Steve's Poems for Kids
Viewing comments for Chapter 22 "Crazy Critters"A collection of my children's poems
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Comment from mumsyone
This is a cute poem for kids. It has good rhyme and meter, giving it a lyrical lilt. I like the twist at the end. Good job. It should do well in the contest.
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This is a cute poem for kids. It has good rhyme and meter, giving it a lyrical lilt. I like the twist at the end. Good job. It should do well in the contest.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thank you - glad you enjoyed.
Comment from skye
Well, don't read this to me at night... it is so cute, it just jumps off the page, and the critters come to life. Very well written, clever, engaging, and filled with magical moments.
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Well, don't read this to me at night... it is so cute, it just jumps off the page, and the critters come to life. Very well written, clever, engaging, and filled with magical moments.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thanks for the lovely review - glad you enjoyed the critters - better check under the bed...
Comment from daymanrayne
Something I would hear it from Nanny MCphee but it was a cool poem. I would like to hear more of that style in the future and rock on with this
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Something I would hear it from Nanny MCphee but it was a cool poem. I would like to hear more of that style in the future and rock on with this
Comment Written 10-May-2011
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Thanks for the positive review.
Comment from fairydancer
Ha ha! That last stanza was clever (although also slightly creepy!)
This is a great entry to this contest - the rhythm and rhyme is terriffic, and all the wonderful names for the critters.
Very well done, good luck - Cally :)
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Ha ha! That last stanza was clever (although also slightly creepy!)
This is a great entry to this contest - the rhythm and rhyme is terriffic, and all the wonderful names for the critters.
Very well done, good luck - Cally :)
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Kids love creepy - well that's my belief.
Thanks.
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Ha ha! Yes they do! :)
Comment from words
Got a giggle out of this one ... and loved your author's note ... they were another hoot.
Found the alliteration and rhyme delightful.
Good luck in the contest.
You have written a charming children's verse.
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Got a giggle out of this one ... and loved your author's note ... they were another hoot.
Found the alliteration and rhyme delightful.
Good luck in the contest.
You have written a charming children's verse.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thank you for your kind words and best wishes.
Comment from bhogg
What a cute read! I wish my grandchildren lived closer. Definitely the sort of thing I would love to read out loud to them. Best of luck in your contest. Regards, Bill
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What a cute read! I wish my grandchildren lived closer. Definitely the sort of thing I would love to read out loud to them. Best of luck in your contest. Regards, Bill
Comment Written 10-May-2011
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Thank you - I may have to wait a while before reading this to my only grand-child (she's 3) - perhaps I'll have a bookful by then...
Comment from rawahymis
Very well done! I like it all the more because of the factual background of your 'critters'. All around us, at home or otherwise, our material world is covered with tiny little invisible microbes: virus, bacteria, etc.
These little critters are part of our life, some essential to our survival and others quite harmful.
Here the poet describes in 'babbly', childish tones the whereabouts of these critters, giving them fancy, mouth filling names, probably the more to enhance the interest of children and arouse their curiosity.
It is a bit frightening, but kids are kids, and they'll probably just see the funny side, more like we did when we first read 'Alice in..', 'Gulliver..', etc.
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Very well done! I like it all the more because of the factual background of your 'critters'. All around us, at home or otherwise, our material world is covered with tiny little invisible microbes: virus, bacteria, etc.
These little critters are part of our life, some essential to our survival and others quite harmful.
Here the poet describes in 'babbly', childish tones the whereabouts of these critters, giving them fancy, mouth filling names, probably the more to enhance the interest of children and arouse their curiosity.
It is a bit frightening, but kids are kids, and they'll probably just see the funny side, more like we did when we first read 'Alice in..', 'Gulliver..', etc.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
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Thanks for the kind review - Yes, I believe kids love a bit of scary...
Comment from Laurie Clayton
An absolute gem of a poem...
well written, entertaining, free flowing
with a sense of spooky fun!
A lot of children will love this.
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An absolute gem of a poem...
well written, entertaining, free flowing
with a sense of spooky fun!
A lot of children will love this.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thanks for the kind review and all the stars - Yes, I believe kids love a bit of scary...
Comment from onceinabluemoon
Your rhyming and meter are great, and it's certainly an imaginative poem. Personally, I'd never read it to my child ... the message of sharing a secret and keeping it from mom & dad is oh so dangerous. Shows a lot of creativity.
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Your rhyming and meter are great, and it's certainly an imaginative poem. Personally, I'd never read it to my child ... the message of sharing a secret and keeping it from mom & dad is oh so dangerous. Shows a lot of creativity.
This rating does not count towards story rating or author rank.
The highest and the lowest rating are not included in calculations.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
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Thanks for the review - I really believe that kids soon learn not to take 'fiction' literally - especially when they're guided - and you will notice these ones come to a sticky end!
Comment from Espresso momma
Listen, chldren, if you dare, (children)
I love this mass array of funny laughable words you have compiled for children's reading. What a great job. They will love it too. Thank you for sharing.
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Listen, chldren, if you dare, (children)
I love this mass array of funny laughable words you have compiled for children's reading. What a great job. They will love it too. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 10-May-2011
reply by the author on 10-May-2011
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Thank you for the review and the Spag spot.