http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/ musings about nature, art, books and writing . . . Fri, 02 Oct 2009 06:09:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-1012 Halloween rat artist « wild ink Thu, 30 Oct 2008 17:15:18 +0000 http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-1012 [...] rat artist If you know about my book The Truth about Rats (and dogs), you’ll know how appropriate it was for me to discover that this pumpkin, left out in my [...] [...] rat artist If you know about my book The Truth about Rats (and dogs), you’ll know how appropriate it was for me to discover that this pumpkin, left out in my [...]

]]> http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-15 Jacqueline Pearce Fri, 08 Dec 2006 22:01:58 +0000 http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-15 Having animals in the classroom can be a really positive experience for kids. I hope the teacher was able to find homes for all the baby rats afterward! (animal shelters like the SPCA end up housing and trying to find homes for so many unwanted animals each year, they'd prefer teachers promoted the spaying and neutering of pets). It's nice to see rats overcoming their bad rap, though. Having animals in the classroom can be a really positive experience for kids. I hope the teacher was able to find homes for all the baby rats afterward! (animal shelters like the SPCA end up housing and trying to find homes for so many unwanted animals each year, they’d prefer teachers promoted the spaying and neutering of pets). It’s nice to see rats overcoming their bad rap, though.

]]> http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-14 Joanne Fri, 08 Dec 2006 20:39:31 +0000 http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-14 Sounds like fun, sorry I missed it. My daughter Jasmine had 2 pet rats in her class one year at school and all the kids enjoyed their company especially when they had babies! They too managed to escape on occassion. The kids also enjoyed taking turns bringing them home on the holidays. It was a great experience for the kids who could not have pets of their own at home. Joanne Sounds like fun, sorry I missed it.
My daughter Jasmine had 2 pet rats in her class one year at school and all the kids enjoyed their company especially when they had babies! They too managed to escape on occassion. The kids also enjoyed taking turns bringing them home on the holidays. It was a great experience for the kids who could not have pets of their own at home.
Joanne

]]> http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-11 Jacqueline Pearce Wed, 06 Dec 2006 03:01:45 +0000 http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-11 Thanks, Heather! I do enjoy reading -- especially when the kids (like the ones in the front row) seem so engaged in the story. Thanks, Heather! I do enjoy reading — especially when the kids (like the ones in the front row) seem so engaged in the story.

]]> http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-10 Heather Tue, 05 Dec 2006 23:59:39 +0000 http://wildink.wordpress.com/2006/12/04/starring-george-the-rat/#comment-10 I had a great time at your book launch and would agree that it was pretty funny when George ran up your back. Such scene stealers these little guys are. But you have a very relaxed, natural presence too and it was a pleasure to hear you read! I had a great time at your book launch and would agree that it was pretty funny when George ran up your back. Such scene stealers these little guys are. But you have a very relaxed, natural presence too and it was a pleasure to hear you read!

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