Comment from Anio

Excellent

Aha! I've got it, I'm arriving right at the end. I shall slowly work back to the beginning or shall I start in the middle my friend?
I love it again. The alliteration..the rhythm... the dancing... skipping and bouncing that your skilful poet's voice sings in my ears.
I so love Jani and the dog called Jack, I want to pat them and kiss them and dance on their track. I live on a Goat Farm where miniature goats play.... I just made that up, sorry.
I wish I had these when I was a teacher. Anita

 Comment Written 16-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 16-Jun-2017

Perhaps I will seek a review from you, as a former teacher, when I get them finished and, hopefully published. - Wendy

Comment from Warren Rodgers

Excellent

Hi Wendy!
I've got to get in here more often, you've nearly worked through the alphabet already! I love you 8/7 syllable count lines and musical meter which moves the story along at a great pace for the reader. Excellent abcb rhyming and a nice amount of alliteration such as: yani/yergler/yodel and guide/goat. I noticed your clever writing in stanza two by switching the Yo with Oh from lines one to three. Excellent writing my friend. I'm gonna go back and read some more chapters :)

All the best,
Rodger

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2017

Hi Warren, I just posted Quincy Quinar, so you can even get $ and points if you take a peek at that one. I appreciate your thoughtful review, as always. You are the first to notice the switch, so you get bonus points for this review. - Wendy

Comment from alf collier

Excellent

Hahaha!!! Just loved this, but that ending is what I think will make children smile the most!! The poetry rolls off the tongue like an acrobat tumbling one roll after another!!! Bravo!!

 Comment Written 11-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2017

Thank you Alf. My alphabet kids are almost grown and ready to go out into the real world. Just four left, I think, then I am going to take the leap into the scary world of publishing with them. Your enjoyment helps me stay on course. - Wendy

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

You're almost done, Wendy! Another excellent chapter in your book. Excellent rhyming and excellent imagery created for your young reader. I love "Yergler". It's like another name for 'yodler". It made me smile. :) The "mountains", the "goats", the "alpine sky" ... it all spells Switzerland.

Well done! Children will love it, and I love it too! ~ ~ Connie

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 11-Jun-2017

Thanks for the enthusiasm, Connie. I will miss these kids when I'm done, but I'm having great fun with them now. - Wendy

Comment from nancy_e_davis

Excellent

That could be confusing to a little dog. LOL This is a well written catchy poem Wendy. The Swiss are very good at yodeling. Although I have Swiss blood running through my veins I have never been able to yodel.It's probably the English, Irish parts of me that ruined it for me. LOL Well done. Nancy

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017

Thanks for the R & R. I have tried yodeling too. . .no success. I think I'll stick to writing. - Wendy

Comment from Just2Write

Excellent

Awww, this is so adorable - and kids of all ages will like it. It's bright and airy, which matches the out door setting of the goatherd and his goats and dog.
I loved the last two lines:
Jack has never found the boy with
Yani's voice who answers back.

They put a happy smile on my face. Well done.
Heather.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017

Hi Heather, I am glad you liked it. I only have four to go and the whole alphabet will be covered. I am having fun playing with these kids. - Wendy

Comment from Mrs Happy Poet

Excellent

Hell my friend I must say that this again is beautifully written the rhyming spot on another favourite for me this one made me smile well done regards Jill

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017

And your reviews always make me smile. Thanks for the encouragement. - Wendy

Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

Poor Jack! How very confusing for him! This poem would sound rather good rendered by an expert yodeller. My efforts to read it aloud were rather feeble. However, I can imagine the fun that could be had trying to read it to a child!

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017

Thanks for the fun review tony. I sort of had that fun in mind when I decided to go with the yodel theme. I did have to laugh when one reviewer mentioned the tongue twisting opening line too. And I would suggest you try singing, rather than reading the yodel refrains aloud. . .might give an even bigger laugh. - Wendy

Comment from rjuselius

Excellent

haha. lol. this is a funny piece of poetry dear wendy! i love the yodeling character, i think he is pretty brilliant.
thank you for starting my day with a laugh!
blessings and a big squeeze!
rebekka x

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017

Thanks Rebekka and I am always glad when I can provide a laugh. - Wendy

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem for your book. The Swiss people seem to all have that great talent of jodel. And they Lune be to be in the Alps with their goats.

 Comment Written 10-Jun-2017

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reply by the author on 10-Jun-2017

One of my fond childhood memories was of stopping in a little Swiss town nestled in the alps where they had a yodeler in the square. I had never heard it before and was quite mesmerized. Thanks for the review. - Wendy