Comment from alf collier

Excellent

Bravo!!! I am loving each chapter of your book!!! One of the things that I wonder about, is whether you write to the pictures, or whether you write, then seek a picture, but whichever, the combinations are spot on!! My friend, this is another great write!!
Sorry I have been absent...catching up now!!

 Comment Written 01-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 02-Jun-2017

OK, you are now pretty much caught up. I write and then my friend Lynn, the illustrator goes to work. This is her favorite poem so I think she went all out on this one. Thanks for spending time with my kids. - Wendy

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

I love these poem my friend they reflect how talented as a poet ,you truly are very,they are creative and amusing with good rhyming and beautiful colourful presentation regards Jill

 Comment Written 30-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Thank you, sweet Jill. I think we have a mutual admiration society going here. I thank you for spending time with my kids and letting me know what you think. - Wendy

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

Loved it tremendously, it just flowed with speed and light and lively. Loved the rhyme and i can picture hiim just swinging away and singing. I can picture my grandson doing this

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Thanks Barb. It is one of my favorites too. My sibs and I used to sing on the swings in the park and that was the genesis for this little piece. - Wendy

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

This is a really cute story in this poem, Wendy, and another great chapter for your book.

"As boy and song flew through the air
most everyone would stop and stare" ... I love the image you've created here.

Once again the artwork and poem pair perfectly together. I enjoyed reading your poem. Well done! ~ ~ Connie

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Thanks Connie. I am getting close now and can't wait to put it all together. I appreciate your pointing out a favorite. - Wendy

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

I guess I could say that they are all my favorite chapters, but now this one is really my favorite. Image is adorable and I loved the rhyming and alliteration. Great job. Marilyn

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Thanks for the R & R Marilyn. Not saying we stopped any park traffic, but my sibs and I used to sing on the swings at the park ant that prompted this one. - Wendy

Comment from Phyllis Stewart

Excellent

Another winner, Wendy. And Lynn has done such a terrific job on this picture. You are so lucky to have her to illustrate your book. I love how she painted his face! :)

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

I am so lucky to have her doing this. She has two to go and I can't wait to see them. Then . . . - Wendy

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

That was a lovely poem of the letter S for your children's ABC book, Wendy. I loved his name, and that his singing made everyone, birds, dogs and even the kites stop and listen. Really sweet poem. :) Sandra x

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 30-May-2017

Thanks so much Sandra for you continued enthusiasm. It does help me keep writing. Only a few more to tweak and a couple of pictures from Lynn and I will be ready to dive into the real world with them. The input from all of you has been wonderful. - Wendy

Comment from strandregs

Excellent

very nice , but i felt I was missing something .
I thought would bark didnt' sound right although its ok English.
I would like some assonance if that means woof woof.
and more alliteration.
from a childrens book.
I might be asking too much,
but thought i'd say so anyway.
with love:-))Z.

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 29-May-2017

Thanks for the peek and the love. - Wendy

Comment from Pearl Edwards

Excellent

I love this swinging, singing Sven from Sweden, it is a really happy read, leaves me with a smile and I'm sure the kids will enjoy this chapter as Sven flies through the air. Nicely done Wendy,
cheers,
valda

 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 29-May-2017

More smiles, hooray! - Wendy

Comment from dragonpoet

Excellent

This is a wonderful alliterative and fun poem about a boy who could sing and swing at the same second. He must of had an award winning voice if birds stopped singing
when he sang.

Keep writing

dragonpoet

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 Comment Written 29-May-2017

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reply by the author on 29-May-2017

Thanks for the read and review. I wrote this about my brother, sister and I who used to swing at the park and sing. Don't think we silenced any birds, but the ants were known to march happily in perfect step to the rhythm. - Wendy

reply by dragonpoet on 29-May-2017

Swinging was always fun. Though I never sang while on the swings. I'd like to see those ants marching to your tune.

Joan