tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post8899013788094629063..comments2023-10-12T12:07:58.507-07:00Comments on Children's war books: Caesar the Anzac dog by Patricia Stroud, illustrated by Bruce PotterPhilippa Werryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comBlogger82125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-55068591860488536502017-05-28T01:26:14.819-07:002017-05-28T01:26:14.819-07:00Hi Jerry and thanks for leaving a comment on my bl...Hi Jerry and thanks for leaving a comment on my blog post. I hope you enjoyed reading Caesar the Anzac Dog. Maybe you will have a dog one day! (Would you call it Caesar?) <br />best wishes<br />Philippa Werry Philippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-8601516646931697312017-05-24T14:37:08.225-07:002017-05-24T14:37:08.225-07:00Shalom Phillipa Werry,
My name is Jerry R from Wai...Shalom Phillipa Werry,<br />My name is Jerry R from Waikowhai Primary school.I have read parts of this book because we as a class read 'Caesar the Anzac dog' as part of shared reading. I really liked how you described Caesar.When I first read Caesar the Anzac Dog it reminded me of my cousins dog,but my Cousins dog is a girl German shepherd cross Labrador. I still wish I had a dog.<br />Yours Sincerely,Jerry R Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-84128881696528696252017-05-13T23:34:39.158-07:002017-05-13T23:34:39.158-07:00Hi Reegan, how did your comment end up as a reply ...Hi Reegan, how did your comment end up as a reply to Joshua's comment?? I don't know how that happened!! Anyway thanks for your message and the link to your blog. I'm glad you liked the book about Caesar. You're right that it is a very good book, but sad too. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-56060839795008689542017-05-13T23:29:54.209-07:002017-05-13T23:29:54.209-07:00Hi Sylvia and thanks for your message. I'm gla...Hi Sylvia and thanks for your message. I'm glad you liked this post and all the pictures. I'ts hard to chose a favourite part of the book! Maybe when they get married? What is your favourite part? <br />best wishes<br />Philippa Werry<br />(PS the story starter on your blog is pretty scary!!!) Philippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-13996009379303597902017-05-13T23:17:18.022-07:002017-05-13T23:17:18.022-07:00Kia ora Faidhi, I think you sent me two messages, ...Kia ora Faidhi, I think you sent me two messages, so I am extra lucky! And it's nice to hear that you have read Dawn parade as well. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa Werry Philippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-81600558177577749242017-05-13T23:13:52.669-07:002017-05-13T23:13:52.669-07:00Kia ora Shiya, and thanks for your message. I'...Kia ora Shiya, and thanks for your message. I'm glad you liked the picture of the dog on my blog post, and I hope you have fun blogging as well. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-50711703713376325082017-05-13T23:08:37.120-07:002017-05-13T23:08:37.120-07:00Hi Izzy and thanks for your message. I took your a...Hi Izzy and thanks for your message. I took your advice and made the writing bigger! You can read about my other books here: http://www.philippawerry.co.nz/<br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-86849213255218629242017-05-13T23:03:12.939-07:002017-05-13T23:03:12.939-07:00Hi Manea and thanks for your message. I'm glad...Hi Manea and thanks for your message. I'm glad you liked my blog post. I had a quick look at your blog and I liked your creative writing and the picture of your grumpy teacher (does he really look like that???)<br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-11134949275351932122017-05-13T22:59:19.052-07:002017-05-13T22:59:19.052-07:00Hi Bilal and thanks for posting a message on my bl...Hi Bilal and thanks for posting a message on my blog. I had a quick look at your blog too and I liked your big welcome banner. I'm glad you liked the story about Caesar and how he helped the wounded soldiers.<br />best wishes<br />Philippa Werry Philippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-42383617145942521982017-05-13T22:56:38.555-07:002017-05-13T22:56:38.555-07:00HI Joshua and thanks for your message on my blog. ...HI Joshua and thanks for your message on my blog. I just had a quick look at your blog too and learned some cool facts about soccer! I'm glad you liked reading about Caesar. You're right, it would be great to have a dog as smart as him. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-82211550214843783232017-05-13T22:53:57.673-07:002017-05-13T22:53:57.673-07:00Kia ora Nethya, thanks for checking out my blog an...Kia ora Nethya, thanks for checking out my blog and your nice words about my books. I have just checked out your blog as well! I learned lots of stuff I didn't know about You Tube. Hope you had a good weekend (maybe watching You Tube!) <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-56163791813410752052017-05-12T13:49:47.576-07:002017-05-12T13:49:47.576-07:00Hi Skye and thanks for your message. I did write t...Hi Skye and thanks for your message. I did write this blog post, but I didn't write the book about Caesar. But I did work hard to write some of my other books!! Here are three random things about me: I like swimming, my favourite colour is purple and I have been to Antarctica. I also liked the story about twisted ankles on your blog!<br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-52392878523516815222017-05-12T13:44:30.732-07:002017-05-12T13:44:30.732-07:00Kia ora Karl and thanks for your message. I'm ...Kia ora Karl and thanks for your message. I'm glad you enjoyed reading the book about Caesar. Ha ha you have read my blog carefully too because you're the only person so far who has mentioned the "internationally ranked powerlifter"! Good luck with your blog. (The address you gave me isn't quite right but I managed to find it anyway). <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-2297719173210633902017-05-12T02:41:57.993-07:002017-05-12T02:41:57.993-07:00Hi Nevaeh and thanks for your message. I'm gla...Hi Nevaeh and thanks for your message. I'm glad you liked my blog post. You're right that the book about Caesar, Tom and Kathy is both a happy and a sad story. It's great to see all the work you are doing on your blog. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa Werry Philippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-43835345757991844562017-05-12T02:23:50.340-07:002017-05-12T02:23:50.340-07:00Kia ora Claire and thanks for your message. I'...Kia ora Claire and thanks for your message. I'm glad you liked my summary and that your class all liked the book. "Horrifically" is a great word. I am going to try and use it sometime. Thank you for the link to your blog. I had a quick look and I thought your story starter was pretty horrific too! I hope it has a good ending. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-12387399008276068622017-05-12T02:17:25.086-07:002017-05-12T02:17:25.086-07:00Kia ora Serene and thanks for your message. I'...Kia ora Serene and thanks for your message. I'm glad you enjoyed this blog post and finding out lots of facts about Caesar. He was a pretty amazing dog. Thank you for the link to your blog. I had a quick look and I liked all your story starters,especially the one about the horrible disgusting pancakes! I hope your Mum doesn't make those for breakfast this weekend. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-90258370370564126282017-05-12T02:03:27.740-07:002017-05-12T02:03:27.740-07:00Hi Dazharn, thanks for your comment on my blog pos...Hi Dazharn, thanks for your comment on my blog post. I'm glad to hear that you all enjoyed reading Caesar the Anzac dog so much. You must have liked it a lot if it was the best book you read all term!! I also like reading stories that are based on true stories. I had a look at your blog and I really liked your story starter, especially the stuck up lady polishing diamonds with her smelly hairy armpits. (Euw!!!)<br />best wishes<br />Philippa Werry Philippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-70890143706737798192017-05-12T01:55:47.060-07:002017-05-12T01:55:47.060-07:00Hi Jasmine and thanks for posting a comment! I'...Hi Jasmine and thanks for posting a comment! I'm glad you liked the book review and it's extra nice to hear that you like the book covers too. The cover of Best mates is one of my favourites. It's painted by an amazing artist called Bob Kerr. Yes, the book about Caesar is sad in parts, and it's true that not all books can have happy endings. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-28532700743427039802017-05-12T01:51:05.258-07:002017-05-12T01:51:05.258-07:00Kia ora Hilary and thanks for your message. I'...Kia ora Hilary and thanks for your message. I'm glad you liked finding out the information on my blog post. It is pretty cool that there are real people in the story too. Thanks for the link to your blog. I had a quick look and I really liked your Fatu Feu'u inspired art. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-56635720439397834262017-05-12T01:44:21.631-07:002017-05-12T01:44:21.631-07:00Hi Faidhi, thanks for your message. I enjoyed hear...Hi Faidhi, thanks for your message. I enjoyed hearing about what you've been learning at school. Thank you for the link to your blog too. I had a look and I really liked the Thing Link. I've never seen anything like that before! I especially liked you line about the orange flamey horizon. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-34661935888616341842017-05-12T01:36:57.389-07:002017-05-12T01:36:57.389-07:00Hi Saskia, thanks for your message and your nice c...Hi Saskia, thanks for your message and your nice comments on my blog post! I'm glad you thought it was an accurate synopsis. That's great to hear that you read the book about Caesar more than once. Often you pick up new things when you read a book a second or third time. You sound like a good reader. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-69080801796921400752017-05-12T01:33:45.993-07:002017-05-12T01:33:45.993-07:00HI William and thanks for sending me a message abo...HI William and thanks for sending me a message about my blog post. I'm glad you liked reading it, and you liked the book too. You're right that the book helps you to understand a bit of what it was like in the war. Thanks for your blog; I had a quick look at your google drawing!<br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-83190270204483647812017-05-12T01:26:22.330-07:002017-05-12T01:26:22.330-07:00Hi Sifa and thanks for sending me a message. I'...Hi Sifa and thanks for sending me a message. I'm glad you got to learn some new stuff from reading the book about Caesar. The book has interesting characters in it too, like Tom. Hope you find some more good books to read. <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-49917302106627769772017-05-12T01:23:05.169-07:002017-05-12T01:23:05.169-07:00Kia ora Kieren, thanks for your message and for te...Kia ora Kieren, thanks for your message and for telling me the bits you liked best in the book. Thanks also for the link to your blog. I love your Bio poem, it's great. Yes, the story about Caesar is pretty emotional at times. I hope you all looked after your teacher when he was going to cry!! <br />best wishes<br />Philippa WerryPhilippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-415973562672048460.post-80896019082671363702017-05-12T01:17:52.122-07:002017-05-12T01:17:52.122-07:00Hi Antonio and thanks for your really nice comment...Hi Antonio and thanks for your really nice comment! I'm glad you liked the book about Caesar (even with some hard words in it) and my blog post as well. Yes, I have read the book, and I blog about war books because I think they are really interesting, even if they are also sometimes sad or scary.<br />best wishes<br />Philippa Werry Philippa Werryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10459995279772723450noreply@blogger.com