tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post5437162698140952349..comments2023-06-05T05:28:33.383-04:00Comments on Boys Rule Boys Read!: The Great Dog Man---ummm--DiscussionIron Guy Carlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06719802406868125435noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-65189088192453960312018-05-01T11:01:40.639-04:002018-05-01T11:01:40.639-04:00Well, thank you, Michele. I agree that your kids&#...Well, thank you, Michele. I agree that your kids' tastes stand out. I just wanted to be sure that I was being considerate and not treading on the feelings of others. After all, considerateness is a quality of all truly MANLY MEN!Iron Guy Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719802406868125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-36812604631257052942018-05-01T10:51:38.972-04:002018-05-01T10:51:38.972-04:00I'm all for it, too. I didn't like these b...I'm all for it, too. I didn't like these but that's me and I'm a Boring Old Grownup. I'm thrilled to see kids check out these books and any others that they enjoy. <br />I think I see a theme here. Here's to kids checking out what they like! You don't have to agree with me. That's a great benefit of holding a Great Dog Man Discussion!Iron Guy Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719802406868125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-45207947610980200522018-05-01T10:39:24.466-04:002018-05-01T10:39:24.466-04:00Carl, I didn't take it at all to mean that gir...Carl, I didn't take it at all to mean that girls wouldn't also enjoy them. I was just pointing out my own kids' tastes, which I thought stood out in this case. I think the focus of your blog is fantastic!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-40498419452925541882018-04-30T18:04:15.195-04:002018-04-30T18:04:15.195-04:00Not a fan of graphic novels, and can't imagine...Not a fan of graphic novels, and can't imagine a book in six-year-old art. But, what is important is the kids like them. And, if it gets kids reading, I'm all for it.Patricia T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10673204828383998897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-11448685811259491732018-04-30T13:19:04.664-04:002018-04-30T13:19:04.664-04:00Thanks, Michelle, and you just never know what som...Thanks, Michelle, and you just never know what some kids will like and what others won't. And I apologize if I sounded like these books would appeal only to boys. I started this blog to help connect boys to books, since they often, for a variety of reason, have trouble finding things they like. But I've found that most books I recommend appeal to all kids and will often say so or mention that girls would like those books as well. I'm sorry I didn't say that here and will go back and fix it.Iron Guy Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719802406868125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-45522047416176793592018-04-30T13:03:12.212-04:002018-04-30T13:03:12.212-04:00So, my seven-year-old daughter loves these books. ...So, my seven-year-old daughter loves these books. I really don't get it. I won't let my kids read Captain Underpants for the reasons you mentioned, and when she first picked this up, I didn't notice it was the same author. It's not as bad from the messaging standpoint, but they still aren't my favorite. Anyway, they definitely don't just appeal to boys. Interestingly, my ten-year-old son doesn't like them, and he does generally like graphic novels. So take that for what you will.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-80892149906240622562018-04-30T11:58:37.460-04:002018-04-30T11:58:37.460-04:00No, your comment made it, as you can see. And it w...No, your comment made it, as you can see. And it was brilliant! Yes, here's to the success of any books that get boys to read!Iron Guy Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719802406868125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-37406507151366497992018-04-30T11:41:03.913-04:002018-04-30T11:41:03.913-04:00Tried leaving a long and absolutely brilliant comm...Tried leaving a long and absolutely brilliant comment, but it vanished. At least, it appears so. In essence it was about reluctant boy readers. Here's to Dog Man's success. It may be that kids will be more tolerant of sixth-grade drawings.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-46449736114389126292018-04-30T11:19:34.866-04:002018-04-30T11:19:34.866-04:00I used to be a comic book addict--I was eight at t...I used to be a comic book addict--I was eight at the time and have since moved on. I've enjoyed a few graphic novels, but the art work is such a huge part of those that I can't imagine stick figures all the way through, and I can't imagine kids being gripped by those either. <br /><br />I've never had a reluctant reader. My boys dove into books like they did swimming pools. I agree that all boys need is the right story to grab their attention and keep them reading. If it's Dog Man, so be it.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-20363197061680950422018-04-30T11:00:30.495-04:002018-04-30T11:00:30.495-04:00Oh, I agree--if a boy likes something, let hem rea...Oh, I agree--if a boy likes something, let hem read it! Even if it's not my cup of tea (like Dog Man), I'm thrilled if he will read it. Iron Guy Carlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06719802406868125435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7149640467592149916.post-77048378123181836302018-04-30T09:16:47.739-04:002018-04-30T09:16:47.739-04:00I've never been a big fan of graphic novels, b...I've never been a big fan of graphic novels, but this series is wildly popular with kids.I don't think they mind the artwork with the fun scenarios being portrayed.If it gets them reading so be it.Greg Pattridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05761872776035591138noreply@blogger.com