Letters - Leigh Anne

The following are letters people wrote to my Mommy.

Students from Dennis Wooton Elementary 2nd Grade:

Dear Mrs. Florence,
I love your books a whole lot and you are really nice too. Thank you for visiting us and you make the best books in the whole entire world. I think your books are better than anybody and thank you for visiting D.C.Wooton. I really enjoy your books.
your friend,
Zack

Dear Mrs. Florence,
thank you for visiting our school We hope you do come back.
your friend,
cameron

Dear Mrs. Florence,
I love reding dog bookes and cat books and i whant to thanke you for hour school and i love your hair and i thank you are butifle.
Your student,
Kristy

Dear Mrs. Florence,
My name is Madison is woody and chole ok. I love the way create your dogs in to action figyer you are one of well actually I really liked your and you are my favite author bless you thank you.
your friend,
Madison

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Students from Nancy Elementary:

Dear Mrs. Leanne,
Thank you for coming to Nancy Elementry we thought you were very fun. We had a very good time today. I know all of Woody's 5 steps winner, ownership, other, Determination, yourself that is a good medo.
We hope you com back Thank you for comin We like your dogs.
Sincirly,
Kelsey

Dear Mrs. Leanne,
I like how you broung your dogs will you come back someday we realy realy realy apprsheat you coming to Nancy Elementy School I like how I got to see Wally, Clowy, Woody Plese try to bring franky next time you come.
Sencery,
Amber

Dear Leanne,
My name is Faith and I'm here at Nancy Elementary School. I like to play basketball and ride my forewheller. I like it that you visited, It was really fun.
signed,
Faith

Dear Liegh Anne,
Thanks for coming and bringing Woody, Wally and Chloe. My favorite part was petting Woody. Woody loved Lenered so much, he wanted to bring him home.

Someday I want to write books and stories. I write a lot now. Do you think I will become an author someday? Please bring the dogs back. Please say goodbye to the dogs for me.
Sincerly,
Katie

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Dear Ms. Leigh Anne,

I am a fourth grader. I enjoy your rich words in your books. You also write realistic fiction stories to make the characters seem real, because the characters are adventurous and travel around the world. Your books inspire me to write because you have fun writing all of your pieces. You use real animals and give them human qualities, such as talking and traveling around the world.

You also use sequence in your stories, and it helps the reader understand what goes first then last in a chapter. In your stories you also put voice and personality into your characters. Also with rich words you describe better. The books you have written are so entertaining, lively, and fascinating. The characters also use amazing dialogue. Your writing makes you feel like your're standing right there beside them.

Ms. Leigh Anne, your use of descriptive words has had an impact on the way I write my poems and stories. You use a sentence and say something like, if you where talking about grass you would say "the wet dewy grass that they walked on." Also I use descriptive words in my stories when I am using a specific describing sentence. In my poem I use the line "The scrumptious, juicy dead squirrel I killed."

I like to write and read some, but on the other hand I would like to be a veterinarian and work with animals, because I really appreciate animals. In this kind of job you have to take notes on the animal's health, and you explained to us how to write not only sentences but sequence and dialogue.

Thank you Ms. Leigh Anne, for making me more knowledgeable and more descriptive in my writing. Without your motivation I couldn't have improved my writing skills and abilities to become a more talented and enhanced writer.

Sincerely,
A fourth grader

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Dear Leigh Anne Florence,

I am a forth grader. I am writing to you to tell you how you had an impact on my writing. I am a lot better at reading and writing. Especially since you came to our assembly and taught us about being better readers, writers, and authors, just like you!!! The techniques you taught us are really good, like WOODY for example, it helped me respect myself, others, and my writing. I look at reading and writing and say, "The sooner I get going the sooner I get done". I love reading and writing, ever since you told us to have fun with our writing.

I admire the way you use a lot of colorful and descriptive language. The descriptive language is very rich, and I respect it. In your book "Woody A New Home" you describe the home by saying "We are moving to the country, with lots of trees and land. There is even a big lake to fish, we know you'll thing it's grand." Your writing is so bold, and so different it just sticks out more than any other author. The way you write makes me feel like I'm there, I try to write like that also. I try to use rich language, make my writing flow, and paint pictures in your mind. For example I used "Clear, pure, seaside air blowing fresh as a morning breeze," in a poem I wrote.

I also love the way you tell most of your stories from Woody's point of view. It just makes the stories such a good, rich, flowing adventure, particularly for us animal lovers. It's very different, because out of every book I've read only one series beside yours, told it from a dog's-point-of-view.

I read a lot of books so I think writing from a dog's-point-of-view is RARE. I've written my sensory poem from a dolphin's-point-of-view. Here is a line from my poem, "The gentle, velvety, soft touch of my calf".
I also LOVE the way you tell about different cities, counties, countries, and states. It is a learning advantage because I get to learn about different places. I try to give my stories multiple settings, but not too many, because I ight make my readers confused.

Your articles also contain strong voice, and emotion. Since I've read your Woody articles I include voice, and emotions, like humor, or anger. It is also important to introduce a writing piece that is only you're best, just like you said. Here are some reasons why it is important:

1. You want only compliments, not hand-me-downs.
2. If you are a professional author you would make better money.
3. The better the piece is the more confident you will feel about you're writing.

Leigh Anne, Thank you for coming to my school, because that and your creative writing has had a really good influence on my writing. I try to write more like you, and definitely try to use all of your techniques. My writing has improved ten-fold since you gave us a pep talk at the assembly.

Sincerely,
Your #1 Fan!!

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Students from Edyth J. Hayes Middle School:

Dear Leigh Anne,
Thank you for coming to our school. Everyone really enjoyed Woody and Chloe. You and your dogs have really reached to kids and opened there door of writing. I thought it was nice of you to let us pet Woody and Chloe.
M. H.

Dear Leigh Anne,
Thank you for visiting our school with Woody and Chloe. I really enjoyed geting to learn about writing and what W.O.O.D.Y stands for, Winner, Others, Ownership, Determination and Yourself. I Also think it was nice of you to let us pet Woody. It is very cool that you are traveling the Bluegrass in inspiration for your books. Safe travels!
Your friend,
S.H.

Dear Leigh Anne,
I really enjoyed your visit. I learned a lot from you & Woody. I'm trying my best to write you a good quality letter without mistakes. Thanks for visiting & I hope to see you again.
Sincerely,
C.N.

Dear Leigh Anne,
Thanks for coming to my school and time with us in the writers workshop it meant a lot. Also thanks for telling us all the wonderful stories about you becoming an author and about Chloe.
Sincerely yours truly,
S.P.

Dear Leigh Anne,
Thank you for coming to are school and telling us the Woody writing process. It has really came in handy. I really enjoyed seeing Woody and Chloe. I have read two of your awesome books. We have a poster in are classroom of "Woody's 5 Ways to be Succesful"! I hope you come back sometime.
Your friend,
M. J.

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Students from Mrs. Wyatt's 4th Grade, Mildred Dean Elementary:

Dear Leigh Ann and her cute little puppies,
You guys are very nice. You are the best author in the century. I hope you'd like to hear that. Your puppies are adorable! "Hey puppies, love the sunglasses. I hope you guys love Mildred Dean!"
Your friend,
Kayla

And now the stars of the show. Give it up for Woody Chloe and Frannie. Thank you For coming to our school, Leigh Anne & Ron!
Jacob

Thank you for the successful tips also Mam (Leigh Ann) if Frannie is not on a tight shift could she come down to my house?
Kaitlyn

Your the best author I ever met in my intire life, and I really liked your dogs and it was funny when it showed Frannie as a Security dog and how the dogs had sunglasses. See ya Mam!
Student

I never heard of the Woody. I learnd so much from you Mam thank you very much for coming to school and your dogs are real pretty and hansom.
Antonie Gabbard

Thank for your great work. I love your dogs. I hope the dog will come back Thank you For bringing your dog.
Leigh Ann

Thanks for your kindness!! I Hope you and your Husband and all of your canine friends have a safe trip. Rock on Leigh Ann.
Love,
Timothy
P.S. I hope you and your dogs live a long and happy life.

Dear Leigh Ann,
I learned alot from you today. Go Woody you rule! Thank you!
Hailey

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Dear Leigh Anne,

This is Jessica. Did you know I get A’s in writing. Now since you came, you inspired me so much. Thank you for bringing Woody and Thank you for meeting us to Frannie and I hope Chloe feels betters.

Your fan,
Jessica

PS. You’re the best. So is Woody, Ron, Chloe and Frannie.

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Dear Leigh Anne Florence,

Hello, I go to Austin Elementary. I had so much fun when you came to our school. I love your books. I have read, "Welcomes a Dad," "A New Home" and "The Adoption." I like them all very much, and I can’t choose which one I like the best. I think Woody is adorable, he has the cutest little "head", I would love for you to come back again so we can see Chloe and hopefully your husband is not sick.

My grandma loves to read, she reads to some of the kids at school sometimes. I go over to her house when I have nothing to do. We live next door so I can just walk over to her house.

I hoped you thought we were a good school. I was trying to be on my best behavior. I couldn’t wait to see you when our teacher told us you were coming. I just read your books the week before you came.

Your friend,
Kayleigh

PS If you would like to write back, it would be a pleaser.

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Students from Austin Elementary 5th Grade:

Dear Leigh Anne Florence, Woody and Chloe,
I loved the presentation at both the writing and the one where it was to be successful. It taught me what to do and what not to do in life. Woody is so cute. Unfortunately, we didn’t get to see Chloe. It is so cool that you can make the 5 ways to be successful out of Woody’s name. I’ve read Tails from the Bluegrass and I loved it. All of your animals are cute. Your visit will pay off in life later on. Thanks for coming and I hope you come back.
Sincerely,
Dakota

My name is Maggie. I emailed you the other day and you emailed back. I really appreciated the letter!! Thank you very much!! (Our teacher) has bragged on you all week!

Dear Leigh Anne,
I love, love, love your books (even though I’ve only read two). I have three dogs of my own, a yorkie, a Pekinese and yorkie mix, and a labrador retriever. I read Tails from the Bluegrass and I was excited over the Bowling Green chapter because my cousin played for the Hilltoppers. Two years ago, I started thinking about being a children’s author and you really inspired me. Thank you.
Your new friend,
Maggie

Dear Leigh Anne,
Thank you so much for coming to our school. I hope you felt very welcome. I have a wiener dog like you but mine is a long haired dog.
Cassidy

Dear Leigh Anne Florence,
Thank you for coming in and detaching us about Woody and the Five Ways to Be Successful. I actually, for the first time thought listening to somebody talk was interesting. Now I’m turning stuff in with my best work... hopefully.
Chris

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Dear Leigh Anne,

I loved meeting Woody and Chloe. I liked the stories you told. Thank you for coming to West Hopkins.

Mrs. Jill and Mrs. Dana’s Kindergarten Class
West Hopkins Elementary School

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Dear Leigh Anne,

Thank you so much for your presentation, I really enjoyed it. I would also like to thank you for the book, Tails From the Bluegrass. I hope to get part 2.

Callie

PS I dream like a big dog.

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Dear Leigh Anne Florence,

Hi my name is Kolyn. I like your book. I hope your next book is as good as this one. I hope your dogs are okay. I’m sure they were sleeping all the way home. As many kids they met, I would be too. Hope you have a good holiday.

Your friend,
Kolyn

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Dear Leigh Anne Florence,

I really hope Woody and Chloe are okay. And you too. I read your book 4 times already and it’s just so cool. I have a library card, too.

Thank you,
Sabrina

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Dear Leigh Anne,

Thank you so much for coming. I really think you taught us something. Now I think I can write better letters now. I’m going to reach those goals. Thank you very much for coming to South Heights.

Your friend,
Abbey

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Dear Leigh Anne,

Thank you for doing the presentation I really like it. Those dogs where very cool. I liked when we got dog prints on our foreheads. I had a lot of fun doing your writing program. I really loved seeing Woody and Chloe again.

Thank you,
David

P.S. I hope to see you again.

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Dear Leigh Anne,

Thanks for coming to our school and bringing your dogs. They were cute and soft. Thanks for sharing your stories and your writing activity with us. I learned a lot. Thanks for saying that we were all going to be good writers when we grow up.

Thank you,
Rebecca

P.S. Thanks for the dog stamps!

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Dear Leigh Anne,

Thank you for coming to our school. I hope you will come here again. I got 2 Woody paw prints. I told my mom about Chloe and Woody. She said she wishes she could see them. I am in Mrs. Crawford’s class. I learned to proofread and I’m thankful for doing it. I will do it from now on. I think I will get A’s instead of B’s.

From your friend,
Skyler

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Dear Leigh Anne,

Thank you for coming to our school. Thank you for showing us about writing. I learned a lot of writing techneaks. I hope I will be a good writer like you someday.

Sincerely,
Lillah

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Dear Leigh Anne,

I had so much fun yesterday and it was cool. I liked when you told that story. And when you said "raise your hand if you think it’s true" And it was true and cool. Thank you for coming. And bringing your dogs and husband.

Love,
Loni

P.S. I proof readed twice.

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Over summer break I had the most awesome time EVER! I recieved an autograph from an author named Leigh Anne Florence. Leigh Anne writes books about her two dogs, Woody and Chloe. In Maddie's bookstore Colby had his monkey with him. Woody adored Colby's monkey and started to chew on it like our dog would! Leigh Anne started laughing and took the monkey away from Woody. The cute little Kentucky Weiner dog loved the monkey so much that Leigh Anne told him that Santa might get him one for Christmas.

Second, Woody and Chloe both had on sunglasses when I arrived! They made an exact replica of the cover of her book "Tails of the Bluegrass." The glasses were black with an elastic band. I thought those two wiener dogs were the cutest dogs I've ever seen! Going to see Leigh Anne Florence was my most favorite summer memory ever!

This is the "My Summer Fun" journal entry that Kelsey wrote after we returned from Maddie's Bookstore in Danville.

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Woody, Chloe, Leigh Anne and Ron,

Thank you for bringing Woody and Chloe. I loved your speech because it was long, cool and it took our day and made it go by faster. I also loved when Woody ate some food out of my hand. And Woody and Chloe look so cool in the sunglasses. I still remember:
Winner
Ownership
Others
Determination
Yourself

Your dogs are so cool!

Sincerely, your friend,
Ryan

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Dear Leigh Anne and Woody,

Thank you for coming to Harrison Elementary. I learned that you must always stay in school and must always listen to your teacher. I like your books. My favorite part is when you and Chloe went to the country and got Woody. And thank you for your books. I like them very much.

Your friend,
Kalub

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Dear Leigh Anne and Woody,

Thank you for coming to Harrison. I learned that to take care of a dog you need to teach them they can’t have human food to row big and strong and healthy.

I liked your books. My favorite part was when Woody and Chloe thought you were marrying a wiener dog.

Your friend, Destiney

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Dear Mrs. Leigh Anne Florence, Woody and Chloe,

I want to thank you for the wonderful show you put on for us. It was really appreciated.

I love the show you put on. Seeing Woody and Chloe was exciting. They made me happy when they put on the sunglasses. You gave us excellent advice about the CATS test.

The book was beautiful to read when waiting for others to finish the test. We also learned a lot of Kentucky. Someday I want to visit Monkey’s Eyebrow. Again, I thank you for your friendship and your generosity. We hope you come back next year.

Love,
Angela

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Dear Mrs. Florence,

I thought your program sent an excellent message to Harrison students. We really appreciate your positive influence!

Sincerely,
Christina (a student teacher)

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Dear Leigh Ann Florence,

I am writing to tell you I love your books and your assembly was great. Woody and Cloe are the cutest dogs I’ve ever seen. Please tell them so and that they should come to our school more often... Tell Woody and Cloe I don’t like hotdogs much either.

My birthday is in 3 months and I’m thinking about having a Woody and Cloe birthday party. If the website has some, I will take the pictures of Woody and Cloe off the internet and paste them on the cups and plates.

Sincerely,
Sarah

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Dear Lee Ann,

I am really glad that you shared your story. I learned that everyone is a winner. I liked the dogs especially Woody. I am happy to call them friends. Now I am gonna act friendly.

Love,
Josh

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Leigh Anne Florence,

I am a small canuty kid. The reason why I am writing this letter is because we want to say thank you. And I liked your show because you asked qestons and good ones. My secont reason is you tuk your time to say the words you need to say to us.

You were very nice to us and we want you to come anoter day. We had fun and we lerned stuff we didn’t know. And we thank you.

Love,
Bailey

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Dear Leigh Ann Florence,

Thank you for coming to (our school). My most favorite part was when you told the story about when you got Woody. My second favorite part is when you put on Who Let The Dogs Out and brought out Woody ad Cloiey.

I liked Woody better than Cloiey because he kept on stiking his tung out when he was trying to get the treat out of your hand.

Leigh Anne Florence, I will be at HotDiggetyDog Night. I will visit thewoodybooks.com.

From,
Zachary

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Dear Leigh Anne,

I really liked your presentation at the gym. I would like to thank you, Woody, Cloe, and your husband. I have many reasons for liking the play. But here are my three favorite reasons:

1. You spoke in a clear voice.
   
2. You were very nice. You made everyone laugh.
   
3. There was a big effect on me. It changed me. I would like to thank you.
   

From,
Justin