Mrs. Biddlebox
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This a terrific children's picture book that has relevance for adults as well. Mrs. Biddlebox is having a horrible day, but she finds a way to cope with it. The rhyme scheme is fun and the message is powerful - perserverance pays off in the end. There is a twist at the end that is not part of the story. The author Linda Smith died in 2000 after losing her battle with breast cancer. Mrs Biddlebox is based on her experiences. As a cancer survivor, I was deeply affected when I learned that and so were my students.
Journal Entry 2 by workinglead at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California USA on Thursday, November 20, 2003
Released on Thursday, November 20, 2003 at Bishop Amat High School in La Puente, California USA.
This book was released to Mike Wahlquist after I read it to my Honors British Literature classes. It is now in Mike's safekeeping.
This book was released to Mike Wahlquist after I read it to my Honors British Literature classes. It is now in Mike's safekeeping.
This was a fun little book that was read to me in class and I felt that it was a little picker upper at the end of class. It had great illustrator and author and I enjoyed it. It brought back memories from elementary school and it made me reflect on all that I have gone through during my school career.
I loved this book not only because it was a childrens book but because I then found out that Mrs. Biddlebox was actually based on the author and her experience with cancer. It was a nice way to put a not so nice thing in words and pictures for children. I liked it very much.
CAUGHT IN BALDWIN PARK CALIFORNIA USA
CAUGHT IN BALDWIN PARK CALIFORNIA USA
I loved this book not only because it was a childrens book but because I then found out that Mrs. Biddlebox was actually based on the author and her experience with cancer. It was a nice way to put a not so nice thing in words and pictures for children. I liked it very much.
(Mr. Lewis I was the Anonymous Finder..I didn't realize i wasn't logged in...sorry)
(Mr. Lewis I was the Anonymous Finder..I didn't realize i wasn't logged in...sorry)
i thought this book was quite interesting yet it keeps you thinking abd whut is the result.
I loved this book. Smith took every ounce of what makes a bad day, a bad day and turned it into something useful so that one can have good day. In a way, we should all do that if we go through those types of days just set the bad aside and continue your day, and at the end of the day turn the bad into something useful by talking to someone. What a wonderful novel with a optomistic moral that can be taken anyway!
I really enjoyed this book, it was a fun book and it really made you think. This book even though a children book really made you step back and think about life and how you really just need to roll in with the waves. Yes there are going to be days that are just not going to go you way but your going to have to take the lead. Deal with the bad things and think how to make those bad things into something good.
it's really funny and creative i thought it was great and its makes you pay attention to the book beacuse of the drawings and background.
Entertaining and enjoyable, this story can captivate readers of all ages with it's illustrations and simple, yet meaningful storyline. The story told through rhyme scheme is clever and it makes a bad day seem not so bad afterall.
I enjoyed it because surprisingly it has a rhyme scheme here and there.
I loved how Ms. Biddlebox turned something bad into something good for herself.
I think this book is really cute. I like how it is a totally optimistic book. The drawings made the book even better. I also enjoyed how once I learned about the author and her cancer I put two and two together and its how she lived her life day by day. :D
This book was very good. It brought back memories which I thought only pre-existed in my childhhod past. It brought a smile to my face. Child or adult, anyone will appreciate the simple, but effective tools the author uses to bring you back to that simple time, with no worries, or responsibilities to deal with, even if only for a moment.
This children's book is about persevering in overcoming obstacles. Though i have not yet experienced a large obstacle to overcome, the book still spoke to me. I enjoyed it very much and the fact that it was read to the class as if we were little kids increased my enjoyment. Wonderful!
This story was a bit strange. But I was able to enjoy it all the same. I thought it was cool how Mrs. Biddlebox was based on the author and her fight with Cancer.
The book was very enjoyable. The illustarions were amazing and the rhyme scheme was catchy and fun. The message too was uplifting and turned a bad situation into a pleasant one.
I really enjoyed this book even though it is ment for children. It gives off a sense that a positive attitude can change your entire outlook about life. I thought that it had something for everyone to enjoy and a sense that you can't let anything slow you down.
This book was Awsome!!!!!! The story was cool, it was creative interesting and colorfull!!
This book was awesome. It showed how she had a bad day but still managed to pull through it in the end. Your day is what you make of it.
I found Mrs.Biddlebox a entertaining book! Nothing is better than being able to go back and remember your childhood days with these children novels. Mrs. BiddleBox is a perfect book to read when you are having a bad day because it picks you up. The Illustrations in the book made the book even better than what it already was
I really liked this book and it's illustrations! And I enjoyed it 297492834 times more when i found out that it was about the author's experience with cancer. It felt alot more personal to me. Anyways, this is one of my favorite children's books now! Thanks Mr.Lewis!
I LOVED this book! The pictures were great because it literally took the words and created a picture.
This book was the greatest book ever!! i really liked it. Someone who is having a bad day should read this book. I liked it even more when I heard the history of the author. Its a very uplifting fun book.
I am not accustomed to being read such colorful books anymore, and I really enjoyed the book. Mrs. Biddlebox's sinister attitude reminded me a bit of myself, which I thought was funny. Then, understanding the true story behind this book made me love the book ten times more. It's a really nice way to bring a smile to ones face when having a day like Mrs. Biddlebox was. =]
This book was read during class, but I really did quite enjoy the short story. I enjoyed it because it showed the day in the eyes of a person who just does not feel good at all. Its not like your average book, that is all about a happy and not sad life of a princess or something of that matter. But I enjoyed it because it shows in an artistic way how the character gets over their dark and gloomy day.
I enjoyed this book mostly because it was told in a fun tone. The storyline was interesting and when read between the lines the meaning and moral of the book is meaningful.
It was cool, but I think in terms of a childrens book, kids might find it a little odd
this was a pretty good and entertaining book that lightened my spirit for the day. I enjoyed it because mrs. bittlebox took her bad day and sort of turned it around.
this book was really entertaining, I enjoyed it being read to me
I was first introduced to this book through my English IIII teacher, Mr.Lewis. Im not really sure why he brought this book to a senior class, but I did learn a lesson from its context. Before reading the book the cover caught my eye with its gloomy look, then as Mr.Lewis read on I began to like how each page had its own illustrations along with a nice little ryhm. Then when the book was finished Mr.Lexis explained how this book was written by a breast cancer patient, then I remembered my grandmother(R.I.P) and my mother's past experiances with the illness and I understood more of why Mrs. Biddlebox was how she was. I recomend this book to anyone, young and old, because of its rich illustrations, attractive ryhms, and the background of how this author came to write this book.
I really really enjoyed this book beacuse it showed that even when your having a bad day or you woke up on the wrong side of the bed good thing can come out from it.
I "caught" the book during my english class. At first i wasn't to sure what to expect with the childish title of 'Mrs.Biddlebox' but to my surprise it was quite a good book. I guess it is true when they say u shouldn't judge a book by its cover, or in this case its title. The book was a fun story that sounds perfect to read to your younger siblings after they've had a bad day. The pictures really caught my eye and were definitely one of my favorite parts of the book. Overall 'Mrs.Biddlebox' is a fun, easy, and enjoyable book for everyone. =]
I really liked this book it was better than the "A Passage to India." lol. This book was cool and I enjoyed it. woo woo period 2.
The book was good but i like it more once i found out about the author and her problems that she had everyday.
Journal Entry 36 by spoiledballer33 from Los Angeles, California USA on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
This book reminded me a lot of the days when we were still in elementry school, back when we had no worries! At first I really didnt understand the whole adult part of the book, but once the little backround of the author was stated I soon began to realize what the whole story really ment to the author. And how she wanted her readers to react to her story.
I enjoyed this book because it had an adult storyline but it was written in the form of a children's book. It showed how an individual should try to be as optimistic as possible regardless of the situation. I also enjoyed this book because it reflected the author's life.
Despite the fact that the book was completely made for children, I was surprised to have enjoyed it. The storyline was symbolic and relevant to people and how they should deal with certain issues. In addition, I was more interested in the book because of the author's connection to the book.
This book is one that if you are having a bad day. You can just sit down and relax and enjoy to read it. I was also touched how the author had cancer and this was her inspiration. This book is wonderfully written and it helps you through the times in life.
Mrs. Biddlebox was a very interesting children’s book because of its contents. The books illustrations were very good and unique and the story line in it self was very affective to an adults perspective. I really enjoyed it.
I really liked this book because the main character Mrs. Biddlebox reminded me of myself whenever I have a bad day. It is a book that you can read when you are having one of those bad days and it will make you laugh.
i liked this book. It had a good lesson to it. it took me back to my childhood days, but also made me feel so grown up. We all have days where we can relate to Mrs. Biddlebox.
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CALIFORNIA CALIFORNIA
This book was very entertaining and it gives the good advice that you make your own day weither it to be good or bad and sometimes a bad day can have a good postive ending.
i loved this book. Even though it was a children's book I could still relate to it. We all have days where we are Mrs. Biddlebox.
When Mrs. Biddlebox was read to me in class today it lifted my spirits. It made me feel like i was back in the elementry school durring circle time, which was always my favorite time. I thought the illistration was beautiful and the story inspiering. It made my string of bad days seem not so bad anymore and gave me the hope that if she could take a bad day and turn it into something sweet I can do the same thing. I LOVED IT MR. LEWIS
This book was really surprising. It was a childrens book but also had a concept that adults or any person can understand. I thought it had a really strong message and great for any cancer survivors or people who are depressed and need something to cheer them up. Great Book. Short and Sweet
This book was really surprising. It was a childrens book but also had a concept that adults or any person can understand. I thought it had a really strong message and great for any cancer survivors or people who are depressed and need something to cheer them up. Great Book. Short and Sweet
I loved the illustrations. They were cute and playful. In addition, I enjoyed the moral of the story and in several instances i could relate to Mrs. Biddlebox.
I did enjoy this book. It comes to show that no matter how bad a day is going, you can always turn it around and make it better.
Journal Entry 50 by dancingQueen16 from West Covina, California USA on Wednesday, September 13, 2006
I really enjoyed listening to this book. It had a great message not just for kids but for adults too. it really was made for the person who has a bad day.
I really enjoyed reading this book, not that i really read it, i listened to it. Having the book read to me gave it a more personal feeling, i felt that by that same experience, i was able to associate more with the main character, Mrs. Biddlebox. The thaught out illistrations, made the book jump out to it's reader, and helped uncover the plot.
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CA CALI
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CA CALI
This book can relate to anyone because everyones had a bad day.... i also enjoyed the pictures =)
The book mrs. Biddlebox waz a very gud book I enjoyed it a lot, it reminded me of when I waz a lil kid listening to my teacher during reading time. Also reminded me of when I have a bad day that I try so much to make my day better
i thought this was a very good book, it was short and to the point. the book started to remind me of the good old days in elemnarty.
CAUGHT IN WALNUT CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
CAUGHT IN WALNUT CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
I was excited about reading the book because I had once read it. It was cool to refresh my mind with one of the books i read before. I also like the moral of the story, to never let anything get in your way.
i thought this was a very good book, it was short and to the point. the book started to remind me of the good old days in elemnarty.
I really liked this book. It was a good book to think about when trying to get rid of your problems. It made me feel better about having a bad day. Its a good book to make you think about how to make things better or how to get someone feeling better when they are having a bad day. I really felt that even though this was a childrens book it was really a book meant for anyone of any age having a bad day.
I thought it was a nice to relate to people who have bad days. Linda Smith used the story to explain the lesson in a unique way. Mrs. Biddlebox took all those bad things, these imperfections that seemed to weigh her down and turned it into a simple cake, and she eats it all! It was awesome!
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
I thought it was a nice to relate to people who have bad days. Linda Smith used the story to explain the lesson in a unique way. Mrs. Biddlebox took all those bad things, these imperfections that seemed to weigh her down and turned it into a simple cake, and she eats it all! It was awesome!
I enjoyed this book, because even though Mrs. Biddlebox was having a horrible day, she found a way to deal with it, and made it a lot better. I also think that the rhyming, and the pictures made the book fun to read.
i think that this book had a good story line that many people can relate to...i like how even thought her day started off bad, she put that behind her and was able to make it good by the end of the day
well overall i liked the book. it had great illustration by Marla Frazee and the story was great too. i would recommend young children to read this book
This book was awesome!I loved the illustrations in the book and the story plot was realistic and funny because everyone has a bad day just like mrs biddlebox.
I liked this story a lot. Recently something happened to me that was very horrible... and not very easy for me to get over. As a matter of fact i still haven't gotten over it completely. But I'm dealing with it each day at a time. And this story helpped me a lot. Because she obviouly dealed with cancer and mine isn't as bad, but i can still realte to the author, and the story helped me a lot.
The book was pretty cool and I liked the pictures.
I thought Mrs. Biddlebox was an entertaining book in terms of the illustrations but i thought it was kind of boring.
I though the illistration was very cute, but i didnt quite enjoy the actual book, i think its perfect for children, but not for me =]
I liked Mrs.Biddlebox she is an inspiration for children's lives.
This was a good book it can really help you if you are down. It can bring you happiness to your life.
it was a nice book. It was easy for children to understand, but it had a deeper meaning to it.
Your comments about the book have been great. I am glad so many of you have found inspiration in Mrs. Biddlebox's story.
I thought this book was a fun book since it was a childrens picture book. And the overall moral of the story was an eye-catching one and one that mostly everyone can relate to. but the thing that really caught my eye was the REAL story behind this book and what the author battled and the outcome of it.Finding that out somewhat changed my whole feeling towards the book.
A MILD BOOK FOR THE CLOUDY DAY I MAY SAY...THE BOOK WAS INTERESTING, BECAUSE IT WAS A CHILDRENS BOOK WITH AN ADULTS ASPECT!
I think this book was really cute. It kept me interested and the cute pictures reminded me of my childhood. I think it was a good book.
I feel like i can relate to her. I might have to use some of her techniques.
this book is a good example, that if you have a bad day just relax take it for what it is and everything will be ok.
CAUGHT IN EL MONTE CA CALIFORNIA
CAUGHT IN EL MONTE CA CALIFORNIA
this book is a good example, that if you have a bad day just relax take it for what it is and everything will be ok.
This book was really great it taught about a lot of real life issues and is a wonderful way to express some important facts to young children.
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE CALIFORNIA UNITED STATES
This book was really great it touched on a lot of important subjects, it is a great way to teach young children about brushing off a bad day.
What i liked about this book is soothing message behind this young childrens book that may be useful to many wise alduts under stress.
I Thought this was a very good story,with such a positive message !!!!!
I absolutely loved this chlidren's book. Mrs. Biddlebox was a character that many, of all ages could relate to, i personally realted to her.
i really enjoyed this book. The pictures were my favorite because they were kind of dark for a childrens book. This was a book however that i would like to read again!
I enjoyed this book because it has a simple story line and yet a very appealing point. I also loved how the story of mrs. biddlebox related to the story of the author's life and with her experience through cancer. Overall it was a very creative book that i enjoyed.
I felt this was a fun little book with a serious message behind it. It's vivid images and funny tone make it a good book for both children and adults.
Mrs. Biddlebox is a good children book. It's has a lot of great pictures for kids to look at.
Mrs. Biddlebox was a cute, childrens book. The illustrations kept me in line with the story. The book was very creative and the message is that everything will pay off in the end. It is a warm-hearted story that helps you to overcome bad days.
I could relate to the book Mrs.Biddlebox because there sre some days where I myself wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Mrs.Biddlebox was a good book for the class to hear because it happens to all of us, getting disturbed in any way could get annoying and the book helped us see how we may not realize we are acting. I liked the pictures in the book because it was very dark until the end, the last last page had a lot more color and it showed that the Mrs.Biddlebox's mood changed.
This was a good book and I was able to relate to the situation well, I like that it described the situation with a little sense of humor and overall i enjoyed it.
i think that was a very cute book! it can relate to anyone. Obviously it was easy reading being that it was a childrens book! it had nice pictures! and it took me back to like kindergarden when we used to have story time!
It was very confusing, cute, but confusing.
I thought this book was really good not only because it reminded me of back in the day when i was young but because it talked about something that we all go through in our lifes.
I really liked this story. Most people can relate to it because everybody has to have a bad day at some point. But I was more surprised that the author was talking about her experiences with cancer, now that, not everybody can relate to that.
I also enjoyed hearing someone read to me a childrens book. I felt like I was in 1st grade again. The time where I didn't have to think about college applications, or SAT's. Thank you Mr. Lewis! It really got my mind off stressful things =)
I also enjoyed hearing someone read to me a childrens book. I felt like I was in 1st grade again. The time where I didn't have to think about college applications, or SAT's. Thank you Mr. Lewis! It really got my mind off stressful things =)
I felt that this book was pretty awesome. I really enjoy putting myself into te story and I felt that I could realte to it on so many different levels. It makes you realize thats you are not the only one who has struggles in life. I also enjoyed all of the artwork, it really put you inside of the story! Overall it was a good book that could be enjoyed by all age groups.
Mrs. Biddlebox was a great and enjoyable book! It taught me to live my life day by day. If i wake up on the wrong side of the bed I should make the best of it and try to fix it.
I thought that the book had great pictures that went along with the story. When i found out what the book was based on it mademe like the book much more just because of the meaning that it had. I also thought that it was a great book because it was for children as well as adults.
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE
CAUGHT IN LA PUENTE
Mrs. Biddlebox is a great book because of its pictures and the meaning of waking up in the morning. Having read this book it has helped me to wake up in a better mood in the morning.
I enjoyed the book. I found its meaning to be a good. After finding out what happened to the author of the book i found that its content was from the authors own life.
i liked the pictures in the book and i was able to make the connection between the authors personal life with the book, after mr. lewis told us she suffered with breast cancer.
The illustrations in "Mrs. Biddlebox" were a perfect mirror image of the story. The gloomy, dark pictures parralled Mrs. Biddlebox's bitter, sullen mood. The story is easily relatable for both children and adults alike, because everyone experiances those awful, trivial, tedious bad days. After learning that the story reflected the author's struggle with cancer, I felt even more connected. This past year, my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer, and I was with her through the struggle, and those gloomy, "Biddlebox" days sometimes seemed like they would never end. The best part of the story would have to be the end, when Mrs. Biddlebox is finally able to overcome her "funk" and turn her awful day into a fabulous night.
