Comments on The Honey Boy Story or Beagle Boy Watson
We welcome your comments about the books. Email them to Tally at: hey_mr_tallyman@yahoo.com.
“I love this Beagle and I love this book! My kids now want a beagle!
Thank you for the sweetness.”
- Little Filly (Amazon review.)
"The (Honey Boy Story) book is a little gem." - Harold Y.
"Sweet as Honey under Aunt Catherine's Tree." - Catherine L.
Comments from the OPEN CHARTER SCHOOL about the Honey Boy Story and author visit:
Many thanks to the Open Charter School for inviting me to visit and discuss being an author as a part of your scholar series. It was a pleasure to meet all of you and to hear your stories and questions.
Thanks for writing! -SBY
"I would like to read your books." Rosekeiko
“That’s nice of you to adopt Honey Boy [who came] in your library. I love cats that don’t have fleas.” Lauren W.
“I love that you have empathy for these cats and dogs. I feel so much empathy for them to the point that I almost cry.” Simon
“It is a good thing that you found him and took him in. If you didn’t he might have starved to death. I love to hear about people who give animals a better life.” Alexa
“You inspired me to make an organization to help cats and dogs. I really enjoyed your book, it was very funny.” Kinadie
“I was glad the Honey Boy was saved. I like animals. I have a hamster named Trevor.” Michael
“It was very interesting to hear about the history on “Honey Boy” and how it was made. I didn’t know that Honey Boy was a real cat too.” Bell
“Thank you for sharing your book with us. We thought the Honey Boy Story was wonderful.” Daniel
“I bet that Honey Boy was such a nice cat. I used to have two rabbits when I was 7 years old…Then I had a dog…Now we are getting a cat… I love animals.” Irene
“Thank you for telling us a lot about the Honey Boy cat. Also for telling us your next book you’re making.” Alejandro
“Thank you for coming to our class and showing us the Honey Boy Story. I have a cat but I used to have two dogs.” Chase
“When you come again, I hope you bring the cat with you.” Unknown student
“Your cats are beautiful. What is the Beagle book going to be called? What is it about?
…I think it was really great how you saved Honey Boy like that.” Fei
“…I want to thank you for telling us more about Honey Boy and Midnight and thanks again for coming to speak with our class.” Ajna
“Wishing Honey Boy and Midnight good luck and best regards and as for you, Ms. Sybil, wishing you love and hope for your books in the future.” Valentina
“I think it’s a very touching story. I loved how you made me connect with the story. I really want to meet Honey Boy and Midnight.” Elias
“I really like the book and hope that you can write more.” Dylan
“I really like how you explain your story.” Cole
“I like how you use a real life situation to tell a story. You use great detail and pictures in your stories. Honey Boy sounds like a great pet and I’m glad you have him.” Emma
“Unfortunately I was only at your presentation part of the time but your talk inspired me to want to write animal books for children.” Kora
“Why Honey Boy not get along with the Grandmas [kitties]? …I really enjoyed it and how you encourage kids to post stories.” Troy
“I really enjoyed your book, The Honey Boy Story, it totally sounds like you wrote it. I think you’re a great author. ” Liam
“My favorite part of the Honey Boy Story is when the Honey Boy met the black cat. I loved your story.” Sully
“I loved listening to the Honey Boy Story. I think you were so nice to take Honey Boy in.” Rebecca
“Thank you for taking your time and coming [to visit.] I once had a beagle but I can’t tell you his name because his name is Korean and I can’t spell it in English.” Joshua
“It was my first time seeing a person who wrote a real book. I really learned a lot. The book was fun and interesting.” Kevin
“It was fun for you to tell us about Honey Boy. It was fun hearing from you. You also taught me there is always more to learn.” Brandon
“By reading your book, “The Honey Boy Story,” I can tell you are a wonderful writer. I loved how you saved that little kitten and helped the organization, Heads2Tails [Foundation.]” Jay
“I love cats and I also love rabbits, but just a few months ago my rabbit died. I know [it’s] really sad, but guess what? Almost every time he can, my Dad reads Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost poems.” Summer
“I was very anxious to know what happened next. Even though the cat was small, the suspense was big. If I can find the next book about the beagle I’ll be very excited! …The relationship between cats and books = fantastic.” Julia
“My dad was working on a house and this cat got left there. We brought food for it and named it 'Shy-Shy.' Shy-Shy was a girl and when I was at school someone got the cat as a pet…” Lilly
“I really enjoyed how you were telling us about your cats Honey Boy and Midnight. I hope that your new book about the Beagle is going to be a hit!” Steven
“You are the most amazing writer I’ve met! You are so observant and a role model. Your story is so detailed even though it is short. It is a really neat story and I think many people will enjoy it.” Gabrielle
“I really enjoyed how you talked about the true account of the Honey Boy Story (the story and the full thing weren’t [too] different.) Also before you came in, I thought all authors needed a degree of some sort, but you told us otherwise! Julian
“Let me start with saying I love cats! I have two…I really liked the story because it made me feel happy….I was thinking about making a kid’s book about all animals like…Cats, Dogs, Rabbits, Hamsters, Birds, Horses, and Snakes.” Soleil
“I think your book was great and, I can’t wait until the story about the beagle comes out. I think you are very observant, and a good writer. I also think your niece made some good pictures!” Jonathan
“I am so happy I got to meet an author in person. I wish you good luck on your next book about Beagles. I once had a beagle. I loved the Honey Boy Story…I loved your book.” Rachel
“I really liked the idea of the book and I like the topic…I also really like the name of the cat and how you used a true story to write a book. I’d like to know how old your [niece] is and how she made the paintings?…How long did it take you [to write the book?]" Beckham
“I did not attend because I had to go to band. The other students told me you were great.” Atticus
“I really liked your story. I learned a good deal on what I should do to get an idea on a story…I hope you can write another story and come back to share about that one.” Kaitlyn
“You said your next story was about a beagle; you have Honey Boy, so do you have a beagle now?…What was your first pet? When did you start saving animals? I like saving animals too and I think it was a great idea when someone buys a pet at a shelter, then gets a copy of The Honey Boy Story!” Thaddeus
“It was cool that you are a writer, an author and a librarian. It was cool that you make stories out of pets or animals.” Grace
“[The cat]Eddie was brought by someone at work who didn’t want a kitten and they took him. My favorite [cat] Dodger, was on the side of the freeway covered in fleas. They pulled over and took him. Just like your cats. Hope you are doing well. Smiles.” Christina
“I’ll tell you that this is my first time I saw an author that was a woman. I’m very glad you came and I’m kind of interested [to] listen on walks and stuff. Thank you for letting us get that Honey Boy Story.” Isaac
“It was really fun hearing you story. I am excited to hear your Beagle story. Where did you get the idea of the Beagle story anyway? I hope I can go to the library you work at.” Daniel
“Thank you for coming…and sharing your book with the class. Do you only write books? When I was in the third grade I made a collage of my family.” Morgan
“I can’t believe you me Honey Boy ten years ago. I can’t wait to read your next book. I love dogs. I want to go to UCLA too.” Nicole
“Thank you for sharing your Honey Boy Story with us. I enjoyed your photographs of Honey Boy, they were cute. …I love cats that don’t have fleas. I love it when they’re playful and purr. Again, I like Honey Boy Story.” Ayah
“I really like the Honey Boy Story and Midnight. I think that taking Honey Boy home with you was really nice. I am looking forward to your next book about a beagle.” Noel
“Thank you for coming in and sharing your story about the Honey Boy Story, that was really nice of you.” Alfredo
“I love to read! Another thing that struck [me] too was that you’re only half full and that you can always learn more….Thank you for coming in.” Maggie
“Thank you for coming to our class and sharing your story. I really like how you explain your story.” Cale
“I heard that you were great and I heard you like to listen while you go on walks.” Cory
“I heard from the other kids in the class that they liked The Honey Boy Story.” Zac
Other comments:
"Your book is wonderful! I love the story of Honey Boy, and I also love the last page with the "not the end." Your work and dedication to the book shows and I think you should feel so proud. Kudos to Tally, and your niece, as well. Everyone I showed the book to loved Amy's drawings." - Linda L.
"Thanks for the book Sybil I really liked it!" - Jake T.
"The website looks great. I love the cards." - Michelle T.
(Jake & Michelle are son & mom)
“…it arrived today...Thanks. I love the book.” – Karen G.
“I read your book with my first grader niece last night. She loves it and this morning she put the book away and told Honey Boy and Midnight to have a good day!" – Angela D.
“I mailed the book to my granddaughter... I read the book - it was very well done.” – Dr. D.
“I just shipped the book off to North Carolina today to my nieces. I am sure they will love the story, I know I did!” – Monica F.
“Just got your book, very nice story…. Kaitlyn [age 5] kind of liked it too (she's a dog person, that was her only gripe)!” – Ron U. [Dear Kaitlyn, we are writing a dog story now! –Sybil & Tally]
“Hi Sybil and Tally, I received your Honey Boy book from Amazon and it is so charming! I can't believe Amy age 6 did those kitty watercolors! She is a talented young 'un! And the way you read and then look at the sweet photos - they are so animated I was laughing a lot- so adorable! Thanks for being such a pet-animal adoption advocate voice, my kitty says thank you too!” – Lisa B.
“The books just came and I sat down and immediately read mine. What a charming story - I fell in love with Honey Boy on page 1. And I could relate to the two older sister cats [that] did not take well to the addition of a kitten, because my Maine Coon cats - Charlotte and Agatha were just like that. But they got along fine with our beagle. They died at 16 and I didn't get any more pets, since I travel a lot. But I sure still miss them.” – Dot Q.
"Sybil~ The Honey Boy Story is great! When rated by Mani (age 4) it was a 4 read.
One of her highest ratings. That means I read it once and then had to read it 3 more times. She wanted to know why the old lady cats did not like Honey Boy and why Midnight was called Midnight. I love it when books make the kiddies ask probing questions.” – Shalivia S-L.
"Your Mom gave me the book last evening, and I LOVED IT! I shall cherish it and can't wait to read it to my
grandchildren!" –
Carolyn A.
“Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read your wonderful new book, The Honey-Boy Story, last night. You and Tally and Amy have done a terrific job. Honey Boy obviously deserves to have his story told with so much love. I was very moved.” – Jaimie M.