Written by Christine Hurley Deriso  Illustrated by Matthew Archambault

 

 

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Christine loves hearing from readers.
She’s making new friends all over the country,
and it’s an extra-special treat when they take the time to write her a note.
Here are some excerpts from letters she’s received—creative spelling and all.
Keep writing … and keep dreaming.

 

“Thank you for the book. My family loves it. I can’t wait to show my grandparents.” Caitlin

“This is a very good book. It helped me find what I want to be when I grow up. I hope I can be an illestreter, a docter and a belurena when I grow up.” Destiny

“I hope you can write another book and come reed it to us. I’m shure I would love it.” Bobby

“I love the story. My family loves the story.” – Marquel

"That was a wonderful book. I think I should brainstorm some pictures for your next book.” Allison

“I love your book and the illustrations. I like your rhymes, too! Will you please tell the illustrator he has wonderful pictures and creations?” Karen

“I really like your book. It is a wonderful book. It rhymes and it is funny. You know what? You should publish more. Thank you for reading to my class. We are verry greatful.” Shawn

“I think you are a very good aurthur.” Jordan 

“You have a wonderful book. I still remember it. I [picture of a heart] your book!” Jalisa

I like your book. It is excellent. I wonder if you can read to my class ugin. You’re a good author.” Sims

“Your story is excellent. You are a wonderful women. I love your stories. Could you please, please, pretty please come back and read to us again?” Danielle

“Thank you for your story. I in joyed it a lot and I want to thank you very much a lot. I love it so much I am going to get it whenever I go to the libery and cheek it out and read it to mom and dad and thank you.” Spencer

“I like your story very much. It makes me really think of what I am going to be when I grow up.” Monica

“I think you’re one of the best authors in the world.” Alysse

“I am your best fan.” Meghan

“I like your story, ‘Drums to Grow On.’” Kelsey

"Thank you for reading your story to my class. I love it. Thank you for spending your time with us. You made me think what I am going to be wen ever I grow up. You are pretty. You are nice.” Patrick

“Your story is fantastick!” Brent

 

 
 
 

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