Reviews from

Harrison Harrington Smythson

a story poem for children

150 total reviews 
Comment from Jumbo J
Excellent
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Hi Brooke,
absolutely stunning... I love these children's stories all wrapped up in intrigue and adventure... if I didn't already know how many sixes and reviews this would have had, I would have felt a tad embarrassed to offer what I had left in the way of stars for something so exceptional... well actually I'm still embarrassed... so I'm sorry, but this week it's like I needed ten or more just to get over the emotional rewarding... please know how much I thought of the way you flowed such a story... something of this length to have such perfect meter, rhyme and flow... just outstanding at every corner of the imagination... loved the pic... looks as though it might have been a close call?

With our thoughts we create,
the magic of word,
James xx

******Stars!!!!!!

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 04-Sep-2014
    Thanks so much, James, for your generous wishes and gracious comments :-) Brooke
Comment from comanalbert
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

What a tale! Dinosaurs with manners and "fresh Harry meat"...the way you worked out the rhyme to mould on the message is unbelievable! Starting with the choice of name-excellent- all the deeds are full of magic and seem so true...
Splendid work!

 Comment Written 04-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 04-Sep-2014
    comanalbert, thank you so much for our generous response to this poem :-) I'm so glad you enjoyed it. Brooke
Comment from Joan E.
Exceptional
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Sawyer certainly looks like the intrepid and perhaps exhausted hunter in the picture--marvelous! I guess we call it type-casting. I enjoyed your rhythmic, rhymed couplets as you told the engaging, triceratops' tale. I relished "the wrong turn...straight to the past" and "a dino with manners". Another wonderful candidate for a children's storybook. Hip, hip, hooray! -Joan

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
    Joan, thanks so much, my generous friend :-) Miranda caught the picture right after he bumped his head on the dino and put his hand to his aching head. Poor Sawyer, he has no helicopter mom to rush to him with sympathy and hugs. He has a mom who needs to snap a picture first. LOL Brooke :-)
reply by Joan E. on 04-Sep-2014
    Great pose--thanks for the back story! We're lucky to have Miranda's dedication to telling the tale with a good photo shot!! Hugs- Joan
Comment from Kim14
Exceptional
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Amazing! This was a beautifully written children's poem. As one of your last ones, it is a wonderfully gifted word choices. Very magical for a child to read. As well as adults, I enjoyed it:))

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 04-Sep-2014
    Kim, thank you so very much for your generous response to this poem :-) Brooke
Comment from tedanytime
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This is a delightful epic-poem!
The rhymes and story line are woven together so that the reader spins along with enjoyment.

Very, very nice!

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 04-Sep-2014
    Ted, thank you so much for your generous six stars and thoughtful review :-) Brooke
Comment from JudyS
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Brooke, This is so darned cute. I love it. And the picture is amazing, it really looks like Sawyer has a real dinosaur in back of him. Wonderful read. Judy

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
    Judy, thanks so much - yes, I think the Calgary Zoo did a great job with their dinosaur statues, or whatever they call them. I was just telling my daughter how realistic it looks. Brooke
Comment from bob cullen
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

This has children's book written all over it. I applied my normal test to this work, I read it to my seven year old grand son. Your poem passed the test, Christian demanded to hear it again, and again.

You need to find an animator. The pictures would almost draw themselves.

Brooke, once more you have excelled yourself

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
    God bless his little heart. Please pass my thanks on to Christian, and thank you, also, for your generous sixth star, Bob :-) Brooke
Comment from MissMerri
Exceptional
This work has reached the exceptional level

Your impeccable meter and creative rhymes are six-star worthy, but so is the creative story and the way you tell it in fanciful language and bouncy beat. I'm sure Sawyer will love this one! I know I did. Another picture book waiting to happen.(Congratulations on the POM nomination! It is about time!)

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
    Adonna, thank you so very much, my generous and encouraging friend :-) Brooke
Comment from misscookie
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I tell you that little man get's around, just like Madison. that's a sign of good parents,
I love the story very much. there was no dull moments that's for sure.

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
    Miss Cookie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from Cumbrianlass
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Fantastic. One of your best yet, imho. My son would have loved this as a kid. Hell, he'd probably love it now!

I don't have any sixes left, so:



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There. That should cover it.

:)

av

 Comment Written 03-Sep-2014


reply by the author on 03-Sep-2014
    av, thank you so much for your encouraging comments and generous desire for six stars :-) I'm thrilled you enjoyed this. Brooke