Just Like Me From Aa to Zz
Viewing comments for Chapter 26 "Zachariah Zumbi (Zaire)"Poetry for Children
17 total reviews
Comment from alf collier
This is just fantastic!! Never misses a beat, has a great story line and is just so kiddi-like!!! Love this to bits!!!! Think you have taken Dr Seuss on for this poem!!! Heaps of congrats!! I now have a bar level for you!!!
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
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This is just fantastic!! Never misses a beat, has a great story line and is just so kiddi-like!!! Love this to bits!!!! Think you have taken Dr Seuss on for this poem!!! Heaps of congrats!! I now have a bar level for you!!!
Comment Written 10-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 10-Apr-2017
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Thanks for taking a peek at my little guy who, strangely enough, is short on ZZZZZ's. I have perhaps the most fun when I am writing these for the little ones. They will be popping up over the month as I wander around the Alphabet with them. I do appreciate that sixth and so assume that this little guy is read to pop into the other book at the end of NaPoMo.- Wendy
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Indeed yes!!!
Comment from Dawn Munro
Aaaahahahaha!!! OMG, it is such a joy to read your work, my friend - always! Children will just adore this poem. In fact, I am enchanted - sixty-five years old and I would gobble up every children's poem you write. LOL. I want this book when it's done, you hear?
Once again you've caught me unable to rate this properly though - gosh, I hate the measly allotment of sixes. :((
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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Aaaahahahaha!!! OMG, it is such a joy to read your work, my friend - always! Children will just adore this poem. In fact, I am enchanted - sixty-five years old and I would gobble up every children's poem you write. LOL. I want this book when it's done, you hear?
Once again you've caught me unable to rate this properly though - gosh, I hate the measly allotment of sixes. :((
Comment Written 08-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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thanks Dawn, Two down and 24 to go. I will be posting the whole book when it is finished, then . . .
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NO! I want the PUBLISHED one. Seriously!
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As soon as all the pieces and parts are together it'll be headed to Amazon, you can be sure. I'll probably let a few people know when that happens ; )
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Excellent!
Comment from ~Dovey
Hi Wendy,
What a perfect illustration for your children's poem. This is a delightful read and reminds me of my eight year old great nephew, Josh. Clean rooms are apparently overrated lol This bed full of toys and fun rhymes are a child's delight (and this former child's, too.) It is a great addition for your book.
Kim
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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Hi Wendy,
What a perfect illustration for your children's poem. This is a delightful read and reminds me of my eight year old great nephew, Josh. Clean rooms are apparently overrated lol This bed full of toys and fun rhymes are a child's delight (and this former child's, too.) It is a great addition for your book.
Kim
Comment Written 08-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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Thanks Kim, I am plowing through the alphabet. Have lots of names chosen and scenarios and several actually have a quatrain or two, but I plan on getting it done by the end of the month. Appreciate the R & R.
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It looks like you've found a great illustrator, too. So important for children's books.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Great Z write to finish off your children's book Wendy, I loved this one it had me smiling right from the first line.
Great rhyming and it flows easily, well done
cheers
valda
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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Great Z write to finish off your children's book Wendy, I loved this one it had me smiling right from the first line.
Great rhyming and it flows easily, well done
cheers
valda
Comment Written 08-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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Thanks valda, Just got finished reading and reviewing your trashy little piece. Mutual admiration society meeting adjourned! - Wendy
Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca
A very fun piece that made me smile. The writing was exceptional and the story of Zacharian Zumbi is a wonderful end to a different collection of characters. Nicely done
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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A very fun piece that made me smile. The writing was exceptional and the story of Zacharian Zumbi is a wonderful end to a different collection of characters. Nicely done
Comment Written 07-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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Thanks Barb. The book is coming together, name by name, and my artist is all in and chomping at the bit. I hope to have a few more of these ready for the reveal during NaPoMo. - Wendy
Comment from BeasPeas
What a nice poem. Amusing, worded well for your children's book. The first four lines and last two are especially sweet. They remind me of my doggies taking up a good portion of my own bed while I'm all scrunched up. Artwork is well done, too. Marilyn
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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What a nice poem. Amusing, worded well for your children's book. The first four lines and last two are especially sweet. They remind me of my doggies taking up a good portion of my own bed while I'm all scrunched up. Artwork is well done, too. Marilyn
Comment Written 07-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2017
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Hi Marilyn, I only have one small dog and he can manage to maneuver me to the edge and folded like a pretzel. I can't imagine more than one. Thanks for taking the time to R & R. - Wendy
Comment from CD Richards
What a fun piece, and the picture you've chosen compliments it perfectly. I have the same problem with falling out of bed (or at least being in grave fear of doing so), but in my case the culprit is dogs, not toys. I like the rhyme scheme - it works really well. Great work, thanks for sharing. Craig
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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What a fun piece, and the picture you've chosen compliments it perfectly. I have the same problem with falling out of bed (or at least being in grave fear of doing so), but in my case the culprit is dogs, not toys. I like the rhyme scheme - it works really well. Great work, thanks for sharing. Craig
Comment Written 07-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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Thanks Craig, the picture is actually one done for this poem. I tell Lynn what I am thinking for the piece and she starts it. She completes her picture when I finish a rough draft - hence some differences in the illustration. Then I decide on the form and format, finish the poem and put them together. Quick, down and dirty and lots of fun. I appreciate the R & R.
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Wow - that's a great idea. I often have a poem, but can't find the picture I really want (or it's not usable for copyright reasons). What you've described certainly gets around that problem.
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I would say that most of her pictures are good. But Lynn is an artist, not an illustrator and the difference is the same as the difference between a concert pianist and an accompaniest. The accompaniest must follow the singer. Make sure you find someone who understands that and doesn't just paint what they see, it must be what you want the readers to see. Just a hint. Good luck. - Wendy
Comment from Rlegel99
Well written poem about a boy and his many toys. The artwork works well with this piece of poetry. Enjoying these pages from your book. Guess they appeal to the child in me.
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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Well written poem about a boy and his many toys. The artwork works well with this piece of poetry. Enjoying these pages from your book. Guess they appeal to the child in me.
Comment Written 07-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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Since my target market is children and former children, I am thrilled at your response. Thanks for te R & R. - Wendy
Comment from Kerry Foley
Terrific poem on Zachariah, Couldn't wait to get to Z huh? LOL This is truly
Fantastic. It's fun, carefree, and full of life. Great job. ~Kerry~
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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Terrific poem on Zachariah, Couldn't wait to get to Z huh? LOL This is truly
Fantastic. It's fun, carefree, and full of life. Great job. ~Kerry~
Comment Written 07-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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I go where the brain drives me. Some days C is just not inspiring. Don't even get me started on N and L. Glad you liked. I am having fun with these. Once I come up with a name, nationality and situation, they come pretty fast. Thanks for the R & R. - Wendy
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lol, I did, you are welcome
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
Wendy, Wow!!! What a fabulous children's poem this is. It is fun and cute, and just the sort of thing that would tickle a tot's fancy, as well as any adult's who reads it to their child. I loved it!
This is worth a 6+ for sure! Wish I had a sixer left for this very deserving write. I can't say enough good things about your write. I loved every line. As kids, on a whole, have waaaay too many toys these days, I can see how every kid would relate well to this write, as they have toys coming out of their ears. It's a very funny thought to think that a child would need every toy with him/her in bed at night in order to get to sleep. Great picture too by the way. :)
This is a brilliant write, Wendy!
Connie
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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Wendy, Wow!!! What a fabulous children's poem this is. It is fun and cute, and just the sort of thing that would tickle a tot's fancy, as well as any adult's who reads it to their child. I loved it!
This is worth a 6+ for sure! Wish I had a sixer left for this very deserving write. I can't say enough good things about your write. I loved every line. As kids, on a whole, have waaaay too many toys these days, I can see how every kid would relate well to this write, as they have toys coming out of their ears. It's a very funny thought to think that a child would need every toy with him/her in bed at night in order to get to sleep. Great picture too by the way. :)
This is a brilliant write, Wendy!
Connie
Comment Written 07-Apr-2017
reply by the author on 07-Apr-2017
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Thanks Connie. I read the first draft of it to my grandson - 6 - last night and he giggled all the way through as he recognzed his own toys and propensity to fill his bed to overflowing with them. I'm glad you liked it and appreciate the wished for sixth. - Wendy