Comment from Pantygynt

Excellent

I must be one of the oldest children around but I loved it. As well as tripping beautifully of my ancient tongue this reminded me me of a holiday in Corfu about thirty years ago. In a restaurant by the harbour the proprietor told me to come back later that evening as it was a special saint's day. When I asked him what was to happen he merely replied, "We eata lotta goat!"

We did.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks for the fun review! I have had a good time writing these Alphabet Kids, but I am still glad to finally have a full set with which to find a publisher. Love "lotta goat.''

Comment from Mustang Patty

Excellent

this is lovely. I had to laugh when I saw the picture - my daughter used to place olives on all of her fingers at every family dinner where they graced the table. It was so cute - and I have a picture very similar to the one you used.

Thank you for sharing this book - I've enjoyed it tremendously,

~patty~

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks so much Patty. I think that the olives/fingers thing is a universal. That's why I chose Greece and little Umay for the book. Glad to offer up a laugh for you. - Wendy

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Cute poem and I guess you'll soon have a painting too. I think I'll have a look at that book. Kids love alphabet books. You could have a big seller here! :)

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks for the encouragement, Phyllis. I am doing a bit of stewing myself over how to approach this, self publish vs sending it out to every publisher I can find and wait for the rejection slips or acceptance. Still in the middle of the due diligence on that, but no more excuses that it isn't finished yet. - Wendy

reply by Phyllis Stewart on 27-Jun-2017

This book is definitely good enough to be picked up by a publisher. The pictures will grab their attention and then the poems will blow them away. You really should try. There are lots of kids' book publishers. :)

Comment from Kerry Foley

Excellent

Wow, you made me hungry, I love Souvlaki and both those sauces. ow-Yum, lol Its so funny, when I was a little girl, I filled my fingertips with olives too, lol
Great poem, my friend. ~Kerry

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Hi Kerry, thanks for taking the time to R & R little Umay. I have made plans to do the Greek today. Each time I proofed it I got hungrier. I think the olives on fingers is universal. - Wendy

reply by Kerry Foley on 28-Jun-2017

Your very welcome, Wendy. :)))

Comment from frierajac

Excellent

I love your poem and would love to read the rest of your book. This could be any little girl in Calif. although I really relate to the Greek side as well, having lived in
Lindos,Rhodos Is. and married to a Greek American.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks for another read and review of my work. I really think the olives on fingers thing is universal. That's why I chose it for one of my Alphabet Kids. I am glad you liked it. - Wendy

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

It cant be done, I got to review, I think I missed some. Very nicely done adding the Greek to the whole making it whole.lol Love the flow and the excellent rhyme

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks for the enthusiasm, Barb. I now have to face the dreaded publishing stuff. I am still researching and deciding, but all the kind reviews keep my courage up. - Wendy

Comment from Thomas Bowling

Excellent

Everyone loves olives, but the bitterest thing you'll ever taste is an unprocessed olive. They will definitely bring out your gag reflex. When my daughter was young, she loved green olives. She called them picklees.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks for the review Tom. I think the olives on the fingers is a universal kid thing, so that's why I wrote the poem around it. I am a green fan too, so tell your daughter she is in good company and I love that she made up a special name for them. - Wendy

Comment from Mitchell Brontė

Excellent

What a lovely child's poem this was, it flowed beautifully with lovely rhythm and wonderful rhymes throughout.
I particularly enjoyed the humour you brought to this excellent write.
Mitchell.

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thank you for the kind review Mitchell. I have had a great deal of fun, playing with these Alphabet Kids. I am glad that Umay and I could make you smile. - Wendy

Comment from Jacqueline M Franklin

Excellent

Hi, Wendy

= This is too cute. Love the pix.
= You must have been posting this while I was off-site.
= Congrats on finishing the book--good job.

<> A Smile Is A Frown Turned Upside-down (*>*)
<> Cheers <> Jax / Jackie

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks for the review, Ms. J. I am glad it could bring you a smile.- Wendy

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

haha. sol (snort out loud)! this is such a sweetheart of a poem dear wendy! it is clever and cute and appeals to adults as well as children.
thank you for sharing!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 26-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 27-Jun-2017

Thanks Rebekka. I am finally finished playing with these Alphabet Kids and ready to move to the next level. Wish me luck. - Wendy