Comment from DeboraDyess

Excellent

Clever woman! I wondered what you'd do for X! Love it!

making that unique >> making them unique?

Super interesting, as always. :)

And I'm going backwards, so I'm off to find @. lol

Debs

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 19-Sep-2020

Thank goodness you found that nit! Thank you again, Debs, for another lovely review. I really am appreciating you reading these. Big, warm hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Dawn Munro

Exceptional

This book is amazing, Sandra. I can't wait to get my hands on the first published copy of it!

I love that you chose the tetra for this chapter, but I have to mention the barracuda, too, only because of my own experiences with it. While in Bimini snorkeling (and in Jamaica too), I saw many, and they are also see-through! *smile*

 Comment Written 18-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020

Oh, Dawn, thank you so much for the six stars and the fabulous review. I now have to go and look at the Barracudda and see what I missed. I didn't know they were see-through. You are lucky to have seen them. You have stirred my curiousity now. Sending you a huge hug, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Dawn Munro on 18-Sep-2020

Hugs right back! Sometime I'll tell the story of the one that made me scream underwater... (Hahaha - true!)

reply by the author on 18-Sep-2020

Oh, Yes, you must write about that! I'd love to hear about it. :))

Comment from Jeffrey L. Michaux

Excellent

They are interesting fish indeed. They can be hidden probably easily except for those fins as you've so eloquently stated. Thanks for sharing this informative and well written work. Well done!

 Comment Written 10-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020

Thank you so much for reading this one, Jeffrey, I'm just sorry the promotion had finished. I'm pleased you enjoyed reading about the little fish. Only two left to go!! Warm hugs, my friend. :) Sandra xx

Comment from Bill Schott

Excellent

We've reached the X already. Wow, this has gone by fast. Almost to the end. The Xray Tetra, which Inever knew existed, get a cool drawing, fun poem, swell pictures, and lots of data to bring us all up to speed. Good stuff.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020

I know, it suddenly reached X in a blink! Twenty-four letters completed, and only two left to do. It's been fun. But what has struck me most is, how much man-made climate change and man's greed in taking, and not replacing, is destroying so many of them. Let's hope we can stop it.
I have to ask, your picture, it really looks like that sea-monkey I have in the second to last picture, but I'm sure it's not. What is it? :))
Thank you for the lovely review, my friend. Have a great day. :) Sandra xx

reply by Bill Schott on 10-Sep-2020

I believe it is a sea worm.

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020

It looks just like that sea monkey, which is a type of worm, so it could be it. How weird that I should have that one in this letter.

Comment from roof35

Exceptional

This well written with no errors and full of information about the subject. The illustrations pair perfectly and set the stage for your words. I cannot wait to buy this book for my grandson.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020

Thank you so very much for your lovely review and the six stars! I'm really pleased you have enjoyed this one. I've been so surprised and delighted at how popular this series has been, it's been a lot of work, but worth it. Two letters to go! Thank you again, your review was a wonderful start to my day. :)) Sandra

Comment from Justin Chopin

Excellent

Very interesting facts Sandra. I was really intrigued by how this fascinating fish especially the information you gave that it was able to have 300 to 400 eggs. Well done keep up the great work.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020

Thank you, Justin. For such a tiny fish, it has a lot going for it, hasn't it? Lol. I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading about them. Thank you! :)) Sandra

reply by Justin Chopin on 10-Sep-2020

You're welcome.

Comment from nomi338

Exceptional

This was indeed an amazing revelation of a life from I had no prior knowledge of. I am simply amazed by the variety of God's creations. Who can even imagine what he had in mind when he created this species. Whatever his reason, the world is more entertaining I think, with the addition of this very interesting fish. Thank you for this highly entertaining write

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020

Thank you so very much for the lovely review and six star award, my dear Nomi, that is so kind of you. It is amazing how many creatures God has in His fold. We are just one of them. I wonder how many other species there are that we don't know about. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this one, my dear friend, thank you. Sending you a warm hug. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from RPSaxena

Exceptional

Hello Sandra xx,
X is for X-ray Tetra - Nice piece in taking the series forward in an interesting way.
Description in both Verse and Prose is lovely.
Pictures enhance depth and beauty of the theme.
As usual, Entertaining as well as Educative!
Undoubtedly, worth appreciating, and deserves to be honored with SIX STARS.

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020

Thank you so very much for this amazing review, and the six star award! You always give such valued reviews, my friend, and always so encouraging. I really appreciate it. Only two left to do!! Have a lovely day. :) Sandra xx

reply by RPSaxena on 10-Sep-2020

Sandra xx, Most Welcome!
&
So far as Six Stars are concerned, you ACTUALLY deserve much more keeping in mind your so LOVELY + MARVELOUS RESEARCH work.
With best wishes,
~ RP

reply by the author on 10-Sep-2020

You've really made me blush now! Thank you. I've never had such a lovely compliment about my writing. Sending you a warm hug, my friend. :))

reply by RPSaxena on 12-Sep-2020

Hi Sandra, Most Welcome & Keep this spirit up!
With best wishes,
~ RP

Comment from phill doran

Excellent

Hello Sandra
What a good idea - I am sorry I am only coming to this at X (unless you are working backwards!)
This is a clever project and X is a tricky letter in many areas (it has ruined many an ABC poem!) I recall someone saying that the principle use of a xylophone was merely to illustrate the letter X in children's books.
A couple of nits, but they are slight and do not detract from the reading;
...12 year-old grandson (12-year-old)
...little chapies. (chappies)
...are difficult to find (you have a double space after 'are')
...found in fresh water or (ditto after 'fresh')
I wish you well in finishing this work and with your continued writing.
Cheers - stay safe
phill

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020

Hello Phill, thank you so very much for your lovely review. Yes, two letters to go, it's been a long project with all the research, but such fun. I don't know about my grandson, but I've learnt masses doing this.
I have sorted those nits out, thank you for that. It is important to get this right because a few copies have already been ordered for Eric's school when it's published. I don't want his head-teacher picking up my nits! lol. Thank you again for your help. I appreciated it immensely. Have a lovely day! :)) Sandra

Comment from equestrik

Excellent

I love these little fish. I also am really enjoying your additions as you move through the alphabet. Once you get to z, I will have to go back and see the others. :)

 Comment Written 08-Sep-2020

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reply by the author on 09-Sep-2020

Thank you so much for this lovely review, it's so nice to know that you are enjoying this series. Only Y and Z to go! Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra