Comments for First Dog http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog By J. Patrick Lewis & Beth Zappetello * Illustrated by Tim Bowers Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:08:14 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on Fun at Granville Intermediate by Pat http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/05/29/fun-at-granville-intermediate/comment-page-1/#comment-50 Pat Mon, 01 Jun 2009 14:08:14 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=139#comment-50 Thank you, thank you, Jim, Deena, Riley and Trey! How grand to read such a heartwarming letter from the Robinson family. Tim and I had a terrific time at Granville Intermediate. And we're so grateful that good folks like you came for the signing. Ever, Pat Thank you, thank you, Jim, Deena, Riley and Trey! How grand to read such a heartwarming letter from the Robinson family. Tim and I had
a terrific time at Granville Intermediate. And we’re so grateful that
good folks like you came for the signing.
Ever, Pat

]]> Comment on Fun at Granville Intermediate by Trey & Riley http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/05/29/fun-at-granville-intermediate/comment-page-1/#comment-49 Trey & Riley Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:39:34 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=139#comment-49 Mr. Bowers & Mr. Lewis, We had a dog-gone-barking great time @ the book signing! We have read "First Dog "over and over! I know we definitely have found our new favorite book! We enjoyed learning about the different dogs and seeing the detailed pictures of where other dogs dwell! You both clearly have a talent that will be cherished in our family for always! Riley wrote a poem: First Dog made me smile J. Patirick Lewis went that extra mile Tim Bowers drew the paws, That made us all in awe! Trey says: I am glad I met Bernie, because she helps me Learnie! P.S. Riley's kindergarten teacher read "First Dog" to her class and was sooo excited to have a signed copy for her classroom! Thank you both for entertaining the beginning readers with your incredible works of art! Tim Bowers we love your illustrations and we will seek out more of your amazing work! J. Patrick we adore your books and please extend a thank you to your oh so talented daughter! With Sincere Thanks and Much Appreciation, Jim, Deena, Riley & Trey Robinson (friends of Bernie Donaldson, (the kid's SHE-ROE!) Mr. Bowers & Mr. Lewis,

We had a dog-gone-barking great time @ the book signing! We have read “First Dog “over and over! I know we definitely have found our new favorite book! We enjoyed learning about the different dogs and seeing the detailed pictures of where other dogs dwell! You both clearly have a talent that will be cherished in our family for always!

Riley wrote a poem:

First Dog made me smile
J. Patirick Lewis went that extra mile
Tim Bowers drew the paws,
That made us all in awe!

Trey says:

I am glad I met Bernie,
because she helps me Learnie!

P.S. Riley’s kindergarten teacher read “First Dog” to her class and was sooo excited to have a signed copy for her classroom! Thank you both for entertaining the beginning readers with your incredible works of art!
Tim Bowers we love your illustrations and we will seek out more of your amazing work!
J. Patrick we adore your books and please extend a thank you to your oh so talented daughter!
With Sincere Thanks and Much Appreciation,
Jim, Deena, Riley & Trey Robinson
(friends of Bernie Donaldson, (the kid’s SHE-ROE!)

]]> Comment on First Dog/Notes from the studio- “A Portuguese what…?” by Kyle Russo http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/04/03/first-dognotes-from-the-studio-%e2%80%9ca-portuguese-what%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-21 Kyle Russo Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:26:57 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=86#comment-21 Dear J. Patrick Lewis, Is this book, First Dog, about the Obama's dog? The reason why i question that is because i think it is way to early to write about a dog in two weeks! Dear J. Patrick Lewis,
Is this book, First Dog, about the Obama’s dog? The reason why i question that is because i think it is way to early to write about a dog in two weeks!

]]> Comment on First Dog/Notes from the studio- “Workin’ like a dog!” by Book Blog - Likely Stories, by Keir Graff - Booklist Online » Blog Archive » First Dog Frenzy, Part II http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/04/03/first-dognotes-from-the-studio-%e2%80%9cworkin%e2%80%99-like-a-dog%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-18 Book Blog - Likely Stories, by Keir Graff - Booklist Online » Blog Archive » First Dog Frenzy, Part II Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:59:02 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=90#comment-18 [...] An update on the newest White House resident, Bo the Portuguese Water Dog. Today Sleeping Bear Press released First Dog by J. Patrick Lewis and Beth Zappitello, illustrated by Tim Bowers, which stars a Portuguese Water Dog that travels the world looking for a home and, you guessed it, ends up on the steps of 1600 Pennsyvlania Avenue. How did the creative minds behind this book manage to choose the right breed of dog and publish the book the very week of Bo’s arrival? All I’m saying is that it involved a hair dryer. [...] J. Patrick here to pick up that thread: Beth and I worked feverishly on our revisions, finishing them in about two to three weeks, to the satisfaction of our publisher and editor. Sleeping Bear Press knew that the time factor was cricital. Their decision to print the book in the U.S. rather than China saved weeks in the process. But in the end, it was all Tim, painting day and night, who got us on schedule. Hooray for the illustrator! [...] An update on the newest White House resident, Bo the Portuguese Water Dog. Today Sleeping Bear Press released First Dog by J. Patrick Lewis and Beth Zappitello, illustrated by Tim Bowers, which stars a Portuguese Water Dog that travels the world looking for a home and, you guessed it, ends up on the steps of 1600 Pennsyvlania Avenue. How did the creative minds behind this book manage to choose the right breed of dog and publish the book the very week of Bo’s arrival? All I’m saying is that it involved a hair dryer. [...]

J. Patrick here to pick up that thread: Beth and I worked feverishly on our revisions, finishing them in about two to three weeks, to the satisfaction of our publisher and editor. Sleeping Bear Press knew that the time factor was cricital. Their decision to print the book in the U.S. rather than China saved weeks in the process. But in the end, it was all Tim, painting day and night, who got us on schedule. Hooray for the illustrator!

]]> Comment on The Colbert Report follows the four-legged race to the White House by carly http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/04/02/the-four-legged-race-to-the-white-house/comment-page-1/#comment-17 carly Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:12:14 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=46#comment-17 i just want to eat him up but would never do such a thing i think he is almost as cute as my dog love him chow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i just want to eat him up but would never do such a thing i think he is almost as cute as my dog love him chow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

]]> Comment on First Dog/Notes from the studio- “A Portuguese what…?” by Blake http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/04/03/first-dognotes-from-the-studio-%e2%80%9ca-portuguese-what%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-16 Blake Tue, 07 Apr 2009 15:29:40 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=86#comment-16 you are a very good writer. you are going to come to glacier ridge elementry to read us a couple books. I really like your books. My favorate book of yours is Sunny Day book. you are a very good writer. you are going to come to glacier ridge elementry to read us a couple books. I really like your books. My favorate book of yours is Sunny Day book.

]]> Comment on First Dog/Notes from the studio- “A Portuguese what…?” by bob http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/04/03/first-dognotes-from-the-studio-%e2%80%9ca-portuguese-what%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-12 bob Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:21:35 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=86#comment-12 cool bowers cool bowers

]]> Comment on First Dog/Notes from the studio- “A Portuguese what…?” by Marilyn Landis http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/2009/04/03/first-dognotes-from-the-studio-%e2%80%9ca-portuguese-what%e2%80%a6%e2%80%9d/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Marilyn Landis Sat, 04 Apr 2009 17:20:49 +0000 http://firstdogwhitehouse.com/firstdog/?p=86#comment-10 Hello Tim, My name is Marilyn and I am Linda Schellentrager's cousin. Your book looks absolutely wonderful. When will it be available and where can I purchase it; for my little granddaughters? Any chance of a signed copy by you? :) Thank you and congratulations! Marilyn Landis Hello Tim,
My name is Marilyn and I am Linda Schellentrager’s cousin. Your book looks absolutely wonderful. When will it be available and where can I purchase it; for my little granddaughters?
Any chance of a signed copy by you? :)

Thank you and congratulations!

Marilyn Landis

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