Comment from judester

Exceptional

This is just wonderful. I think the parents would find it enthralling too. It just flows seamlessly as you meet and fall in love with that little kingdom, their fun lives and adventures. I like the line where they were --"holding a meeting" very cute. I think this would make a fantastic, timeless book for kids. Are you planning to publish? Bravo, this was a whimsical read that would never get old, cheers, judester

 Comment Written 06-Nov-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Nov-2016

Thanks, Jude.

I always try to slip in a couple of extra little jokes just for the parents who may end up reading the story to their little ones.

Steve

Comment from Misty Dawn

Excellent

I absolutely love this story! The rhythm and the ease of understanding is enjoyable. I'm not easily amused but this author has been a great joy.

 Comment Written 29-May-2016

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reply by the author on 31-May-2016

Misty, thanks for the appreciation of my fun-filled little piece.

Steve

reply by Misty Dawn on 31-May-2016

Your so welcome

Comment from dragonpoet

Exceptional

A well told children's story of "How to Tame Your Dragon." I like the choise of rhymes and made up words for some of the rhymes. You use a lot of alliteration and consonance and some good metaphors. It is long but very fast reading.

Congratulations for placing in the contest.

dragonpoet

 Comment Written 27-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thanks for the kind words and the six stars. Of course, you are going to like this poem...

Steve

reply by dragonpoet on 29-May-2016

You're welcome. Is it because of my screen name that you think I would like this poem.

Joan

Comment from evesayshi

Excellent

What a wonderful story in a poem - the children will absolutely love it, and their parents will enjoy the read and its smooth, lyrical rhyme and meter - stories and poems about dragons are always popular - congratulations...

 Comment Written 27-May-2016

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reply by the author on 29-May-2016

Thanks for the great review.

Steve

reply by evesayshi on 29-May-2016

You are very welcome, Steve - my pleasure...

Comment from MissMerri

Excellent

This is such a clever little story, Steve! It is very visual, which makes it an ideal tale to read aloud to young children. The story is cute and beautifully written with language that appreciates the intelligence of children and their ability to understand new words in context. It is a tale adults can enjoy and appreciate as well. You should definitely publish these clever stories. I loved this one.

 Comment Written 26-May-2016

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reply by the author on 26-May-2016

Thanks, Adonna.

I am getting lots of encouragement to get these published. I did try last year, but only with one publisher... Time to try again, perhaps when the series is finished off. I'm thinking a glittering royal wedding would be the way to go!

Steve

Comment from Winslow

Excellent

Dear Kiwist,

How to keep the dragon happy. For if he awakes and goes on a terror people will surely depart and scatter. Excellent rhyming in this fun poem, and the dragon ends it all by belching out loud.

Warm regards,

Winslow

 Comment Written 25-May-2016

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reply by the author on 26-May-2016

Thanks, Winslow.

Steve

Comment from Susanjohn

Exceptional

OMG I want dragon Surprise!!!! yummy...I love these stories...I mean LOVE them!!!!! Are you a published author?? ( sorry, new here...don't know) But really!! Kids love this stuff...I don't know what else to say...I have to read it again!

 Comment Written 25-May-2016

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reply by the author on 25-May-2016

Thanks, Susan. I appreciate the enthusiastic response.

No, not really published, although a few poems have appeared here and there. Actually, I am relatively new to the writing game. I would like to get the Gobbedegooks poems published one day. I have quite a clear vision of a series of picture books with quirky and detailed illustrations. I have submitted some of them to a publisher, but they were rejected. Maybe I'll try again before too long.

I am very glad you're enjoying them.

Steve

reply by Susanjohn on 25-May-2016

keep trying..I want a set at my tutoring center!

reply by Susanjohn on 25-May-2016

and rejected! What do they know lol..I know kids, they would love them!

Comment from F. Wehr3

Excellent

I enjoyed this children's poem. Being a fantasy guy, I can't pass up a tale about dragons. I thought your rhyming quatrains were well done. A very entertaining piece.

Take care,
Russell

 Comment Written 25-May-2016

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reply by the author on 25-May-2016

Thanks, Russell - probably not the kind of fantasy you're used to, or the kind of dragon!

Steve

Comment from Eric1

Exceptional

Hi Steve, without a shadow of a doubt the very best story in a poem I have reviewed since the contest began.
Your writing is truly wonderful with an exceptional rhythm and flow, the rhyming is brilliant and unforced, surely the winner of this difficult competition.

 Comment Written 25-May-2016

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reply by the author on 25-May-2016

Eric, thank you for your very kind comments and the six stars. As for being a winner, I've thought I had a winning entry several times this year, but no luck so far...

Steve

Comment from misscookie

Excellent

I fell in love with the artwork
You captured my attention from the first line to the last
Your poem and artworks a perfect match
Thank you for sharing this delightful poem... This should be in a children book with poem
Cookie

 Comment Written 25-May-2016

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reply by the author on 25-May-2016

Thank you, Miss Cookie. I would like to make these poems into a children's picture book one day.

Steve

reply by misscookie on 25-May-2016

You're very welcome. start today tommorw might be to late.
Cookie