Journal Entry 1 by PaulsBooks from Salt Lake City, Utah USA on Sunday, May 07, 2006

Paul's Pass-Along Book #1545.
This book was generously donated to Paul's Books by Clare O. 

Journal Entry 2 by cbostler from Sandy, Utah USA on Tuesday, May 09, 2006

This has been one of my all-time favorites for years. I came across "The Bunyans" when I was looking for good books about Utah. There are some pages in the story with definite Utah ties. I added the book to my own collection, and sent another to the pen pal class my second graders were writing to. I was pleased to be able to give a copy to Paul's Pass-Along Books, too.
Clare Ostler 

Journal Entry 3 by oakcrest-eagles from West Jordan, Utah USA on Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Mrs. Ostler
2nd grade teacher at Oakcrest Elementary
West Jordan, Utah
April 2006
After sharing this book with my class, we decided to see if we could pass this book along to a school class in every state in the nation. We added a map so states could be colored as they responded, and a signature and comment sheet. We are looking forward to their responses. 

Journal Entry 4 by AnonymousFinder on Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Ms. Chavez-Word's class of 23 children from Great Oaks Elementary shared this book on April 3, 2006.
Ms. Chavez wrote, "We hadn't read any tall tales so we got to discuss as we read."

CAUGHT IN AUSTIN TEXAS USA 

Journal Entry 5 by AnonymousFinder on Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Mrs. Steege's class of 19 children from Ponderosa Elementary in Meridian, Idaho shared The Bunyans on April 12, 2006.
Mrs. Steege wrote, "Loved it! Great illustrations!"

CAUGHT IN MERIDIAN IDAHO USA 

Journal Entry 6 by AnonymousFinder on Tuesday, May 23, 2006

Ms. Linda Quihuis from Sirrine Elementary in Chandler, Arizona shared this book with her class of 21 children on May 16, 2006. In the book beside her signature, Ms. Quihuis wrote "The Bunyans is creatively written. Illustrations are great. The students and I loved it!"
The teacher also sent this note to Paul's family.
"How sad it must have been and still be for Paul's parents to have lost him at such a young age. What a fantastic idea to keep someone's memory alive, while doing something special for others at the same time. Thanks so much for sharing with us in Arizona."

CAUGHT IN CHANDLER ARIZONA USA 

Journal Entry 7 by AnonymousFinder on Saturday, June 03, 2006

Dear T.,
The book arrived on Tuesday, May 30, from Clare. We read it in class on Friday, June 2, and the children really enjoyed it. Despite my explanation, they thought you wrote the book, so when you read the letters I sent you via Clare, you'll notice that they're asking you about what happened to the characters next! The cub scouts in my class were amazed that Paul had been an Eagle scout at 15 and were very impressed. I am deeply moved by your commitment to turn your personal sorrow into a joyful memorial for your dear son, and in so doing spread immeasurable good into the world. You are a true blessing!
I have been fortunate enough to have visited eleven of the places mentioned in the story! I still need to see those Great Sand Dunes in Colorado and visit England. Mars...well, who knows?
Gail Fisher

CAUGHT IN SOUTH DENNIS NEW JERSEY USA 

Journal Entry 8 by PaulsBooks from Salt Lake City, Utah USA on Thursday, June 15, 2006

This book was given to us by Clare Ostler
I think this book is pretty amazing. If only
there were people this big!
Brent Ostler 

Journal Entry 9 by tostle from Salt Lake City, Utah USA on Friday, July 28, 2006

We have had the pleasure of enjoying this book during summer vacation. Who knew Paul Bunyan had a family?? We love Teeny and Little Jean! Thanks to Clare for sharing this wonderfully funny story. Our family enjoyed reading this book when our boys were younger...and we still chuckle every time we read it! Paul's favorite pages was always those funny bears with honey in Teeny's hair!
We will be passing The Bunyan's back to Clare so she can continue sharing the book with other classes across America. Thank you, dear teachers, for sharing this great and imaginative story with your classes...and thank you, Clare, for a wonderful addition to Paul's Pass-Along Books.
Teresa Ostler 

Journal Entry 10 by AnonymousFinder on Friday, August 04, 2006

this book is a great way for kids to learn about the geography (?)of the country, Little Jean and Teeny are wonderful. Absolutely enjoyed the book and wished I would have had it for my children.

CAUGHT IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH USA 

Journal Entry 11 by lacyrain from Salt Lake City, Utah USA on Friday, August 04, 2006

The illustrations were beautiful! My favorite was the illustration of Teeny Bunyan with bears in her hair. I read this book while working at Primary Childrens Medical Center in Salt Lake CIty, UT where Teresa Ostler, Paul's mom works. The books are treasured by the staff here. 

Journal Entry 12 by Hunzy from Cottonwood Heights, Utah USA on Friday, August 04, 2006

I love tall tales. Especially when they include some of my favorite national parks. I was excited to see how far this book has travelled. 

Journal Entry 13 by cbostler from Sandy, Utah USA on Monday, November 13, 2006

The Bunyans arrived in Utah today after doing some traveling. In Hawaii, Ms. Elizabeth's second grade class at King Kamahamena III Elementary read the book.
The 24 people there said, "Great story!"
Ammon's mother, Stacie read the book to him, too.
Ammon says, "I liked the pictures. 

Journal Entry 14 by cbostler from Sandy, Utah USA on Monday, November 13, 2006

The Bunyans left Hawaii and went to Peachland Elementary in California. Mrs. Lookholder read the book to her second graders, and says "This project is very creative."
Ellie S. and her family from Sangus, California read it together, too.
Ellie says, "I thought it was fun."
 

Journal Entry 15 by guinaveve from Mason, Ohio USA on Monday, November 27, 2006

I am going to send this in to the first grade class tomorrow in Mason, OH. I am sure they will enjoy it. I plan on reading it to my kids tonight. Maybe the teacher will make a journal entry to tell what the kids think of the book. If not, I will make a new journal entry on their behalf after hearing back from them. I am sure they will enjoy it. I will send it along to the next classroom via the mail when it is returned to me. 

Journal Entry 16 by AnonymousFinder on Tuesday, December 05, 2006

From Ohio-

We loved seeing the illustrations and comparing sizes.  

Journal Entry 17 by jsissy on Tuesday, December 05, 2006

We read this in my class today. We liked it. Another kid brought in "Polar Express" and we read that too. 

Journal Entry 18 by jsport on Tuesday, December 05, 2006

I am Jsissy's brother. Thanks for sending all the books to my class.

I read this book and I really liked it. I am in 4th grade. 

Journal Entry 19 by guinaveve from Mason, Ohio USA on Tuesday, December 05, 2006

I made a journal entry on behalf of the first grade classroom in Mason, OH. I copied the comment the teacher included in the green folder that is traveling with this book into an anonymous entry.

My daughter Jsissy and my son, Jsport, both wanted to include their thoughts on the book in a journal entry.

I have it back in my possesion now and will mail it on ASAP. Thanks for sharing it with the classroom here in OH. I look forward to watching it travel to other classrooms in the future. 

Journal Entry 20 by guinaveve at Fellow BookCrosser in Postal release, Postal Release -- Controlled Releases on Friday, December 08, 2006

Released 5 yrs ago (12/8/2006 UTC) at Fellow BookCrosser in Postal release, Postal Release -- Controlled Releases

WILD RELEASE NOTES:

Journal Entry 21 by cbostler from Sandy, Utah USA on Saturday, February 03, 2007

There are some huge smiles in Sandy today! The book the Bunyans arrived from Arkansas a few hours ago, just in time for the celebration for Paul Ostler and Paul's Pass-Along Books this evening.
The book will be proudly shared with family and friends before it begins a journey to a new state on Monday Feb. 5.
WELCOME HOME, "BUNYANS!" YOU'RE JUST IN TIME FOR THE PARTY. 

Journal Entry 22 by heartsong2 on Wednesday, February 28, 2007

This book arrived in Nebraska about 2 weeks ago. I gave it to my daughter's kindergarten teacher who read it to her class on Friday last week. There are 23 students in her class, and they really enjoyed the story. My daughter and I read the book again this afternoon so now I can put it together and return it to Utah to prepare for the next leg of it's journey. This book will be as well-traveled as Paul Bunyan and his family were! Thank you for sharing it with us! 

Journal Entry 23 by heartsong2 on Thursday, March 01, 2007

Posted back to tostle today! 

Journal Entry 24 by PaulsBooks from Salt Lake City, Utah USA on Sunday, May 13, 2007

The original "The Bunyans" Paul's Book #1545 has been replaced with Paul's Book #4450. 

Journal Entry 25 by oakcrest-eagles from West Jordan, Utah USA on Wednesday, August 22, 2007

It's a new school year for Oakcrest Eagles, and Mrs. Ostler welcomed twenty-six enthusiastic
children to her class two days ago. Together they learned about this special Paul's Pass-Along Book and the goal that has been set to share it with students in all fifty states. Nine states have participated so far. We hope it does a lot of traveling during the 2007-2008 school year. It's going to be mailed to a school in Massachusetts this week. 

Journal Entry 26 by sabeena29 from not specified, not specified not specified on Sunday, September 16, 2007

received a few days ago- I am a reading specialist in an elementary school k-5 north of Boston, MA and plan to share it with a 2nd or 3rd grade class in the coming weeks. Glad I could be part of this project- what a nice way to remember Paul. I will journal again after I read it to the students. 

Journal Entry 27 by sabeena29 from not specified, not specified not specified on Monday, October 08, 2007

unfortunately, I wasn't able to find the time to read this to a class but it's a nicely illustrated book and this is a great project- sent it back as requested on Thurs. )Oct. 4th- look forward to reading about more of its adventures- thanks for letting me be a part of this project. 

Journal Entry 28 by Dusties from Pompey, New York USA on Monday, November 12, 2007

This book has arrived safe and sound in Central New York and has been passed off to Mary's Dad to take to the school(he works there) to have one of the teachers read.
I am so nervous about this book since I can't physically keep my hands on it.
Happy reading everyone. 

Journal Entry 29 by AnonymousFinder on Monday, December 10, 2007

My 18 second graders loved the story. Since we live close to Niagara Falls, they all were able to connect with this part of the book. They are now curious about the other locations referred to in the book!

Our school custodian, Wayne Dunn, introduced us to Pass-Along books. His daughter, Mary, passed away this autumn. My students are very excited and pleased to be part of such a loving and inspiring movement.

Thank you for opening my classroom to the Bunyans and Pass-Along books.

Jessica Paduano
Grade 2 Fremont Elementary School
East Syracuse-Minoa Schools
East Syracuse, New York

CAUGHT IN EAST SYRACUSE NEW YORK USA 

Journal Entry 30 by AnonymousFinder on Friday, April 18, 2008

The book arrived just as were were learning about our diverse 50 states. Great tie in! We see Paul Bunyan every day here in Rumford, Maine. We have included his picture for all to see. He stands tall at the base of a beautiful waterfall that attracts many people as they travel through our part of the beautiful state of Maine.

This is a great project! Thank you for inviting us to share in it.
Mrs. Kerr's 2nd grade class
Rumford, Maine

CAUGHT IN RUMFORD MAINE USA 

Journal Entry 31 by oakcrest-eagles from West Jordan, Utah USA on Friday, March 12, 2010

Mrs. Ostler's Class 2009-10
Oakcrest Elementary
West Jordan, Utah 

Journal Entry 32 by cubscouts at Sandy, Utah USA on Friday, April 01, 2011

This is one of the books that cub scouts and families enjoyed during the pack meeting March 30, 2011.
Thanks, PaulsBooks!
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