Comment from joeruptak

Exceptional

I have five more six stars to give out I would like to give all of them to you.
This is the kind of poetry I really do enjoy.
I will book case this.
You really put a pleasant ending to my day
thank you

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2016

What a sweet thing to say. You have certainly made my day. As you can see, I'm very simple. hahaha

I'm flattered that you want to keep this story. Thank you so much for the review and the sparkly stars. 8-)

Comment from GoodHearted Woman

Excellent

Very clever, top-notch descriptions and a moral lesson on how to make the best of a not-so-good situation. I know he will have a beautiful garden and the boulder
will be an unintended blessing, won't it? Well, we know Wally is always up to something to make the world better. Thanks for posting.
GoodHearted Woman

 Comment Written 08-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 08-Oct-2016

I thank you for reviewing. I'm so happy you like Wally. Yes, he's always up to something, but he's a good boy. 8-)

Comment from eljay1

Excellent

Ah, a fable in rhyme, and I love that it meshes perfectly with the photo. I have one suggestion, that you keep the tense consistent. It is in the present tense except for "He pushed at it and pulled at it." That pushing and pulling at obstacles is so much a part of my daily struggle, but even the rocks can be beautiful.

 Comment Written 07-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2016

I know what you mean. It seems I'm always pushing a big rock uphill.

Thank you for a very nice review. 8-)

Comment from Barb Hensongispsaca

Excellent

What an excellently done piece that flows and rhymes very well.
I can see him with the pick and I can see the rock and the end result.
What a great story and an excellent moral.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 07-Oct-2016

Thank you for saying so. I'm happy you enjoyed the story.

I appreciate your review very much. 8-)

--Yvonne

Comment from rockinm76233

Excellent

What a great poem not only for children but for the rest of us. Unfortunately we tend to grumble first and then realize, 'it's really not that important. Is it ?' Enjoyed the read very much.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

Oh, I'm so glad. Thank you for reviewing.

Comment from Heather Knight

Excellent

This Wally guy is very clever. Instead of getting angry, he looks for an alternate solution.
I have really enjoyed this poem. It was great fun to read.
The picture is also lovely.
Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

Thank you for reviewing. I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 8-)

Comment from johnwilson

Good

This is a lovely children's poem with the moral embedded of life throwing us boulders, if you will, and how we must work around them to find happiness and love. Thank you for this inspirational piece!

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 Comment Written 06-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

Thank you for a very nice review.

I wondered if there's a reason you gave me a four. Is there something that needs improvement, or a mistake somewhere? 8-)

reply by johnwilson on 06-Oct-2016

I felt the rhyming was a bit stilted at times. Even though it was intended for children, I think words need to be picked for how they add to the poem! Hope this explains my 4.

reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

Thanks for telling me. 8-)

Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell

Excellent

What a wonderful poem, Yvonne, brilliant for children to learn that if you can't do something one way, there is always other possibilities. It's also a lesson for adults too! Really lovely and a pleasure to read. :) Sandra xxx

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

Thank you. I'm so happy you like it. Perseverance will bring a good turn out, but not if we give up. Too many children are allowed to give up if something is not to their liking. 8-)

Comment from Jim Lorson Sr

Excellent

Well Yvonne, it looks like Wally should have a great looking garden in his yard to show off! He put in the hard work needed to do the mod, but that big old rock may just become a truly great centerpiece! This poem read very smoothly and is a fun read. Well done my friend,,,,,jim

 Comment Written 06-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

Thank you. I appreciate your review and encouraging words. 8-)

Comment from WalkerMan

Excellent

This is a great lesson in overcoming obstacles and turning them into benefits. Too many schools no longer teach this kind of resilience and determination to succeed. Your book will be a tremendous aid for parents who want to resist what such schools are doing to children. Well done.

 Comment Written 05-Oct-2016

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reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016

What a lovely compliment. Thank you so much for this wonderful review. 8-)

Yvonne

reply by WalkerMan on 05-Oct-2016

You're welcome, Yvonne. Your book is a public service, and I hope the public recognizes its value and makes it a best seller. -- Mike

reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016

From your lips to God's ear. Thank you so much for your encouragement. I truly appreciate it. If I can just get my drawings done, I'll be on my way. 8-)

reply by WalkerMan on 05-Oct-2016

There are many steps to publication, and all take time to be done right. Where do you plan to publish, Yvonne? -- Mike

reply by the author on 05-Oct-2016

Probably CreateSpace. I've looked at some others, and a couple of them keep emailing me, but I figure if I have to self-publish, I want to do it the least expensive way. 8-)

reply by WalkerMan on 06-Oct-2016

You likely will be happy with CreateSpace. That is where I published the First Edition of my literary art book (containing my poems) last year, and where I will publish the Second Edition later this year. Their customer service is excellent (and free to account holders), so don't hesitate to call them with your questions. You have total control of all aspects of your book there, including pricing; and if you later find some error or any other thing you want to change, it will be correct in all books printed after your revised submission is approved (within 24 to 48 hours). Other publishers cannot move that quickly, and must sell out of the earlier version before printing the new one. CreateSpace prints on demand, so there is virtually no backlog to work off. Also, if you open the Amazon channel, you have access to the world's largest online bookstore. You can get automatic conversion to a Kindle book version at zero cost to you as well, and you can set the list price for that version separately.

Just be aware that colors on the screen are RGB (made by light), while colors in print are CMYK (made by pigments applied to the page. Thus, dazzling white can be achieved on screen, but the whitest white on paper is the shade of white of the paper itself. As a result, screen colors tend to be truer to nature, while approximating that in print requires very white (thus more expensive) paper plus pre-lightening of the whole image before printing. I had to go through several rounds of proofs until the printed pictures in my book came out light enough. Accordingly, do not order more than one author proof copy each round until you are happy with the images, lest you waste a lot of money and end up with a pile of unsaleable copies. If you need advice on lightening images, or need it done for you, I have the software and skills needed; so do not hesitate to ask. (I can't afford to do it free, but won't soak you either.) My past experience at this task taught me what to do; and it is relatively quick per image, now that know how. (My own book has nearly 200 images I had to adjust.) -- Mike

reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

200 images, oh, wow! It's very kind of you to offer. I will remember it, and call on you if I need help. Thank you so much for your offer, help, and advice. 8-)

--Yvonne

reply by WalkerMan on 06-Oct-2016

You're welcome, Yvonne. I'll send you a PM with my email address before I leave here to finish the Second Edition of my own book. -- Mike

reply by the author on 06-Oct-2016

Thank you. 8-)