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 Alexa
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Fav. BP Character: Rutanya Wallace (Tulips)
Fav. BP Show: Sunday in the Park with George
Fav. BP Song: With So Little To Be Sure Of
| posted: 4/15/2008 at 8:10:57 PM ET
Does anyone have this book? What do you think?
I got my copy yesterday and personally (don't hit me!) I was a bit disappointed. I think maybe I got my hopes up too high because I was really impressed with "Kramer's Song" and was looking forward to the book being as well written, but in my opinion it wasn't that well done.  I thought the story was too short and not well-enough developed, and it didn't have much of a conflict/climax thing goin' on. I found I didn't really care all that much about any of the characters in the book because the story didn't develop them or explain well enough who they were and why they were doing what they did.
I did like the concept of the story though, and the illustrations, I just wish it had been fleshed out more and it could have been a really fun and exciting story. Oh well, I guess even Bernadette can't be perfect at everything. 
|  moljul
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Fav. BP CD: I'll Be Your Baby Tonight
Fav. BP Song: Dublin Lady
| posted: 4/15/2008 at 10:00:40 PM ET
Alexa, I have not purchased the book yet but does your disappointment possibly stem from the fact that the book is written for the 4-7 year old audience and you are, I assume  , not in that age range. It might be unfair to judge the book for something it was never meant to be. Just a thought!
"Particular mention must be made of Bernadette Peters, who turns up briefly in a sort of sparkly Glinda the Good costume. She's the reluctant muse sent to help Alice with her writing. The muse is dressed like Oz, sounds like Queens and behaves like a bored student adviser." Alice Film Review, The New York Times, December 25, 1990
"I'm one star away from Dolly Parton ... and Raymond Massey is between us. I hope we don't suffocate him." Bernadette Peters receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, April 24, 1987
| Alexa
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Fav. BP Character: Rutanya Wallace (Tulips)
Fav. BP Show: Sunday in the Park with George
Fav. BP Song: With So Little To Be Sure Of
| posted: 4/15/2008 at 10:42:19 PM ET
No, I've read lots of children's books. (I study them because I'm an artist interested in possibly illustrating kid's books someday, and many of them are quite entertaining and fun to read.) The writing in Broadway Barks didn't have the usual kiddie book excitement and drama. It was a nice concept, and parts of the book worked for me, but it just wasn't developed enough or as interesting as it could have been, in my opinion. And she did so well with the song, I thought it would translate into the writing as well, but it didn't. 
|  Rose
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| posted: 4/15/2008 at 11:56:18 PM ET
I really enjoyed Bernadette's book. I think it is very sweet and cute. I thought the plot line worked for the age level of the book. The only thing that struck me was that for people who don't know what Broadway Barks (especially kids) it was a bit confusing.
"Oh no, you won't. No, not a chance. No arguements, shut up and dance." -You'll Never Get Away From Me
"And if it wasn't for me then where would you be Miss Gypsy Rose Lee?" -Rose's Turn
| moljul
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| posted: 4/16/2008 at 11:54:08 AM ET
Fair enough, Alexa. Didn't realize your background. Well I guess I will see for myself soon
"Particular mention must be made of Bernadette Peters, who turns up briefly in a sort of sparkly Glinda the Good costume. She's the reluctant muse sent to help Alice with her writing. The muse is dressed like Oz, sounds like Queens and behaves like a bored student adviser." Alice Film Review, The New York Times, December 25, 1990
"I'm one star away from Dolly Parton ... and Raymond Massey is between us. I hope we don't suffocate him." Bernadette Peters receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, April 24, 1987
| Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 4/17/2008 at 2:37:31 PM ET
Further to the previous reviews of Bernadette's Broadway Barks charity book ... I came across this blog post today( correct me if I'm wrong, but I seem to remember that this blogger is also a member of this board).
nobadkitty
I've been trying to post a response to this particular review but to no avail. Ho hum, maybe I was "drivelling" too much. 
"There’s a lot in the world for us to turn our attention to — helping people, helping animals, and helping animals help people." ... Bernadette Peters, August, 2007
| Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 4/19/2008 at 6:38:55 AM ET
If I'm reading this right it seems like Bernadette's "Broadway Barks" book is number 47 in Amazon's dog related Children's Books sales ranking. There must be thousands of children's books about dogs so that seems pretty good, what?
Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,208 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
#47 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Dogs > Fiction
"There’s a lot in the world for us to turn our attention to — helping people, helping animals, and helping animals help people." ... Bernadette Peters, August, 2007
| Alexa
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Fav. BP Show: Sunday in the Park with George
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| posted: 4/19/2008 at 3:00:32 PM ET
Her book was at one point #9 in that category a few days ago. So yeah, pretty good. 
| Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 4/20/2008 at 3:01:14 PM ET
Oh, sweetie ... hasn't that axe you're weilding been ground enough? Your poor little arm must ache! 
"There’s a lot in the world for us to turn our attention to — helping people, helping animals, and helping animals help people." ... Bernadette Peters, August, 2007
| Scottie
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Edinburgh, Scotland | posted: 5/2/2008 at 7:48:26 AM ET
After a long wait I've actually received "Broadway Barks" --- it's so sweet! I haven't listened to the CD yet but it's a lovely book and surely just right for the age group of it's intended readership.
I think BP has succeeded in all that she set out to do, and should be praised for taking even more time out of her busy life to produce this little treasure and raise money for - and perhaps even more importantly, awareness of - homeless and discarded animals.
OK, "The Lady and The Tramp" it is not ... but then it doesn't pretend to be. I'm sure every wee lad and lass who has this book read to them at bedtime will go to sleep with a warm little glow in their hearts and a wider awareness of why animal adoption from shelters is so crucially important. And if they don't go to sleep then I'm sure the gorgeous lullabye on the CD will do the trick.
And if that still doesn't work, then just turn out the light, close the door and let the ungrateful little brat cry itself to sleep ... and then you can keep the book and CD all to yourself! 
"There’s a lot in the world for us to turn our attention to — helping people, helping animals, and helping animals help people." ... Bernadette Peters, August, 2007
| moljul
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| posted: 5/2/2008 at 10:51:07 AM ET
  
"Particular mention must be made of Bernadette Peters, who turns up briefly in a sort of sparkly Glinda the Good costume. She's the reluctant muse sent to help Alice with her writing. The muse is dressed like Oz, sounds like Queens and behaves like a bored student adviser." Alice Film Review, The New York Times, December 25, 1990
"I'm one star away from Dolly Parton ... and Raymond Massey is between us. I hope we don't suffocate him." Bernadette Peters receiving her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, April 24, 1987
| Karen
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Just for the record, I loved the book. Thought it was sweet as can be. Perfect bedtime story for very young kids, any age from about one to about four.
|  Kevin
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Fav. BP Song: No One Is Alone
| posted: 5/7/2008 at 12:45:43 PM ET
Didn't see this mentioned yet...
BP will be doing a reading of the book at the Philly Book Festival.
-Kevin
Webmaster of Bernadette-Peters.com
|  Mandy
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I just logged onto iTunes and if you download the Joan Hamburg Show May 12 (hour 2 episode) there is an interview with Bernadette which lasts for the first 20 minutes of the show. If you dont use itunes, you can listen to it on her site as well.
Bernadette on Joan Hamburg Show 5/12/08
"Let's admit one thing right upfront: With the possible exception of Bernadette Peters, not everyone stays young and cute forever." (NYPost 2/2/05)
|  aajanachle
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concord, CA | posted: 5/12/2008 at 6:51:02 PM ET
thanks
Bernadette Peters Rules!!!!!!!!
| Karen
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God, that interview is great. You can hear all the passion in her voice when she talks about the dogs she's trying to save. Thanks for finding that.
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