy camel in the picture book, Humphrey’s First Christmas. [...]

]]> By: Carnival of Parenting Podcasts | Play-Activities.com http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-221211 Carnival of Parenting Podcasts | Play-Activities.com Mon, 14 Jan 2008 14:17:25 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/#comment-221211 [...] Andrea presents Frankincense and Mirth: Humphrey’s First Christmas posted at Just One More Book!!, saying, “Looking for an entertaining and effective spin on the story of Bethlehem? Drop by Just One More Book! and find out about a thoroughly entertaining and surprisingly original new Christmas book that will have your kids begging to hear the Christmas story again and again. Relayed with the pomp of an indignant camel and replete with starlit sandscapes, stunning, sometimes comical close-ups and loads of understated melodrama, this twist on the Christmas story is as hilarious as it is endearing..” [...] [...] Andrea presents Frankincense and Mirth: Humphrey’s First Christmas posted at Just One More Book!!, saying, “Looking for an entertaining and effective spin on the story of Bethlehem? Drop by Just One More Book! and find out about a thoroughly entertaining and surprisingly original new Christmas book that will have your kids begging to hear the Christmas story again and again. Relayed with the pomp of an indignant camel and replete with starlit sandscapes, stunning, sometimes comical close-ups and loads of understated melodrama, this twist on the Christmas story is as hilarious as it is endearing..” [...]

]]> By: Saturday Review of Books: December 15, 2007 at Semicolon http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-210786 Saturday Review of Books: December 15, 2007 at Semicolon Thu, 27 Dec 2007 16:46:22 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/#comment-210786 [...] 1. Bonnie (Huck Finn)2. Miss Erin (A Curse Dark As Gold)3. Literary Feline (Silence of the Grave)4. Literary Feline (Dervishes)5. Literary Feline (Cries and Whiskers)6. Cathy (Winter Lights)7. Carrie, Reading to Know (Mary Poppins)8. Clean Reads (A Crooked Kind of Perfect)9. Clean Reads (Iris, Messenger)10. Joy (Girl in Hyacinth Blue)11. gautami tripathy (For the Love of Rachel)12. Lynne (World of Pies)13. Lynne (Empty the Ocean with a Spoon)14. Lynne (So Big)15. Laura (The Art of Mending)16. Laura (The Master and Margarita)17. SmallWorld (The Lady and the Unicorn)18. SmallWorld (A River Runs Through It and Other Stories)19. Sage (Deep Survival)20. Just One More Book! Podcast (Humphrey’s First Christmas)21. 5MinforBooks (Great parenting book)22. Cathy (The First Night)23. Shelf Elf (Clarice Bean, Don’t Look Now)24. Amy (Replay by Sharon Creech) [...] [...] 1. Bonnie (Huck Finn)2. Miss Erin (A Curse Dark As Gold)3. Literary Feline (Silence of the Grave)4. Literary Feline (Dervishes)5. Literary Feline (Cries and Whiskers)6. Cathy (Winter Lights)7. Carrie, Reading to Know (Mary Poppins)8. Clean Reads (A Crooked Kind of Perfect)9. Clean Reads (Iris, Messenger)10. Joy (Girl in Hyacinth Blue)11. gautami tripathy (For the Love of Rachel)12. Lynne (World of Pies)13. Lynne (Empty the Ocean with a Spoon)14. Lynne (So Big)15. Laura (The Art of Mending)16. Laura (The Master and Margarita)17. SmallWorld (The Lady and the Unicorn)18. SmallWorld (A River Runs Through It and Other Stories)19. Sage (Deep Survival)20. Just One More Book! Podcast (Humphrey’s First Christmas)21. 5MinforBooks (Great parenting book)22. Cathy (The First Night)23. Shelf Elf (Clarice Bean, Don’t Look Now)24. Amy (Replay by Sharon Creech) [...]

]]> By: MommyCast Music Show #30 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-204333 MommyCast Music Show #30 Tue, 18 Dec 2007 20:08:39 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/#comment-204333 [...] Looking for an entertaining and effective spin on the story of Bethlehem? Drop by Just One More Book! and find out about a thoroughly entertaining and surprisingly original new Christmas book that will have your kids begging to hear the Christmas story again and again. Relayed with the pomp of an indignant camel and replete with starlit sandscapes, stunning, sometimes comical close-ups and loads of understated melodrama, this twist on the Christmas story is as hilarious as it is endearing.. As always, thanks to Matthew Ebel for our music and introduction. [...] [...] Looking for an entertaining and effective spin on the story of Bethlehem? Drop by Just One More Book! and find out about a thoroughly entertaining and surprisingly original new Christmas book that will have your kids begging to hear the Christmas story again and again. Relayed with the pomp of an indignant camel and replete with starlit sandscapes, stunning, sometimes comical close-ups and loads of understated melodrama, this twist on the Christmas story is as hilarious as it is endearing.. As always, thanks to Matthew Ebel for our music and introduction. [...]

]]> By: Just One More Book!! http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-202711 Just One More Book!! Sun, 16 Dec 2007 17:34:12 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/#comment-202711 Katherine, I'm glad you enjoyed the chat and I hope you enjoy the book even more. Do let us know what you think once you get your hands on it! Thanks so much for listening and for taking time to participate in the conversation, Andrea Katherine,

I’m glad you enjoyed the chat and I hope you enjoy the book even more. Do let us know what you think once you get your hands on it!

Thanks so much for listening and for taking time to participate in the conversation,
Andrea

]]> By: Katherine http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/comment-page-1/#comment-200602 Katherine Fri, 14 Dec 2007 04:17:41 +0000 http://www.justonemorebook.com/2007/12/12/frankincense-and-mirth-humphreys-first-christmas/#comment-200602 I loved this podcast. You two are so passionate about Humphrey by Carol Heyer, I felt like I could visualize every page the way you described it. I will definitely buy Humphrey based on your recommendation. I've seen other books by Carol Heyer and she is an outstanding illustrator and writer. I loved this podcast. You two are so passionate about Humphrey by Carol Heyer, I felt like I could visualize every page the way you described it. I will definitely buy Humphrey based on your recommendation. I’ve seen other books by Carol Heyer and she is an outstanding illustrator and writer.

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