The Seasonal Reading Challenge discussion

30.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Animal Crackers

This is a two book task. Read one book from two different options. State which options you choose.

Kids love animal crackers, and some adults too. In the late 19th century, animal-shaped crackers were imported from England to the United States. These crackers/cookies are now global and have wiggled their way into the hearts of many, both young and old.

Option 1: In the United States, the demand for these crackers/cookies was so high they were soon domestically produced by different companies, some of which evolved into the American company we now know as “Nabisco” and it is this particular brand that I grew up with. So read a book with the letters N-A-B-I-S-C-O in the title and/or subtitle.

Option 2: I remember when the cookies where just animal shaped blobs of sugary goodness. Now they are stamped with a little more detail. Read a book with a silhouette or outline of an animal, bird, reptile or fish on the cover. No fantasy creatures or insects. The image must be one solid color and contain no detail.
Examples:
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Won't work (details shown in animals) :

Required: please include the cover when posting

Option 3: In 2002, the koala was the most recently added shape to Nabisco’s iconic circus box. Read a book set at least 50% in Australia.

Option 4: When my children were little, I always put a box of these crackers into their Christmas stockings. Read a book written by an author whose first and last name initials can be found in STOCKING STUFFER. Letters may only be used as often as they appear. One qualifying author in a work by multiple contributors works.

Option 5: In 1935 “Animal Crackers in my Soup” was sung by Shirley Temple. This song was used for advertising by many manufacturers of animal crackers. Read a book with a word in its title (not subtitle) from the lyrics of this song. The word must have at least 4 letters and the words must match exactly. No variations.
Animal Crackers in My Soup

these work:

Opt. 2

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This thread is now open.

SRC Moderator wrote: "30.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Animal Crackers

Option 5: The word must have at least 4 letters and the words must match exactly. No variations. ..."


What about neighbourhood vs neighborhood?

Afternoon.

Would the bird silhouettes above the V in the title, and on the telephone line behind the V and E work on this one?

Great task Schatzie

For option 5, do we have to take the words as they are there, even though there are mistakes (Mothers should be Mother's, Noahs should be Noah's)?

And now I have "Animal Crackers in my Soup" stuck in my head... Haha.

I used to listed to the Anne Murray version all the time as a kid, and I sometimes play it for my baby daughter as well.

No questions. Just want to say that this task made me smile.

Book Concierge wrote: "SRC Moderator wrote: "30.1 – Schatzie’s Task: Animal Crackers

Option 5: The word must have at least 4 letters and the words must match exactly. No variations. ..."


What about neighbourhood vs ne..."


Sorry Book Concierge, that won't work. They must match exactly.

Trish wrote: "Afternoon.

Would the bird silhouettes above the V in the title, and on the telephone line behind the V and E work on this one?
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Hi Trish, your birds work. Happy Reading.

Sheila wrote: "Great task Schatzie"

Thanks Sheila.

Rosemary wrote: "For option 5, do we have to take the words as they are there, even though there are mistakes (Mothers should be Mother's, Noahs should be Noah's)?"

I noticed that too. I looked for a different version, but this one prevailed. I liked it though. So to answer your question, the words must match as they appear in the song.

Boston Kate wrote: "And now I have "Animal Crackers in my Soup" stuck in my head... Haha.

I used to listed to the Anne Murray version all the time as a kid, and I sometimes play it for my baby daughter as well.

No ..."


Thanks Boston Kate. You made me smile.

Donna wrote: "Trish wrote: "Afternoon.

Would the bird silhouettes above the V in the title, and on the telephone line behind the V and E work on this one?
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Hi Trish, your birds wor..."

Thank you!

Hi, will these birds work as silhouettes? They've got a little texture on them, but no real detail:



If they don't, I think I can swap this cover out with my choice for another cover task, the "any mammal other than human" in 10.4:



Will that one work as a silhouette?

I am wondering if this author will work for option 4: Carol Anne O'Marie? I'm thinking the initials would be CO. Do you agree?

Suzanne wrote: "Hi, will these birds work as silhouettes? They've got a little texture on them, but no real detail:



If they don't, I think I can swap this cover out ..."


Hi Suzanne,

The first book doesn't work. It needs to be a solid color. The second book works though. Enjoy.

Bea wrote: "I am wondering if this author will work for option 4: Carol Anne O'Marie? I'm thinking the initials would be CO. Do you agree?"

I completely agree.

Would work for option 2?

Does this bird work as a silhouette?
9780125012124869
there is no detail of the seagull but there is this pesky lighthouse mixed up with the bird...
Thanks,
Andy

Barbara ★ wrote: "Would work for option 2?"


Hi Barbara, that won't work. The silhouette needs to be one solid color. I wanted to read Magpie Murders for this task, but unfortunately, that bird also had letters on it. So it wouldn't work. Sorry.

Hi Andy, it is a pesky lighthouse. And unfortunately it won't work. The silhouette needs to be one solid color. Sorry.

Donna wrote: "Hi Andy, it is a pesky lighthouse. And unfortunately it won't work. The silhouette needs to be one solid color. Sorry."
That's why we have a help thread. I have other options that will work. I just wanted to read this book and thought it might work, but I realize it was stretching the limits.
Andy

May I use The Kingmaking by Helen Hollick? with the man on the horse? For option 2.

Diane wrote: "May I use The Kingmaking by Helen Hollick? with the man on the horse? For option 2."

Diane, the horse works perfectly. Enjoy.

Is this acceptable?



Several animal silhouettes all in black but wondered whether the deer would discount validity as there is a little detail in there.

Thank you in advance. :-)

Katrina H wrote: "Is this acceptable?



Several animal silhouettes all in black but wondered whether the deer would discount validity as there is a little detail in there.
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Hi Katrina, just one needs to work, and there are many that do, except for the deer. Enjoy.

Are these approved for option 2? Thanks.

Hi, just want to check if Tasmania will work for Option 3. Even though an island, it is now part of Australia. I wanted to read The Potato Factory.

Thanks!

Patricia wrote: "Are these approved for option 2? Thanks.




. The first three have some kind of shading or detail.

Terri FL wrote: "Hi, just want to check if Tasmania will work for Option 3. Even though an island, it is now part of Australia. I wanted to read The Potato Factory.

Thanks!"

Hi Terri, That works for me. Enjoy.

There's a "silhouette covers" list, for what it's worth. There are many with animals.

I was encouraged by the reminder of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time: .

Can I have these confirmed for silhouettes?

hi Melanie, only the snake will work because it is a solid color.

Thanks Stephanie for that link. I'll have to add it to msg#2 for anyone who wants some help. And that was a great book.

Terri FL wrote: "Hi, just want to check if Tasmania will work for Option 3. Even though an island, it is now part of Australia. I wanted to read The Potato Factory.

Thanks!"

was coming to ask just this question so now no need

my book The Scandalous Life of Sasha Torte is set in Tasmania

How about the yellow nightingale? (You will need to enlarge.)

Hi! Would the black bird between Age and Of or either of the white birds to the right of the ship work for option two? Or does it need to be just one animal? Thanks in advance!

Chris wrote: "How about the yellow nightingale? (You will need to enlarge.)
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Hi Chris, the bird works. Enjoy.

Elizabeth wrote: "Hi! Would the black bird between Age and Of or either of the white birds to the right of the ship work for option two? Or does it need to be just one animal? Thanks in advance!

[bookcover:Age of S..."

Hi Elizabeth, those birds work. I love that author. Enjoy.

Can you verify if is okay for Option 2? Thanks!

Cait S wrote: "Can you verify if is okay for Option 2? Thanks!"

Hi Cait, those won't work. They need to be one solid color with no shadows or light reflections.

Okie dokie, thank you.

Will this work as a silhouette?

Amy wrote: "Will this work as a silhouette? "

Never mind. I see by some of the examples above that it won't work. Thanks.

Amy wrote: "Amy wrote: "Will this work as a silhouette? "

Never mind. I see by some of the examples above that it won't work. Thanks."

Sorry Amy.

Hi Donna
Would this cover work for option 2?

A Siege of Bitterns

Thanks! Louise

Louise wrote: "Hi Donna
Would this cover work for option 2?

A Siege of Bitterns "

Hi Louise, I hate to say it, but no. I'm sorry. If it weren't for that white outline, we'd be good.

Thanks Donna - I thought as much!