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Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
Love it, they flow read like a song and the rhyme is fun to read. Nicely done as an addition to the A-Z. Loved the purple pickle trees. Adds lots of color
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Love it, they flow read like a song and the rhyme is fun to read. Nicely done as an addition to the A-Z. Loved the purple pickle trees. Adds lots of color
Comment Written 16-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Thank you Barb. I realized that a few of my ideas got left in the notes by the artist, like the ginger giraffe instead of hot pink and the polka dot pig that I dropped the ball on, but after the month is passed I will go back and add a thing or two. Glad you liked this version though and I will add to rather than subtract.
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
This is a great children's poem, Wendy. Very imaginative with "small hot pink giraffes", "silly square soccer balls" (great alliteration!), "lemons that dance", "bright purple pickle trees" ... can you tell which is my favorite stanza of this delightful poem? :) "Sometimes, he'll just sketch as his mind takes a walk" ... love this line as it encourages children to feel free to imagine.
Well written and presented with a perfect pairing of complementary artwork! A great children's poem, Wendy! Happy Easter!
Connie
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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This is a great children's poem, Wendy. Very imaginative with "small hot pink giraffes", "silly square soccer balls" (great alliteration!), "lemons that dance", "bright purple pickle trees" ... can you tell which is my favorite stanza of this delightful poem? :) "Sometimes, he'll just sketch as his mind takes a walk" ... love this line as it encourages children to feel free to imagine.
Well written and presented with a perfect pairing of complementary artwork! A great children's poem, Wendy! Happy Easter!
Connie
Comment Written 16-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Thanks for the review Connie. I appreciate the listing of the things that sang to you. It helps me when I go back and polish these guys ( after NaPoMo) - Wendy
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LOL ... after NaPoMo is right! It's hard to keep up with it all. :)
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I am barely treading water and do have to pass over reviewing anything that is not NaPoMo since tempus fugit. - Wendy
Comment from tfawcus
This is the first one of the series that I have read. It has a zany quality that, together with the delightful alliteration and solid rhythm makes it a pleasure to read the poem aloud. What I really like about it is the way it puts the emphasis on art as self-expression - something that young children are rather good at but which seems to shrivel a little as they grow older with formal instruction, until that tragic time when they say to themselves and to the world at large, "I can't do art."
There is something immensely satisfying about the swirling sibilance and panache of "and storm waves to sculpt with his swift putty knife" - poetry in motion!
Do please add these six stars to Hidalgo's charcoal sketch, if he can find a place for them.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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This is the first one of the series that I have read. It has a zany quality that, together with the delightful alliteration and solid rhythm makes it a pleasure to read the poem aloud. What I really like about it is the way it puts the emphasis on art as self-expression - something that young children are rather good at but which seems to shrivel a little as they grow older with formal instruction, until that tragic time when they say to themselves and to the world at large, "I can't do art."
There is something immensely satisfying about the swirling sibilance and panache of "and storm waves to sculpt with his swift putty knife" - poetry in motion!
Do please add these six stars to Hidalgo's charcoal sketch, if he can find a place for them.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Thank you Tony for the thoughtful review. I agree that art gets stifled in kids as they try to conform to rules and color inside the lines. I remember overhearing my father talking with my then four-year-old daughter about her drawing. He said, "Honey, the sun isn't purple." And she responded, "Mine is, grandpa." That memory and my grandson's newly found love of art were the inspiration for this. - Wendy
Comment from Thomas Bowling
An excellent children's poem. This would be a very good addition to a book. Maybe you should write one. Children's books sell very well.
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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An excellent children's poem. This would be a very good addition to a book. Maybe you should write one. Children's books sell very well.
Comment Written 16-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Maybe I should. I'll get back to you on that one. Meanwhile, while I ponder, I am working on Nn. Thanks for the review. - Wendy
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A very well- written poem about a great artist Hidalgo Hernandez with his magic hands he can draw anything and paint in wonderful colors and use all kinds of shapes to make his artwork perfect.
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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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A very well- written poem about a great artist Hidalgo Hernandez with his magic hands he can draw anything and paint in wonderful colors and use all kinds of shapes to make his artwork perfect.
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Comment Written 16-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 17-Apr-2017
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Thanks for the R & R. Now if Hidalgo could only grow up, still using his childish non-conformity the art world would be better off. - Wendy
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
Wendy,
I enjoyed your story poem about this fun artist. You have pictured him a bit eccentric just as many artists are in real life. Your use of the words to describe the many items he paints is great. Kids like to read about imaginary 'things.'. I know this isn't just for kids. I enjoyed it & I am not a kid. This fun write will give those kids who are 'different' a way to see that they are ok being that way.
I really like that you did not rhyme life with strife but knife.
What is the significance of the symbol at the end of each line?
Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017
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Wendy,
I enjoyed your story poem about this fun artist. You have pictured him a bit eccentric just as many artists are in real life. Your use of the words to describe the many items he paints is great. Kids like to read about imaginary 'things.'. I know this isn't just for kids. I enjoyed it & I am not a kid. This fun write will give those kids who are 'different' a way to see that they are ok being that way.
I really like that you did not rhyme life with strife but knife.
What is the significance of the symbol at the end of each line?
Good job & thanks for sharing. Jan
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Comment Written 16-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 16-Apr-2017
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Thanks for the read and review and for letting me know that the phantom formatting showed up again. From time to time, when I cut and paste from word, the formatting marks show up on the piece. Not on my screen, but for others. I have gone back in and retyped the whole thing on the site which should take care of it. I appreciate the thorough review and the reasons why you enjoyed. - Wendy
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those pesky symbols are history now
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Thanks for letting me know. How rude, to show up uninvited!
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I have posted before & all looks fine to me. Then a reviewer says that it is awful & lowers their rating. I would rather someone told me so I could fix it first.