Guess What I am
poem about a toad5 total reviews
Comment from gene roush
This is cute and purposeful. I now have four riddles to share with my grandchildren.
I think I've told you before, find an artist. You have a children's book here.
Thanks for sharing
Gene
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017
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This is cute and purposeful. I now have four riddles to share with my grandchildren.
I think I've told you before, find an artist. You have a children's book here.
Thanks for sharing
Gene
Comment Written 23-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 24-Jan-2017
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thank you, Gene. I'll put some together and see what i come up with.
I just read Cyrus. You either have a fantastic memory or...well, I guess you have both - good memory and really good writing skills. YOU should put all this in a book. It really is good, though I'm sorry it was hard for you, thinking back to that time. But have you considered it? You seem to be a natural born writer.
Katharine - pome lover
Comment from Bobbi22
Loved this rhyming children's poem! Nice quick tempo and easy rhyme scheme make this a delight for any small child. And kids do like to like guessing games. Excellent entry for the Poem for a Child contest. Very well written. Good luck!
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
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Loved this rhyming children's poem! Nice quick tempo and easy rhyme scheme make this a delight for any small child. And kids do like to like guessing games. Excellent entry for the Poem for a Child contest. Very well written. Good luck!
Comment Written 23-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
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thank you very much and thanks for the six!!!
Comment from winnona
A well-written contest entry. I love toads so of course, I loved the poem. I think you completed the contest challenge very well. The artwork/photo finished the piece well.
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
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A well-written contest entry. I love toads so of course, I loved the poem. I think you completed the contest challenge very well. The artwork/photo finished the piece well.
Comment Written 23-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 23-Jan-2017
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thank you
Comment from Marykelly
This poem describes a toad so I am going to guess the answer and I think most children who read this poem will guess correctly too. The charm of the poem is not in discovering the answer but in discovering the wonderful imagery in the clues. There is also a nice touch of humor In this piece. The rhyme and rhythm flow effortlessly.
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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This poem describes a toad so I am going to guess the answer and I think most children who read this poem will guess correctly too. The charm of the poem is not in discovering the answer but in discovering the wonderful imagery in the clues. There is also a nice touch of humor In this piece. The rhyme and rhythm flow effortlessly.
Comment Written 22-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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thank you so much. I wanted to nominate you for reviewing, but I've reached my limit, they say.
but I do appreciate your kind words. thanks again.
Comment from Ogden
A cute poem, fun to write, and that kids would surely love - but there are some inaccuracies that probably shouldn't be served up to children, who will believe them.
Most toads live on dry land, (unlike frogs, their life cycles are on land; they bury their eggs underground, and hibernate there when the weather gets too cold) and aren't bigger than frogs (both vary widely in size). It's not accurate to say they love rain and muddy places, (but I do love your line, 'Has no teeth so won't need braces.") and so, they don't like slimy bogs best.
FYI - Toads have glands near their eyes that secrete a poisonous fluid that deters predators, yet is not dangerous to children, but can cause minor skin irritation. Conveniently for poets, 'glands' and 'hands' offer possibilities.
Toads (and frogs) are voracious eaters, and are helpful to gardeners by controlling a variety of unwelcome critters.
I'm sorry if I threw hot water on your toads, but fortunately, if you think you want to, there is time to make revisions.
Good luck,
Don
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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A cute poem, fun to write, and that kids would surely love - but there are some inaccuracies that probably shouldn't be served up to children, who will believe them.
Most toads live on dry land, (unlike frogs, their life cycles are on land; they bury their eggs underground, and hibernate there when the weather gets too cold) and aren't bigger than frogs (both vary widely in size). It's not accurate to say they love rain and muddy places, (but I do love your line, 'Has no teeth so won't need braces.") and so, they don't like slimy bogs best.
FYI - Toads have glands near their eyes that secrete a poisonous fluid that deters predators, yet is not dangerous to children, but can cause minor skin irritation. Conveniently for poets, 'glands' and 'hands' offer possibilities.
Toads (and frogs) are voracious eaters, and are helpful to gardeners by controlling a variety of unwelcome critters.
I'm sorry if I threw hot water on your toads, but fortunately, if you think you want to, there is time to make revisions.
Good luck,
Don
Comment Written 22-Jan-2017
reply by the author on 22-Jan-2017
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thanks! you're right, don't want to be inaccurate. may have to withdraw it. will see what I can do..
