Comment from Elizabeth Emerald

Excellent

OUCH! Sorry about your tooth. This is another charming installment in the saga--clever touches of whimsy. Are you going to make this a coloring book?

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021

Thanks so much, Liz, for another lovely review. Yes, my dentist needs to go back to dentistry classes! My face is still bruised around my cheek and chin.
Yes, this will be a colouring book like the one I wrote of Scout and the unicorn. It seems to be doing well. I'm actually colouring one of them myself!!! Such a sad person, aren't I??? Lol. Warm hugs, my friend. :))

Comment from DeboraDyess

Excellent

Sooooo CUTE! I still want to do the illustrations. Have you emailed yet?
I love the shark-submarine image and that reference in the story!
Oh, and congrats on the second place for the month! That's totally deserved and wonderful. :)
Blessings and no corrections,
Debs

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 07-Sep-2021

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSS PLEASE!!!!! I am struggling to find the pictures. I don't know what happened, but I can't find that message you sent me with your email in it. I copied and pasted it to my docs. but it's been kidnapped!! I've got into this story so much and see such wonderful illustrations in my head that I can't do. Especially the two kids in the mouth of a whale and a pics how I've got them to do the job. (coming next, the final chapter) But I also know you are busy with work, so I hate to ask.

Thanks, dear Debs for another lovely review, and for the congrats! You always boost my confidence up to the moon. Love and hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxxx

reply by DeboraDyess on 08-Sep-2021

First of all, you didn't ask. I offered. So that argument's out. :)
I'll put that article up tomorrow or the next day. Spent to ay filming the video for our kids at church and working on sets of illustrations... One for me and one for my client. If she approves my drafts, I can get hers done pretty quickly.
Here's my email. Don't let it get kidnapped! Guard it with your ... er ... Guards. lol
debsfiction2@yahoo.com
Blessings, my friend, and hugs.
Debs

Comment from Mary Shifman

Excellent

I was delighted to see another portion of this wonderful poem. Is this just going to your friend or are you considering publishing it for a wider audience? I really think you should. I'm sure it would be a hit. It is so well done. I see no needed corrections.

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

Thank you, Mary! What a lovely review. Yes it will be published, I've been asked by so many on here who have grandchildren. There will also be complete pages of pictures to colour in of the same theme. I wrote one recently and it was well received. Thanks, my friend, your words are so encouraging. Warm hug, Sandra xx

Comment from royowen

Excellent

This is a most wonderful story Sandra, where can I buy one my friend? For my four year old grandson, who can't read yet, but likes books, he'll like this one. A fabulous read my friend, an excellent "tail" just love the characters, well done, Sandra, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

Aw, thank you, Roy. I have one more part to write, The Big Pull! lol. And then I'll be putting it together with some drawings for the children to colour in after they have read the story. Or, as they read each part. The coloured pictures will also be there between the two stanzes, but I have to sort a few of those out.
You've really made my day, my friend, with this lovely review. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. When it's published I'll let you all know. Much love and hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by royowen on 06-Sep-2021

That?s the great idea, let the kids colour in Sandra.

reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

Thank you, my friend. xxxx

Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hello Sandra,
Another fun-filled poem continuing the wonderful story
of Poppy and Odi. Meter as smooth as a dolphin's back
and rhymes one can hear even under water.
I'd be scared of the orca sneaking up on me too.
Great picture to march. Children should love it.
Well done.
Best wishes.
Robert

PS You start two stanzas in a row with 'Now"
I'd change to second one to 'So.'

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

I liked that picture, too, lol. Thank you so much for another of your wonderful review, my friend, and the golden sixth star. One more (extra long) part, and hopefully, we will have a happy whale! I'm so pleased you enjoyed this part. Thanks, my frind. :))

I've changed that second 'now' to 'so', Robert, thank you so much for pointing that out, and your suggestion. Warm hugs, dear friend.:) Sandra xxx

Comment from Gert sherwood

Excellent

Poppy and Odi's Mission 3
sandramitchell it was fun reading about the shark with its tooth. The drawings in you book are amazing, which makes your book stand out.
I'm sorry to read that you, yourself has an ailing tooth.
Gert

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

Thank you so much, dear Gert! What a lovely review. I'm delighted you liked this part. The final part next week. Will the children be able to pull out the whales tooth?? We shall see. Warm hugs, my dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by Gert sherwood on 06-Sep-2021

sandramitchell, you are most welcome
Gert

Comment from JennStar

Exceptional

Another great addition... I am loving this poem,story. It is one of those times I could see my self reading it with my nephews. The poems flow is great. Favorite verse
"Both kids were spooked;
this shark was VAST!--
a submarine
just floating past!"

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

When I found that fabulous picture of a whale submarine, I had to write a stanza to bring it in. I'm so glad you like the verse. Thank you so much for this wonderful review,Jenn, and the golden sixth star. I really appreciate both. Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Ulla

Exceptional

Awe, this is just too cute, Sandra. I absolutely love this story within a poem. So this is where your inspiration came from. I did actually know, but don't tell anyone.
I'm so sorry you're not feeling well. Nothing worse but a bad tooth and then a bad experience with having it pulled. I hope you're better soon. It was a great chapter. Ulla xxxx

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

Bless your heart, thank you, Ulla, for this lovely review and the sixth star. That is so kind of you. The last part will be coming on Sunday, hopefully, I'm hoping the ending will be enjoyed. And I hope Poppy and Odi like it! Love and hugs, dear friend. :))Sandra xxx

Comment from robyn corum

Excellent

Sandra,

hahahahaha What a fun portion - the shark gave ME a start, too. hahaha

This is gonna please a lot of kids. Thanks for sharing and good luck. So sorry about the tooth. Those are no fun!

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

Thank you, dear Robyn! I'm so pleased you liked this part. I know kids like scary pictures and I think that one is scary enough!! Lol.

Tooth is feeling better, well, the tooth has gone, it's how he left my gums and face. You should have seen the bruise! I'm Poppy and Odi won't be as rough with the whale. Hmm, well, not quite as bad! Lol.

Warm hugs, dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Exceptional

Oh my goodness, this took some doing, Sandra. You are really something gal. I was wondering what happened to you. I noticed the fact you were missing. I have a broken tooth too. The entire tooth that supported my bridge. I dread getting that one dug out. Great job here. Nancy:)

 Comment Written 06-Sep-2021

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reply by the author on 06-Sep-2021

Aw, that's so nice that you noticed I wasn't here yesterday! It's nice to know someone missed me!! Lol. It was so painful, but funnily enough, (or not) the pain was worse for a few days after. He wasn't the gentlest of dentists and he won't be touching my teeth again!!
Thank you so much for the golden star, Nancy, you are such a good friend. Thank you. Love you lots, dear friend. :)) Sandra xxx