Comment from nartoonla

Excellent

Hi, It is just delightful and flows every so nicely..Loved and know may young child will . As been a pre school teacher for many years. That is a hit! Well done! Keep on them coming..Regards nartoonla

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2017

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017

Thank you. Wow. It's been a while since I posted a Wally story. There are several of them. As a pre-school teacher, your opinion means a lot.

reply by nartoonla on 31-Jul-2017

oops, meant many young children will... like my class... Although teach less. But Go Wally go .. applauding you both, a fan nartoon

reply by the author on 31-Jul-2017

Thank you.

Comment from Joy Graham

Excellent

I keep seeing your name everywhere on fanstory, but I think this is my first time reading your work. I enjoyed reading this poem today. You have a natural story telling ability that would appeal to kids and adults of all ages. You employ a fun and lilting meter with each line, and sensible rhymes in an aabb pattern. You're double talented to provide your own artwork.

Congratulations for this nomination for POM. A much deserved nod. Best wishes in the voting booth. I'm sure your poem will be popular.

 Comment Written 25-Jul-2016

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reply by the author on 25-Jul-2016

Thank you so much. I've not heard from you before, and I'm so pleased to hear from you now. I appreciate your very kind comments, and I'm happy you enjoyed Wally's story.

Artwork still very much in learning process. Let's hope it improves. LOL.

Thank you, again. 8-)

Comment from snowhood

Exceptional

Tush, any time you can use that it's a winner. You have encapsulated the whole skimg experience in this piece. I was thinking of when the tram was an all day pass then went to 2 bucks also of a blue bird day at Targhee with a fresh two feet..... Oh the memories.. Really loved this thank you for sharing it is so cute and appeals to anyone who has every hit the slopes.
Thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 19-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 19-Jun-2016

Thank you for this excellent review. How kind of you. I'm happy you liked it. Thank you for taking the time to read. There are more Wally stories before this one. I think there will be a few more after. 8-)

Comment from MelB

Exceptional

Hi, this flows so well. A great story within a poem. Very nice rhyme, rhythm, and meter. Sorry, I'm late with it. Just about to publish my first book and life has been very hectic!

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2016

Well, congratulations on your book!

I appreciate this wonderful review you've given me. I'm so glad you like Wally.

Keep me posted on your book. That's wonderful! 8-)

Comment from MariMc

Excellent

The intrepid Wally tries another venture in this well-written story-poem, fun for kids and adults alike. The deliberate use of words such as 'froze' and 'frost-bited' was a great choice -- it adds to the tongue-in-cheek humor. I love the surprise of the two-foot slope! The rhyme and meter work well, and the artwork helps bring it all to life. Nice work.

 Comment Written 09-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Jun-2016

I really appreciate your wonderful remarks. Thank you for a lovely review. 8-)

Comment from billyd73

Excellent

I wish I had your skill in poetry. This poem really jogs my imagination. For some reason I picture Wily Coyote stumbling his way down the slopes haha. Definitely a fun read.

 Comment Written 08-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Thank you very much for this wonderful review. I appreciate your comments so much. Wally's quite a little guy. I don't know if you noticed, but there are more chapters. Thank you for reading, and I'm happy you enjoyed it. 8-)

Comment from Dawn Munro

Excellent

Awww! What a charming, adorable poem. I'm not a kid, but I enjoyed it anyway! (LOL) I think you have a winner here - I can picture the whole thing, AND the faces of little ones as this poem is read to them. :)

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Jun-2016

Thank you. Wally has done lots of things since his "birth." Still lots to do. I tried to retire him, but everyone kept asking about him, so here we go. I'm glad you enjoyed my little story. I appreciate your kind remarks. 8-)

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is just so delightful and I truly enjoyed reading about him gong skiing. You used very good descriptive wording and I love the art work you did. It made me smile as always. hugs, teri

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thank you so much. You've been a big support to me since I've here on FS. I really appreciate you. I should tell you more often. 8-)

reply by Teri7 on 07-Jun-2016

Thank you my friend. I believe you do tell me. hugs, Teri

reply by Anonymous Member on 09-Jun-2016

Thank you my friend. I believe you do tell me. hugs, Teri

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Hi damommy,

Oh, this is a cute, fun read for both little readers and big readers. :) I thoroughly enjoyed it. This was very well written and presented, and I especially loved your "decided/frost-bited" rhyme. It made me chuckle. A good lesson for children in never giving up and to just keep trying. Your artwork is cute too!

Connie

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thank you. You're so kind. I'm glad it made you laugh. I couldn't resisted "frost-bited."

Wally has learned many things in the past, but he now wants to branch out some. I have no idea what will happen next.

Thank you for reviewing this. I appreciate your comments very much. 8-)

Comment from GoodHearted Woman

Excellent

What a cute story! Have you had it long enough to try it out on the grandkids? Or is it too new. You are going to make a book of those, aren't you. I can't imagine any kid not loving his/her grandmother's original book of stories and poems and then reading it to their kids. My favorite is 'decided' with 'frost-bited' (my mac fought me hard on THAT one--the auto-spelling thing. I've got it turned off in preferences but it overrides all the time. A little like Washington DC--thinks it knows what I want better than I do! haha. Did YOU do the illustration? Very cute poem.

 Comment Written 07-Jun-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Jun-2016

Thank you. Yes, the grandchildren like my stories. I was just thinking this morning how I should bind them for keepsakes.

Yes, I did the illustration. I'm still pretty raw at it. I've been taking sketching lessons online. It's helped a lot, but I have a long way to go.

One lady on here, I wish I could remember her name, gave me some good advice. She said when she taught classes, she asked, "So you want to learn to draw?" or something similar, and then she held up the eraser, and said to keep using it until they got it right. LOL. I may need a new eraser soon. 8-)

reply by GoodHearted Woman on 07-Jun-2016

Yes, the eraser is a good idea. On the keyboard, it's my delete key and I use it a lot! haha.