Praise for Sing Books with Emily

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We Love to Sing With You
Artwork by Eloise Pauline Gleichenhaus, June 2010

My heartfelt gratitude goes to all those who took the time and care to share praise and kind words about Sing Books with Emily

• Praise from Grown-Ups
• Praise from Children in Kindergarten 2009/2010
• Praise from Children in First Grade 2008/2009

Praise from Grown-Ups

By the way, I LOVE your ‘Last Song’ … It’s lovely, and soft–what beautiful words!
Clyde Watson, the great children’s book author (rhyme writer and songwriter) wrote to me, October 2011, from my request to her for copies of her books and music.  More info on her work, and that of many members of her talented family HERE.

You were a big hit.
Friends of the Library Representative, Beatley Central Library in Alexandria, VA, September 2011

You are like Mary Poppins!
Parent and audience member, Beatley Central Library in Alexandria, VA, September 2011

Inspiring!
Guest book comment, Beatley Central Library in Alexandria, VA, September 2011

Emily is a charming and energetic performer.  She has created a delightful show that is great fun for kids . . . of all ages (that includes grown-ups, too). Who wouldn’t want to hear their favorite childhood book sung and even join in?  It is a brilliant concept.
So, come . . .  Sing Books with Emily!
Terri Allen  (Singer, Songwriter, Actress for Oh What a Beautiful Day: Sing Books with Emily, the Cabaret,” August 2011)

Thank you!!!  My 2 girls had such a great time… Ava has been talking about you nonstop for 2 days!!
Katia (Mom, July 2011) comment to blog about a pre-school performance

My daughter asked me the day after the performance if we could please return to the library to listen to books! That is quite a compliment.
Stephanie Dupal-Demartin (Mom and Reporter, July 2011, responding to her own article in LakeRidge-Occoquan Patch article)

Kids of every age love to hear Miss Emily singing books. I know I do :-)
Karen Bell (Artist and Teacher, Facebook comment, July 2011, responding to LakeRidge-Occoquan Patch article)

Miss Emily has a beautiful voice and she’s so animated!
Sarah Schearer  (LakeRidge-Occoquan Patch article, July 2011)

Thank you so much for all of the time you spent with our children.  It was an amazing experience that I know they will remember and treasure their whole lives…it is wonderful and I hope lots of kids have the opportunity to participate.
Dana Laidhold (Arlington Mom, June 2011)

Loved every minute of “Oh, What a Beautiful Day”. When I saw the ad I thought — oh just for kids. But I found myself laughing, tapping my feet, tearing up (not all at the same time). Wouldn’t trade it for five hippopotamuses!
Kenneth Fung (Audience, Oh What a Beautiful Day: Sing Books with Emily, the Cabaret,” June 2011)

Outstanding! You are a shining star!  I expect to see you on more stages in the future. You knocked me off my feet!! … I wish you the best as you truly have amazing talent.
Mrs. Coffman (Teacher, Tuckahoe Elementary School, Oh What a Beautiful Day: Sing Books with Emily, the Cabaret,” June 2011)

Emily, you are so talented!!  We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
Susan Wallin (Mom, Arlington , VA, Oh What a Beautiful Day: Sing Books with Emily, the Cabaret,” June 2011)

That music means so much to [my daughter] and your interpretation and performance were just great! I hope you continue to spread the joy of music!
Marianne SanSeverino (Mom, Arlington, VA, Oh What a Beautiful Day: Sing Books with Emily, the Cabaret,” June 2011)

What a wonderful performance on Saturday! You were great!  I hope you perform again soon so more people can experience a great show.
Mrs. Morgan (Teacher, Tuckahoe Elementary School, Oh What a Beautiful Day: Sing Books with Emily, the Cabaret,” June 2011)

Please let us Know when is your next show going to be. We would love to see you again. You are so talented…you Know how to entertain little ones and big ones!
Ninoska Miranda, Mom, June 2011

Absolutely Fabulous!
Jody, Guest Book Comment, June 2011

Delightful :-)
Heidi & Lillian, Guest Book Comment, June 2011

Emily…Your Blog is a blessing and fun to view through.
Thomas Holbrook (Author of The Bozo Chronicles, June 2011)

It was such a pleasure to see you there singing for kids. The kids were so attentive and entertained. We all like you and your singing.  What you do is really wonderful and meaningful. Aiden will remember these songs now and when he grows up.  Thanks for singing for them.
Vivian, Aiden’s mom, About a “Sing Books” gathering in her son’s class, February 2011

It was delightful to meet you on Saturday & I think the program was Wonderful; especially, as you pointed out, that it was such a Beautiful day outside, for us to have such a nice group INSIDE! I really enjoyed your singing voice, the stories you shared, & the great program and your talents shared with all !
Kay Evans, Librarian at Chinn Park Regional Library, September 2010
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/2010/09/18/the-songs-we-sang-9182010-at-chinn-park-regional-library-in-woodbridge-va/

Better for everyone, Emily, whose amazingly thorough process is the foundation of her exquisite song interpretations, shares her working process in a wonderful piece called The Art and Craft of Singing a Song: Tell Me a Story! Sing Me a Song!.
Michael Miyazaki, Miyazaki Cabaret Update: DC and Beyond, September 13, 2010
http://cabaretdc.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/thank-you-emily/

Comment to Michael’s post from Marianne,
September 14, 2010 at 10:54 am
Thank you, Michael, for bringing attention to Emily’s work. Her Song Craft Worksheet is an amazing tool that compiles a 360 degree approach to working on songs. Some of the steps were new to me, others familiar, but to have them all on one jam-packed worksheet is invaluable. Thank you, Emily, for your generosity!
http://cabaretdc.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/thank-you-emily/#comments
Regarding SBWE post: The Art and Craft of Singing a Song: Tell Me a Story! Sing Me a Song!

Comment to Michael’s post from Maris,
September 14, 2010 at 2:26 pm
Thank you, Emily, for this worksheet – a wonderful and useful gift.
http://cabaretdc.wordpress.com/2010/09/13/thank-you-emily/#comments
Regarding SBWE post: The Art and Craft of Singing a Song: Tell Me a Story! Sing Me a Song!

I love your list expecially the mention of the Poems with words and songs from A Child’s Garden Of Verses by Robert Louis Stevenson. I have an old version of this book it is dated 1904 because my Great Aunt Maxine gave it to me and she was a school teacher and now I know the poems that have songs to them. I sing to my Grandson and play simple songs on my organ for relaxation and gratification. I like playing kids songs and some Church Hymns like ” The Old Rugged Cross”, and He’s got the whole world in His Hands” This blog is great. I will keep you informed if I see any different books that you do not have listed.
Comment left by Christine DePriest (LynLeeAnn4U), September 20, 2010 at 7:50 pm, on the original (but now sadly departed) Singable Bookshelf

Great!
August 2010 Guestbook Comment from Tiffany M.

It was so delightful meeting you and listening to your lovely voice…I hope to see you again.  You are very talented, and I wish you alot of luck.
Mrs. Elliot, Grandparent and Teacher, August 2010

Amazing!
August 2010 Guestbook Comment from Glexandra G.

What a great idea you’ve got here…
Zoe from http://www.playingbythebook.net/, August 2010

I saw [Emily] do a Sing Books with Emily session a couple weeks ago at a library in Arlington, and she certainly worked harder and more graciously in that 40-minute show than most performers I’ve seen at the Algonquin or Carlyle!
Michael Miyazaki, Miyazaki Cabaret Update: DC & Beyond, July 2010
http://cabaretdc.wordpress.com/2010/08/01/good-news-from-emily-everson/

Everyone had a great time listening to Emily’s beautiful voice as she made the musical connection with children’s picture books.
Kim Vu, Librarian at Aurora Hills Branch of the Arlington County Public Library, July 2010

On Monday we welcomed a special guest to the Westover Branch Library’s preschool Get Caught Listening storytime when Emily Everson  presented a wonderful Singing Storytime. Her performance was a big hit with the drop-in storytime crowd!...Thanks so much Emily!
 Alex, Librarian at Westover Branch of Arlington County Public Library, July 21, 2010
http://arlingtonvalib.blogspot.com/2010/07/singing-at-westovers-storytime.html

A true pleasure to work with the radiant, crazy-talented Emily!
Jill Leger, Songwriter, Comment to this blog, February 28, 2010

Thank you Emily! I’m sorry I missed singing with you today…You are great!
Danielle Anctil, Kindergarten Teacher, Comment to this blog, January 13, 2010

Emily Leatha Everson has a gift of radience that inspires and simply ignites a burst of stars around her… little ones and big ones. My daughter has certainly been blessed by experiencing her talent and warmth, as well as the rest of the family. Thank You Emily!
Shellie McKeown, Mom, Comment to this blog, December 9, 2009

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Praise from the kids is especially dear to my hear.

Praise from Children in K and 1st Grades 2010/2011

I just can’t think of any praise higher than this.  A letter like this is a dream come true and makes every once of effort worthwhile:

Praise from Children in Kindergarten 2009/2010

Kids say (and write) the most wonderful things!
I have taken care to spell the words the way the kids spell them, making the notes all the more charming and loving
I cannot imagine higher praise than these notes from the children!

“I love the songs that you sing and you have a budeflu voes and you are nis to us all.”
Ellen, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“Dear Mrs. G,
I hop you can visit soon.
Thank you for your songs. Wan you are gon I will miss you.  I will be sad. My fravit soing is A youre adorable.”
Elena, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“Dear Mrs. G,
Thank you for singing books to us.  will you ever come back? I hope you do.”
Joshua, Kindergarten 2010

“I love singing books”
Olivia and Nora, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“Mrs. G
thank you for the signs you sig.
wut is yor favrit sug you sug
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How do you sig that way?
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Carson and Jack, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“I lover her sogs”
James and Brynn, Kindergarten 2010

“You are varey nis. You are so gud at sing.”
Phoebe, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“You make me glad.”
Lily, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“I like singing.”
Sofia, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“I love it wen you sing to uss becus I like to sing.”
Melissa, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“you are the best singr in the wrolld
nekst ilme bring
uthawsin books so you can sing for the holl day.
you sing grat”
Adam, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“You are fun to sing with! Your vooes is bootyfool! I like you Mrs. G.”
Mary Glen, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“I like the way you sing becus it is hig pich. You macke me happy.”
Joe, Kindergarten 2009/2010

“Thank you for reeding all gods critter gotta place in the cwire Mrs. G. You rock.
Alex, Kindergarten 2009/2010

2008/2009

A few special pictures and comments from notes given to me by students in Mrs. Freeman’s First Grade Class in 2008/2009

Praise from Children in First Grade 2008/2009

“Dear Mrs. G
Thank you for coming and singing with us. I relly like your books – its relley fun”
Charlie, First Grade 2009

“Dear Mrs. G.,
Singn is my vary Best thing in The wold.  if it wrnt for you my voys wud nevr be prite…”
Frances, First Grade 2009

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Info and nice words about Emily’s Cabaret work, here:
http://singbookswithemily.wordpress.com/emily-leatha-eversons-cabaret-page/