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Ten Acorns Grew Upon an Oak

rhyming counting poem

119 total reviews 
Comment from Zinnia48
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Another fun poem about counting! This could easily make a great picture book! Also--I was thinking about a book of "counting" poems?! Caroline

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Caroline, thanks so much, my encouraging friend :-) Brooke
Comment from Connie C
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Oh, Brooke, I could see this as a book with some great illustrations even though the poor little acorns seem to have met their demise in one way or another. As always your wonderful rhyme would keep the attention of any child or adult, not to mention the story itself.
As always, a joy to read.
Connie

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Connie, thank you so much :-) Brooke
Comment from barbara.wilkey
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Oh so cute. My little guys are writing their own poetry next week. It should be great. I will try to share with you. I know you will enjoy.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Please do share with me :-) I would love it. Thank you so much, my friend :-) Brooke
Comment from krys123
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Brooke;
attractive alliteration in "side-by-side" and "squirrel scratched", impressive imagery that was very descriptive and expressive, outstanding artist's painting that represents and complements the poem, exquisite inventive and creative imagination, resourceful use of tempo and meter in its rhythm and an excellent composition for children as it teaches them to learn how to count. These are the many qualities that I obtained from reading your poem which is fantastically written.
Thank you for sharing and posting and may the good Lord be with you always Brooke.
Alex
PS: again good choice on the photo or painting.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Thanks so much, Alex :-) Brooke
reply by krys123 on 16-Nov-2014
    You are so sincerely welcome my dearest friend. You know after taking a class I've seen so much misuse of the words laying and lying and passed and past.
    Alex
reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    it works like that - once you are aware, you see the mistakes everywhere!
reply by krys123 on 16-Nov-2014
    You sure do
Comment from Jumbo J
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Hi Brooke,
you know how I love your counting poems... must be the child in me that misses such innocence... and as usual,your meter, rhyming and flow are spot on and filled with fun... it actually hits an accord with me as I watch my avocado tree shed its fruit on a daily basis from the wind, rain and yes, birds, possums and bush rats. Hopefully they'll leave a few for me to eat.

Beautifully penned my talented friend.

With our thoughts we create,
netting practices,
James xx

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    James, thank you so much for your insightful comments and generous six stars :-) Brooke
Comment from JudyS
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Brooke, What a fun poem. I really enjoyed this one, as usual. I had to feel sorry for the poor little acorns. Great artwork along with it as well. Great job. Judy

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Judy, thank you so much :-) brooke
Comment from Kym Jade
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Another fun read. Well thought out, presented and finished.

Time for this acorn to go.

Best wishes and dreams

Kym

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Thank you, Kym, for your gracious review :-) Brooke
Comment from Tomes Johnston
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This is yet another interesting rendition of the ten little Indians poem that the author has created with this piece of work. This is making a nice series. Well done.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Tomes, thank you so much :-) Brooke
reply by Tomes Johnston on 16-Nov-2014
    My pleasure
Comment from LateBloomer
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Hello adewpearl, Very good, very cute, and silky rhyming too. I especially liked:

Six acorns thought good luck was theirs,
surviving such a day,
but then they heard a frightful sound,
the squawking of a jay.

(Ahhh, just when they thought that they had weathered "the storm," another comes ashore.)

A poem of twists and turns and new beginnings.

This poem made me smile. Keep the blue waters flowing. LateBloomer


 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    Latebloomer, thank you so much - I'm really glad you enjoyed :-) Brooke
Comment from LIJ Red
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Bumper crop of acorns this year. Walk in the woods at your own risk. A big acorn dropping fifty feet will make a knot on your head. A fine poem to teach counting.

 Comment Written 16-Nov-2014


reply by the author on 16-Nov-2014
    LIJ, thank you so much :-) Brooke