Comment from Artasylum

Excellent

CD Richards,
I want to make fast friends with Steggy... I'm moving into his world as well. I cannot tell you how much I love this. It is so amazingly happy making. I swear, scouts honor, I'm out of sixes and wish so bad I had one for this. yours, diana

 Comment Written 05-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Thank you so much for the lovely comments, and the virtual six stars, Diana. Both are very much appreciated - Craig

Comment from Gloria ....

Excellent

Such a cute poem, Craig. If dactylograms were still in vogue I'd be sending one very quickly, just for the novelty of it.

Excellent metre and rhyme and something children of all ages would get quite a charge from reading.

Gloria

 Comment Written 05-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

You mean they're not? Damn, that's 5 shekels I just gave to some shonkster! Thanks so much, Gloria :) Craig

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

Wish I had a six for you on this super creative write, Craig! That was clever of you to connect the word "dactylogram" to a dinosaur write. Oh those raptors! Such trouble makers they are! I didn't like them in Jurassic Park, and I don't like them now.

Stand-outs for this reader are:

- "Steggy" ... cute nickname for stegosaurus
- "Steggy's Shindig" ... great title!
- painting the raptors as trouble-makers
- recruiting the help of friends
- great play on words with "dactylogram" (almost sounds like dicta-gram)

Excellent rhyming, a fun little story in a poem, striking presentation, and you taught us another word. This poem has it all! ~~ Connie

 Comment Written 05-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Oh, Connie, Those raptors are just misunderstood! They're big softies really ;-)

Many thanks for a wonderful review, which I really enjoyed reading.

Craig

Comment from Jannypan (Jan)

Exceptional

haha who cares if the word isn't defined? I know I don't. I love your little story, Craig. The presentation is super--the color scheme is perfect, the quatrains with rhyme are great to carry the message, the picture is a great pairing of words + art & the whole poem was fun to read & think about. You lines flow smoothly with a fun message. So, Ptero gets credit as the first passenger ptero--not those pesky passenger pigeons. Thanks for sharing. Jan

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Thanks so much for the really wonderful comments, Jan, and for the lovely sixth star. Congratulations to you on having on at this late time of the week! I'm very grateful - Craig

reply by Jannypan (Jan) on 05-May-2018

Hi Craig,
I have not been reviewing as much as I usually do. My sister is in rehab under hospice care. Jan

Comment from Pam (respa)

Exceptional

-Nice artwork and presentation.
-Notes are appreciated.
-This is a very good children's poem,
Craig, and brings back memories of
many dinosaur stories!
-You have a very good story that
flows well with effective meter,
rhyme, and detail.
-A very clever idea to write a poem
using a word of the day.
-I enjoyed this very much.

 Comment Written 05-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Thank you so much, Pam, for the lovely review. It is a big help that you've taken the trouble to list the things you liked. I'm honoured by the award of an extra star as well - most grateful :) Craig

reply by Pam (respa) on 05-May-2018

You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Craig. It's nice to know you appreciated the aspects of your poem that I liked. I will have to see what else you write with your word a day. That is a clever idea.

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

Aww! This is a very cute and fun poem you have penned. I love dinosaurs and always have growing up. Greyson is the same way. He can remember things about them better than I can. You used very good words and very cute imagery with the art work you chose! I enjoyed reading and reviewing it! Blessings, Teri

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Thank you for the lovely comments, Teri. There is something about them that appeals to imaginations young and old, I think. Cheers, Craig

Comment from Harry Smith

Excellent

This is a great presentation for this chapter in your book it is excellently well written with lots of both imagery and emotions. The reader enjoyed...

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Thanks very much, appreciated - Craig

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written poem about the word dactylogram. A dragon or dinosour party is not a normal thing and the invitations are not send in a normal way either, it will not be a normal party after all.

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 Comment Written 05-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Thanks very much, Sandra. I'm grateful for your continued support :) Craig

Comment from Eternal Muse

Excellent

Oh, this is an awesome chldren's poem. I love your characters and their names. Superb artistic presentation. Superb rhyming.

When Stegosaurus hosts a bash
it's bound to be great fun;
if asked what party outdoes it,
I'd say, "Probably none."

Adorable!

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 Comment Written 05-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Thanks so much for the lovely comments! Not many of my poems are geared toward children, so I'm really pleased you think this one worked :) Most grateful, Craig

reply by Eternal Muse on 05-May-2018

Yes, it's the first children's poem I read by you. You are good at it!