tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.comments2022-03-27T00:37:41.890-04:00123olearySara O'Learyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comBlogger489125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-78678240670595081992019-08-07T07:14:54.962-04:002019-08-07T07:14:54.962-04:00As a mother and a teacher, I have this problem, to...As a mother and a teacher, I have this problem, too. I worry about all of my kids - both biological and on loan for the year - and would never want them to find themselves in some of the scenarios I create. But, you're right - they are safe inside the story where the sky/moon is not the limit.Amanda Hovinghttps://amandahoving.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-80083075574121067642019-04-07T01:54:58.665-04:002019-04-07T01:54:58.665-04:00What a thrill to see your story on stage with an a...What a thrill to see your story on stage with an abundance of talent in all directions! Congratulations, Sara!Caroline Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722859590249256374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-80306680385751105262019-03-07T14:33:15.860-05:002019-03-07T14:33:15.860-05:00Many congratulations, Sara! Such a treat to see Sa...Many congratulations, Sara! Such a treat to see Sadie taking to the stage in NYC! She rocks, no?!<br />Caroline Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722859590249256374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-80690448890045448942018-12-04T18:00:39.859-05:002018-12-04T18:00:39.859-05:00This comment has been hidden from the blog.Maria Modugnonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-40817207416044436692018-11-03T06:40:27.441-04:002018-11-03T06:40:27.441-04:00Thanks, Caroline. My feeling is that is has been m...Thanks, Caroline. My feeling is that is has been more to do with luck than anything! Although, I certainly have been lucky enough to work with some wonderful people. Nice to hear from you, Take care, S.<br />Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-88361245238001097752018-11-03T00:13:35.333-04:002018-11-03T00:13:35.333-04:00What an absolutely lovely account of your life cha...What an absolutely lovely account of your life changing because of your immense talent and your talented collaborators as well, Sarah! Truly inspiring. Many congratulations. Your hard work and focus has paid off. Wow, amazing eh?! Mazel Tov, Cheers, Yayyy! Caroline Caroline Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722859590249256374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-37104358046093038822018-09-07T08:06:25.933-04:002018-09-07T08:06:25.933-04:00Sorry I am just seeing this now, Jenna. Such a lov...Sorry I am just seeing this now, Jenna. Such a lovely thing to think of this book having a place in your son's life. And if you do have a themed party I would love to see pictures! You can find me on instagram as 123olearyo and if you are there too then please tag me. I was really happy about the board book edition as it does make the book a little more accessible to younger readers. And I am always, always happy to hear that Sadie is considered a boy book just as much as a girl book. Thank you!Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-58036856261596595542018-09-07T08:03:10.167-04:002018-09-07T08:03:10.167-04:00I think you are right in that there is no direct ...I think you are right in that there is no direct mention of step-parenting and I'm sorry if you felt that was an omission. There are blended families depicted in the book--"some of the kids were Mom's and some were Dad's" which is meant to imply successful step-parenthood. The ugly stereotype of the stepmother is not addressed in the context of this book and I can certainly see that there could be a need for that. What we were trying for was a sort of openness in the representation in order to let as many children as possible "find" themselves in the story.Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-55259775062406812082018-08-23T00:21:21.706-04:002018-08-23T00:21:21.706-04:00This is sadie is my 19 month old sons favorite boo...This is sadie is my 19 month old sons favorite book. We read it no less than 20 times a day! I think his 2nd birthday party will be a "this is sadie" theme. I wish I was able to find a doll for him as I know he would love her. This is definitely our favorite book, thank you for writing it!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03253637030257686221noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-77242291270317648922018-08-21T08:55:14.155-04:002018-08-21T08:55:14.155-04:00There is much to love in this, and I really apprec...There is much to love in this, and I really appreciate what it strives to show. It was a little bit of a surprise (and please correct me if I’m wrong) to get through the whole book to find no reassuring mention of a step-mom. My daughters’ lives are so enriched and blessed by the presence of their step-mom, who nevertheless has to endure seemingly endless negative caricatures and outright ignorance everywhere she goes. I’d hoped to find that single bit of hopeful recognition. In so many other respects, you’ve provided that. It is a lovely, valuable text.Michaelnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-75487162813037609582018-05-23T23:13:19.005-04:002018-05-23T23:13:19.005-04:00Thanks, Caroline. I've forgotten how to blog.....Thanks, Caroline. I've forgotten how to blog...just found this comment now!<br />Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-85093496366456717102018-05-23T23:12:20.929-04:002018-05-23T23:12:20.929-04:00Thanks so much. Always nice to hear about the real...Thanks so much. Always nice to hear about the real-life Sadies!<br />Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-72066569421582126002018-05-23T23:01:32.504-04:002018-05-23T23:01:32.504-04:00We love this book. Got it for my daughter last yea...We love this book. Got it for my daughter last year. Her name is Sadie and this book perfectly describes her. It's almost like it's made for her. Definitely one of our favorites.heartsandbananashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12370727379150760899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-28832004479684316792017-10-18T07:34:01.281-04:002017-10-18T07:34:01.281-04:00Many, many congratulations, Sarah & Julie! Wha...Many, many congratulations, Sarah & Julie! What an accolade for Sadie, a child for the whole world. With much happiness, another Dolly fan, CarolineCaroline Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722859590249256374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-35405108187740903592017-06-26T16:07:41.649-04:002017-06-26T16:07:41.649-04:00They are beautiful. Thank you for sharing Sara.They are beautiful. Thank you for sharing Sara.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03207633598323018550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-15993611971312435742017-05-09T11:53:39.825-04:002017-05-09T11:53:39.825-04:00Thank you, Sara, for sharing your story with us. T...Thank you, Sara, for sharing your story with us. This interview has given me the idea to feature you and your books in my next author study for second grade classes! - SusanAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02706541329881656810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-989543174188451422017-01-10T00:15:54.747-05:002017-01-10T00:15:54.747-05:00Wonderful photo, Sara! & congratulations on th...Wonderful photo, Sara! & congratulations on this third book in a very sweet series too!<br />Caroline Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722859590249256374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-53835637715272842992016-11-19T09:41:22.519-05:002016-11-19T09:41:22.519-05:00Thanks, Caroline. Haven't chatted with you in ...Thanks, Caroline. Haven't chatted with you in awhile--hope all's well.<br />Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-33591730981719909042016-11-19T09:37:50.861-05:002016-11-19T09:37:50.861-05:00McNally Robinson rocks! I am very happy to hear yo...McNally Robinson rocks! I am very happy to hear you toured to both Saskatoon and Winnipeg with your entourage of picture books!Caroline Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722859590249256374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-68948734216397310632016-09-30T13:35:58.875-04:002016-09-30T13:35:58.875-04:00Bon voyage, petite Sadie! Et brava!Bon voyage, petite Sadie! Et brava!Caroline Woodwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14722859590249256374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-43008221321963137762016-02-21T11:31:23.651-05:002016-02-21T11:31:23.651-05:00This looks wonderful! Congratulations!This looks wonderful! Congratulations!Laurenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08131575604953515285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-63243489011755227902015-11-04T15:43:07.873-05:002015-11-04T15:43:07.873-05:00Hi Amy, You can write to me at 123oleary AT gmail....Hi Amy, You can write to me at 123oleary AT gmail.com and I'll see whether there's anything we can do.<br />Thanks so much.Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-57271490979040257672015-11-03T13:16:49.300-05:002015-11-03T13:16:49.300-05:00I love your books, especially this latest one. My...I love your books, especially this latest one. My niece, Sadie, will be four years old in a few weeks. Is there any way I can buy a signed copy of the book for her? Many thanks.Amy Orsenigohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18291686111085613021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-25569800903501970802015-09-08T19:52:32.753-04:002015-09-08T19:52:32.753-04:00Thank you! Caroline did a beautiful job. And luck...Thank you! Caroline did a beautiful job. And lucky you with a grad-daughter on the way!Sara O'Learyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12072523590967285445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1918136276146677490.post-20381396879941263912015-09-08T19:06:32.781-04:002015-09-08T19:06:32.781-04:00Sara, your book is beautiful. Just like Sadie'...Sara, your book is beautiful. Just like Sadie's imagination and Julie's illustrations. I borrowed the book from our public library and am so enchanted. I have always loved picture books, and well, books of all kinds. But picture books bring back a hint of the time I had as little girl to be free to just imagine. I have another grandchild on the way. A girl this time and living close. I will be purchasing this book for us to enjoy. <br /><br />Caroline's interpretation of Sadie and her fox, box and blanket are fabulous! I would have treated myself in exactly the same way if I had just had a book published. That fox, especially, has captured my imagination already! So glad you shared these here.<br /><br /><br />NanaBeasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09205018850603938004noreply@blogger.com