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THINK QUICK with Author Ame Dyckman

2/22/2015

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Hi Ame! Congrats on the release of your third picture book, Wolfie the Bunny!  I am IN LOVE with this book!  I adore all of your books, but I think this is a new favorite.  So favorite that I don’t think I can give up the folded and gathered copy I received from Little, Brown and Company.  Nah!  Just kidding!  This one is up for grabs in the Rafflecopter drawing below.  I purchased my own on release day!  (Feb 17) All of the THINK QUICK themes below appear in your book.  Let’s see which way you lean.  Remember, THINK QUICK!

On Adoption:

Wolf or Traditional Family Member?


WOLF. ’Cause once they’re yours, they’re family. Differences aren’t anymore.

On Worry:

Feelings on the Sleeve, Internal Explosions, or Don’t Sweat It?


FEELINGS ON THE SLEEVE. ’Cause everybody sweats somethin’ sometimes, and bottling is only fun if we’re talkin’ Diet Coke and Mentos. Better to get feelings out so you can work ’em out!


On Hunger Emotions:

Grumpy or Tired?


GRUMPY. Like Wolfie, I love to eat things all up! Unlike Wolfie, I get grumpy when I don’t! You know those Snickers commercials? Those are based on me.

On Siblings:

Protective or Revengeful?


PROTECTIVE. Like Dot Bunny was, when Wolfie was threatened. Unlike Dot, I’ve never told a big bully I was gonna eat their toes. A shame. Think I’m too old now?


On New Situations:

Reject or Embrace?


EMBRACE. New is just somethin’ you don’t know is AWESOME yet.


On Parenting:

Wing it or Stay on Schedule?


WING IT! Parenting is tough—tougher than an insistent bunny when nobody’s listening. Sometimes you gotta throw plans out the window. (Or dinner, if you burn it while you’re writing.) So long as you end on a “Good night! I love you,” you’re doin’ just fine!

On Sibling Rivalry:

Peace & Love or Bring it On?


PEACE & LOVE. But, I’m an only child—like Dot was before Wolfie arrived. I might’ve answered the other way if I wasn’t!

On Books:

Wolfie the Bunny or Wolfie the Bunny?

WOLFIE THE BUNNY! Which was originally WOLFIE THE GNU. But Zach didn’t wanna draw gnus. (And I am totally kidding!)

Thanks for thinking quick with us!

THANKS for having me, Carrie! It was FUN!


Click here for a WOLFIE THE BUNNY Review
By Carrie Charley Brown
100% in love with Ame Dyckman and Zachariah OHora's Wolfie the Bunny masterpiece!, February 19, 2015 
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Ame Dyckman reads and writes picture books when she should be sleeping.  She’s the award-winning author of BOY + BOT (illustrated by Dan Yaccarino), TEA PARTY RULES (illustrated by K.G. Campbell), and the just-released WOLFIE THE BUNNY (illustrated by Zachariah OHora, who draws a great gnu, actually). Ame lives in New Jersey with her family, crazy cat, and the characters from her books. Follow Ame on Twitter (@AmeDyckman), where she Tweets picture book reviews and pretty much everything that pops into her head.

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70 Comments
Myrna Foster link
2/21/2015 05:54:55 pm

When it comes to parenting, I feel like I'm always winging it. This looks like a fun book. Thanks for the interview!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:29:30 am

Thanks for reading, Myrna! :)

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Angela Turner
2/21/2015 06:01:03 pm

This book looks great. Can't wait to read it.

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Lori Mozdzierz
2/21/2015 10:34:29 pm

Fun interview to go along what surely is a fun book!
Why of course it's fun - Ame wrote it :D Love your work, Ame!!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:30:28 am

It's all about the fun...right Lori? Thanks for stopping by for a read!

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Nancy b
2/22/2015 12:12:24 am

Woolfie the Bunny looks adorable!

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Elaine KIely Kearns
2/22/2015 12:14:24 am

I LOVE this book (and Ame) great interview!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:31:23 am

Thanks, Elaine! Ame rocks...big time!

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janet smart link
2/22/2015 12:17:01 am

Such a cute idea for a picture book! Loved the fun interview.

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:32:05 am

Thanks, Janet!

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Darcee Freier
2/22/2015 01:06:14 am

Fun interview. Now I'm going to have to read the book!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:33:14 am

You won't regret it, Darcee! It's one of those books that that you could fall asleep hugging. :)

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Joanne Sher link
2/22/2015 01:11:02 am

LOVE Ame's books (and Ame herself!!) - and this one sounds fabulous. Fun interview!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:34:16 am

Thanks, Joanne! You MUST race out to read this one! Love love love!

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Clark Haaland link
2/22/2015 01:14:11 am

Love thethink quick interviews. Can't wait to get my hands on this book. .

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:35:13 am

Thanks, Clark! Nice to "see" you! Thanks for reading and following!

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Doreen Lepore link
2/22/2015 01:15:58 am

Can't wait to read Wolfie the Bunny!

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Kristen Schroeder
2/22/2015 01:31:33 am

This book looks adorable! Such a brilliant idea. Illustration style is awesome too.

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PJ McIlvaine link
2/22/2015 01:45:30 am

Well, it could have been worse. A Woolly Mammoth?

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:37:41 am

HaHaHA, PJ! :) Reminds me of "This ORQ" by David Elliot. :)

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Ariel Bernstein link
2/22/2015 01:46:48 am

Telling bullies you'll eat their toes sounds like it could be pretty effective! Wonderful interview & such an awesome book!!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:38:20 am

Thanks, Ariel!

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Ann Kelley
2/22/2015 02:17:49 am

Love your characters and your spunk!

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Sue Heavenrich link
2/22/2015 02:31:42 am

Cool! can't wait to read another Ame book.

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Heather Pierce Stigall
2/22/2015 04:29:21 am

This looks like a great book. I can't wait to read it!

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Charlotte Dixon link
2/22/2015 05:31:07 am

Ame, sounds like another great book :) I look forward to reading it.

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Ave Maria Cross
2/22/2015 06:02:25 am

Fun and informative for kids, no doubt!

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Lori Alexander link
2/22/2015 06:17:19 am

Ame's PBs are the best. Can't wait to get my hands on WOLFIE!

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Kirsti Call link
2/22/2015 07:40:46 am

Ame, I loved meeting you in NYC and I can't wait to read wolfie!

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Marlaina (Gray) Cockcroft link
2/22/2015 09:37:45 am

Way funny interview, Carrie and Ame!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 10:39:16 am

Thanks, Marlaina!

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Kristi Veitenheimer link
2/22/2015 11:55:11 am

Can't wait to read it!

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Ame Dyckman
2/22/2015 12:02:21 pm

HI, GANG! Just read all your WONDERFUL comments to Wolfie, and he's totally tail-wagging! (And drooling. But that happens.) THANKS, guys! And THANKS AGAIN for having me, CARRIE!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 02:59:52 pm

Thank YOU, Ame! :)

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Kristi Veitenheimer link
2/22/2015 12:02:24 pm

Guess I should have read the blog post directions first. On parenting, I have become a Wing It parent the older I've gotten. Loved the interview!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 03:01:04 pm

Thanks, Kristi! Happy to see you here!

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Penny Parker Klostermann link
2/22/2015 12:33:57 pm

I'm a fan of Ame's books! Love them! I can't wait to read Wolfie. Thanks for such a fun Think Quick, Carrie and Ame :-)

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/22/2015 03:01:51 pm

Thanks for reading, Penny!

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Jamie
2/22/2015 04:12:11 pm

Love your books! Just bought Wolfie last night. Great post. Thank you for sharing!

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Carol
2/22/2015 04:25:28 pm

I love Ame Dyckman books! Thanks so much for sharing this fun interview!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 10:56:40 am

You are welcome, Carol!

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Donna Cangelosi link
2/23/2015 12:10:10 am

Wolfie is another gem! Thank you for a fun interview!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 10:59:22 am

You are welcome, Donna!

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Reena
2/23/2015 12:41:43 am

I remember being bullied. I wish I could have said I'd eat their toes! Sounds like a great book.

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Patricia A. Miller link
2/23/2015 02:06:26 am

As an adoptee, I look forward to reading about Wolfie and Bunny :)

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Mona
2/23/2015 05:19:52 am

Looks like fun, and so do you, Ame!

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JEN Garrett link
2/23/2015 06:32:20 am

Oh, just a minute, I have to throw another dish out the window. "Hey kids, cereal again tonight - Mom's lost in Writerland."

What a fun post!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 11:01:01 am

Thanks, Jen! (And I understand those cereal/peanut butter toast nights!)

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Kathy
2/23/2015 09:19:53 am

This is so clever and inspirational!

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Wendy Engelmann
2/23/2015 12:02:25 pm

Great interview. I love funny people and funny books. Congratulations on Wolfie and the Bunny. The book is great.

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 11:15:33 am

Thanks for reading, Wendy, and for the compliment! It's a fun interview to write!

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Elaine
2/24/2015 04:42:37 am

Wolfie looks very cute.

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Tracey M. Cox link
2/24/2015 05:17:10 am

I *NEED* this book... so I can squeeze it and pet it and name it George, errr Wolfie.

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 11:17:38 am

Ha! I love Tommy Boy!

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Nancy Furstinger link
2/24/2015 10:11:11 am

Just read this in the library and loved it--I need a copy to read to my rescued house rabbits!

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Linda Schueler link
2/24/2015 10:58:20 pm

I loved the interview, and I am so looking forward to reading the book!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 11:16:28 am

Thanks, Linda! Happy to see you here!

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Lauren Soloy
2/25/2015 12:16:11 am

Wow, great interview, and what a fun-looking book!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 11:13:41 am

Thanks, Lauren!

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Romelle Broas link
2/25/2015 04:30:44 am

Love this choices format interview! Lots of fun. I want to read Wolfie the Bunny!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 11:09:10 am

Thanks, Romelle!

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Stacy Couch
2/25/2015 06:19:29 am

Love this. Got to spread the toe-eating bunny love!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 10:55:16 am

"Toe-eating love" reminds me of gobbling sweet little baby toes and hearing them squeal with delight!

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Helen Dening link
2/25/2015 06:29:55 am

Fun interview! Gotta have Wolfie!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 10:54:04 am

Thanks, Helen! Wolfie is a must-have for sure! :)

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Michelle Heidenrich Barnes link
2/25/2015 08:58:51 am

Love the Think Quick interview format, Carrie. It seems to suit especially Ame well since she's "quick as a bunny" on her feet!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 10:47:51 am

Thanks, Michelle! There are more THINK QUICKS to view on the blog. Have fun scrolling back through or feel free to subscribe for future posts! :)

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Stephanie Geckle link
2/25/2015 09:13:03 am

I loved this think-quick interview. Can't wait to read Wolfie!

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Carrie Charley Brown
2/25/2015 10:52:44 am

Thanks, Stephanie! Come back and THINK QUICK with us on the fourth Sunday of every month. :)

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Jennifer Cole Judd link
2/27/2015 08:21:01 am

I love this format! Such a fun interview--can't wait to read Ame's book!

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