Comment from Pam (respa)

Excellent

-I can see why you won
the contest, Sandra.
-Wonderful artwork and
presentation, plus a story
that will definitely appeal to children.
-They would really like the
rhyme, rhythm, and the
repeating line. I can hear
them asking, "Why couldn't
the caterpillar find his mommy?"
-I wouldn't want to have
to answer that one, but all
of the animals did a good job
that sent him further on his way.
-When do his delight, not only
did he turn into a butterfly,
but his mommy found him, too.
-Wonderful story and poem, my friend.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for this really lovely review, Pam. I've just mentioned to Robert that I'm going to put together some more children's poem's for this age group. I've already got a few written. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one. Warm hugs, my bestest friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Pam (respa) on 22-Jan-2021

You are very welcome, Sandra. You do a good job with these children's stories.

Comment from l.raven

Excellent

Hi you, this is sooo precious...
I'm so glad Casper found his mum as a
beautiful butterfly...and I love all the little characters
you used...reminded me of your ABC poems...

you are just amazing my wonderful friend...
in pain, typing on a ironing board...and still
putting writings out here...but there is another side...
if you ever get tired of typing...you just have to put
your laptop to one side...reach for an iron... get some housework done ironing...

I truly hope and pray you are doing better...
and I'm so glad I was able to catch this one on time to vote...I love your poem sweet girl...and love all the pictures...of course Grahams were better...so lovingly written you...sending ships full of love to ya...Linda xxoo

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021

LOL!! Put the laptop away and do some ironing!! I never thought of that, I was trying to work out how I was going to do the ironing now it was my laptop table!!! LOL! I won't tell Graham your idea, he might want me to iron his underwear! lol. Thank you so much for the vote, I won!!! And another thank you for this really lovely review. Sending you loads of love, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by l.raven on 22-Jan-2021

I knew you would win...you earned it...
CONGRATULATIONS...

well just stay still...and and get plenty of rest...I remember my girlfriend had them for a long time...well...that might not have be something I should've told you...but I trying to say...hers did go away...sending lots of love right back at you...and smiling soooooo big...Linda xxoo

Comment from papa55mike

Excellent

Casper didn't know how his life was about to change. What a wonderfully put together package with all of the pictures and rhyme. I wish I had a six for you.

Good luck in the contest!
Have a great day, and God bless.
mike

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Mike. Your comments were every bit as nice as a six, if not more. Thank you. You have a wonderful day, too, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from June Sargent

Exceptional

This is a beautiful entry for the contest! What child would not be delighted to read about ladybirds or bugs. Your words flow naturally with perfect rhythm and rhyme. And the poem entertained from beginning and end. The artwork was lovely. Should do well in the voting booth.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021

Thank you so very much for those shiny stars, June, and the lovely review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed my children's poem. I was so happy to wake up this morning and see it had won! Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra x

Comment from royowen

Excellent

An excellent kiddies poem, ideally suited to post in a kiddies poetic rhyming contest. Most imaginative and would suit my four year old most definitely. The story well told, measured and well rhymed in aabb and heptametric stanzas with an ideal progressive narrative, well done, good luck, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021

Thank you so very much for your lovely review, Roy. I'm delighted you enjoyed reading it. I do get a kick out of writing children's poems, anything for children, and I will start writing more. It won!! Lol. Warm hugs, my dear friend. :) Sandra xxx

reply by royowen on 22-Jan-2021

Well done dear Sandra,

Comment from nancyjam

Excellent

This is a very sweet children's poem and a great entry in the contest.
I love the visuals as you introduce the child to several creatures and the magical event that turns a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly.
Good luck in the contest.
Nancy

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 22-Jan-2021

Thank you so much for your really lovely review of my children's poem, Nancy, really appreciated it. Warm hugs, Sandra xxx (It won!)

Comment from Susan Louise Gabriel

Excellent

Aw, I love this children's poem! I should have guessed the outcome, but you had me so engrossed reading about all the other insects Casper met, that I didn't guess!
Thank you for sharing!
Susan

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021

Thank you so much, Susan. I'm really pleased you did like the outcome!! lol. :)

Comment from Vanna1

Excellent

You got ladybird but picture of lady bug. I think children would really like the repetition and the rhyme. The ending is good too. It was entertaining so kids won't get bored. Well done.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021

Thank you, Vanna. In the UK, it's called a ladybird, not lady bug. We learn about each others language all the time. :))

Comment from AnnieDawn

Exceptional

This poem should be in a book. It is really good and one that I would read to my grandkids. It follows along the line of Dr Seuss and is easy for a child to follow along with. Great job.

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021

Thank you so very much, Annie, for those lovely stars. And to liken my poem to Dr Seuss, I couldn't ask for higher praise, thank you! :))

Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan

Excellent

Children are the ultimate gift to two people who love each other. When they read this wonderfully written poem to their children, I can visualise a happy gleam in the children's eyes. This is such a 'feel-good' and also an educative poem. Well done. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 21-Jan-2021

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reply by the author on 21-Jan-2021

Thank you, Seshadri. I agree with you that children are the ultimate gift, and I was blessed with two, and they truly are a blessing to me. Thank you for the good luck wishes. xx