Comments on: Top 100 Picture Books #81: Fortunately by Remy Charlip

By: Author, Illustrator Remy Charlip Dies at 83 | School Library Journal

Author, Illustrator Remy Charlip Dies at 83 | School Library Journal — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:18:49 +0000

[...] Charlip’s most famous work, Fortunately (Parents’ Magazine Press, 1964), a light-hearted, engaging picture book about a young boy who encounters a number of perils on his way to a friend’s birthday party, remains a staple during story hours, and School Library Journal’s blog, Fuse 8, named it one of its Top 100 Picture Books. [...]

By: Holly

Holly — Mon, 21 May 2012 20:48:55 +0000

Yay!!! This is a favorite at home. My daughter brought it in to her old preschool class when she learned to read in Kindergarten. She is in 2nd grade now and whenever it’s her turn to share a book, she wants it to be this one. I’m not sure that I want her to see this video though, Betsy. You put how I’ve always read it to shame! So excited to see this make the list.

By: melissa

melissa — Sun, 20 May 2012 22:03:35 +0000

Despite not having seen the book in more than 30 years, I have very strong memories of the school librarian reading this story to my class when I was about 5. The image of the pitchfork page, in particular, stuck in my head and I often wondered over the years what this book was. I shall have to get a copy for my nephew and nieces.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 19 May 2012 13:42:37 +0000

I love Jan Thomas, her books are always a hit at storytime. CAN YOU MAKE A SCARY FACE is just as good as RHYMING DUST BUNNIES. Great video, thanks for sharing.

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 18 May 2012 22:51:21 +0000

I didn’t know this one, but now I’m going to have to try it. Fun! Thanks for sharing.

By: Sarah Sullivan

Sarah Sullivan — Fri, 18 May 2012 17:38:20 +0000

As a “Real-Aloud” volunteer, I share FORTUNATELY with second graders every year. And, at the end of each year, it ranks as one of their favorite books. You’re right. It hooks them every time!

By: Betsy

Betsy — Fri, 18 May 2012 14:53:40 +0000

We LOVE this book at our house!! (And we’ve watched your hilarious read aloud video, too, to great amusement. My kids think you and I look alike which is funny since we’re both “Betsy” too).

3 Cheers for Fortunately!