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19 total reviews
Comment from Dawn Munro
Ahhhh, how delicious! Ogopogo - I'd forgotten! Yes, a poem to have the little ones giggling, and imaginations soaring. Once again this is such fabulous rhyme and meter, such wonderful alliteration and imagery it is beyond excellent (but again, I am late reviewing)!
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017
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Ahhhh, how delicious! Ogopogo - I'd forgotten! Yes, a poem to have the little ones giggling, and imaginations soaring. Once again this is such fabulous rhyme and meter, such wonderful alliteration and imagery it is beyond excellent (but again, I am late reviewing)!
Comment Written 16-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 17-Jun-2017
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You are so fun with your response to my kids. Is there a better name for a sea serpent then Ogopogo? I was thrilled to find it when searching through Canadian myths and legends. I will always be patient in anticipation of your review.- Wendy
Comment from Anio
Oh man!!! I LOVE YOU! And I've only read 3, I think. Oh Jeez, dunno what to say, dunno what even to think. My heads just aspinninin...and gone a bit blank,
I want someone come read it me , OUT LOUD AGAIN , THANKS!!!!
Unbelievable coincidence - my carer and Friend of the Universal Kind, well he's German. His partner is from the US of Aaaa. HER FATHER is Sasquatch! Therefore their baby is a German Sasquatch. There's an interesting thing. He'll be called an 'Australian' because he was born here - haaahaaaahaaahaaaaaa.
I say again. I hope you make squillions ($$$) or whatever your heart desires with your work. Put me on the list of purchasers - name your price. Anita
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2017
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Oh man!!! I LOVE YOU! And I've only read 3, I think. Oh Jeez, dunno what to say, dunno what even to think. My heads just aspinninin...and gone a bit blank,
I want someone come read it me , OUT LOUD AGAIN , THANKS!!!!
Unbelievable coincidence - my carer and Friend of the Universal Kind, well he's German. His partner is from the US of Aaaa. HER FATHER is Sasquatch! Therefore their baby is a German Sasquatch. There's an interesting thing. He'll be called an 'Australian' because he was born here - haaahaaaahaaahaaaaaa.
I say again. I hope you make squillions ($$$) or whatever your heart desires with your work. Put me on the list of purchasers - name your price. Anita
Comment Written 16-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 16-Jun-2017
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Good morning (my time) Anita and you can review my stuff any time since it is so fun to read them and you are so encouraging. Thank you. - Wendy
Comment from marybell1
I really enjoy reading your children's poetry and this is no exception. Your poetry flows and rhymes beautifully and tells a story which they would love (including me - I'm still a child at heart).
The very best of luck.
Marybell1.
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2017
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I really enjoy reading your children's poetry and this is no exception. Your poetry flows and rhymes beautifully and tells a story which they would love (including me - I'm still a child at heart).
The very best of luck.
Marybell1.
Comment Written 14-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 14-Jun-2017
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Thanks so much for sticking with the kids, marybell. I am having a great deal of fun writing them and delighted that your inner child likes them well enough to bestow a sixth. - Wendy
Comment from Mrs Happy Poet
Yes my friend another well written poem that unfolds well with very good rhyming I love the art choice and you finished the poem well I enjoyed regards Jill
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2017
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Yes my friend another well written poem that unfolds well with very good rhyming I love the art choice and you finished the poem well I enjoyed regards Jill
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 13-Jun-2017
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Thank you Jill, the countdown stands at three kids to go. I'm glad they still make you smile. - Wendy
Comment from Just2Write
Oh - Loved this addition - you know I was looking for it. Great inclusion of Canadian content, eh. The Sasquatch - which lives somewhere in my neck of the woods. So cool. I hear he likes the hot-springs near Harrison Hot Springs, which is not far from my house.
One small nit: Okanogan {Okanagan] with an A. There is a lake Okanogan - but it is in Washington State - in the USA. Lake Okanagan has long been home to Ogopogo, who usually makes an appearance about this time of year - just in time to stir up interest - just before the hopefully busy tourist season. I thought I saw him once.
I liked that Quincy was a West-Coast Canadian. There's a lot of food for thought on the east coast and middle of Canada too. Where I live is close to the ocean, so talking about Lake Okanagan and the sea in the same poem works well for this Canadian gal.
Heather.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Oh - Loved this addition - you know I was looking for it. Great inclusion of Canadian content, eh. The Sasquatch - which lives somewhere in my neck of the woods. So cool. I hear he likes the hot-springs near Harrison Hot Springs, which is not far from my house.
One small nit: Okanogan {Okanagan] with an A. There is a lake Okanogan - but it is in Washington State - in the USA. Lake Okanagan has long been home to Ogopogo, who usually makes an appearance about this time of year - just in time to stir up interest - just before the hopefully busy tourist season. I thought I saw him once.
I liked that Quincy was a West-Coast Canadian. There's a lot of food for thought on the east coast and middle of Canada too. Where I live is close to the ocean, so talking about Lake Okanagan and the sea in the same poem works well for this Canadian gal.
Heather.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thanks for the look Heather. Yes, when you mentioned Canada, I went back and fleshed this one out first. The Sasquatch I had placed, but the lake and sea serpent ( could there be better names than those for a kiddie book?) I was still researching Canadian folklore when I found it. The last piece I read, I think it was a newspaper sighting story, had it spelled with the o, I guess, since I just copied and pasted, I truly never noticed the difference. Thanks for catching it for me. - Wendy
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You're right - Ogopogo and Sasquatch are perfect words for curious little minds.
An all-round fun poem.
Comment from Pearl Edwards
Each verse in this Quincy Quinar poem will give a child a bright and visual picture of these different stories from the nights of old to Lake Okanogan and the Ogopogo. Love this one Wendy, really good page for your book.
cheers
valda
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Each verse in this Quincy Quinar poem will give a child a bright and visual picture of these different stories from the nights of old to Lake Okanogan and the Ogopogo. Love this one Wendy, really good page for your book.
cheers
valda
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thank you so much for the encouraging extra star, Valda. I am almost to the end, but feel a bit out of words. This helps me keep going. - Wendy
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
An excellent and fun and exciting read for children. Strong rgymes and good use of alliteration. Good luck with your book, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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An excellent and fun and exciting read for children. Strong rgymes and good use of alliteration. Good luck with your book, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thanks for the encouragement Debbie. Almost there! - Wendy
Comment from frierajac
This one was great fun and an interesting read as well. I am familiar with the bigfoot and of the Okanogan, too. It is entertaining, too much, and a way to making up odd
ments, telling them as you do in a funny story.
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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This one was great fun and an interesting read as well. I am familiar with the bigfoot and of the Okanogan, too. It is entertaining, too much, and a way to making up odd
ments, telling them as you do in a funny story.
Comment Written 12-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thank you for the read and review. I was so delighted to find this lake and the critter since both names are such kid-friendly fun to say. I'm grateful for the sixth and hope you enjoy the rest of the poems just as much. - Wendy
Comment from Phyllis Stewart
I love Quincy. Superb artwork. You are so lucky to have such help. The poem reminds me of Puff teh Magic Dragon. All Quincy needs now is his own song! :)
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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I love Quincy. Superb artwork. You are so lucky to have such help. The poem reminds me of Puff teh Magic Dragon. All Quincy needs now is his own song! :)
Comment Written 11-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Thanks Phyllis. Actually, Alana's artwork would always be my first choice, but she has the true artist syndrome of unreliability and I just can't get her to sit down and focus on the book. I guess it comes down to patience. Thanks for the peek. - Wendy
Comment from bichonfrisegirl
You've found another wonderful artist, Wendy! What a great piece of artwork!
I love how the artist made the serpent (or whatever the creature is) look friendly and not scary. And what a terrific children's poem, and wonderful addition to your book.
I've been to Lake Okanagan a few times but have not as yet spied Ogopogo. :) I saw a documentary on TV once that compared Ogopogo and the Loch Ness monster. Apparently Lake Okanagan and Loch Ness are lakes that are very similar (mainly very, very deep) and that is probably why each has a similar creature living in it (if one believes that such things truly exist).
I loved the entire poem, but I especially think that children will giggle at "where Ogres stink". That made me laugh. I also particularly love "(but watch out for the swells)". I can just picture a parent reading this story at bedtime to their child and adding a different intonation to their voice when reading these lines. The child would be delighted.
I also love that you threw 'Canada' into your poems. Being Canadian I love that!
Great poem, Wendy! ~ ~ Connie
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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You've found another wonderful artist, Wendy! What a great piece of artwork!
I love how the artist made the serpent (or whatever the creature is) look friendly and not scary. And what a terrific children's poem, and wonderful addition to your book.
I've been to Lake Okanagan a few times but have not as yet spied Ogopogo. :) I saw a documentary on TV once that compared Ogopogo and the Loch Ness monster. Apparently Lake Okanagan and Loch Ness are lakes that are very similar (mainly very, very deep) and that is probably why each has a similar creature living in it (if one believes that such things truly exist).
I loved the entire poem, but I especially think that children will giggle at "where Ogres stink". That made me laugh. I also particularly love "(but watch out for the swells)". I can just picture a parent reading this story at bedtime to their child and adding a different intonation to their voice when reading these lines. The child would be delighted.
I also love that you threw 'Canada' into your poems. Being Canadian I love that!
Great poem, Wendy! ~ ~ Connie
Comment Written 11-Jun-2017
reply by the author on 12-Jun-2017
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Well, Connie, you did happen to mention Canada in your review, so I went back and fleshed Quincy out and threw him into the mix. I was still researching Canadian folklore when the info on Ogopogo and the lake. Such wonderful names to throw into a children's book! I was happy to move an Indian and a fox out to let Ogopogo into the mix. Thanks for the encouraging sixth. - Wendy