AmaZing Animals
Viewing comments for Chapter 25 "Amazing Animals - Y"The A-Z of animals and facts
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Comment from alexisleech
Well, boys will be boys, so it doesn't surprise me that the male Yaks herd together. The fact that they're herbivores makes me like them even more, and they're not as big as I thought, so sound as placid as your average cow. Here's hopping their numbers continue to increase and they will never go the way of many and become extinct.
Well done, you, for another fascinating post, and congrats to Graham for another excellent piece of artwork. What a team!
Alexis xxx
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Well, boys will be boys, so it doesn't surprise me that the male Yaks herd together. The fact that they're herbivores makes me like them even more, and they're not as big as I thought, so sound as placid as your average cow. Here's hopping their numbers continue to increase and they will never go the way of many and become extinct.
Well done, you, for another fascinating post, and congrats to Graham for another excellent piece of artwork. What a team!
Alexis xxx
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Aw, thank you, Alexis, for another of your lovely reviews and all the lovely stars. I was surprised at their size, I thought they looked so much bigger by their photos. I'm delighted you enjoyed reading this one. Only one left to do! Warm hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx
Comment from pome lover
Heavenly days, Sandra! I've never seen so much information! Your grandson is going to be the most well informed young man from this book alone! This was very interesting reading for us adults, too. I learned a lot.
It's hard to think of people taming yaks ten thousand years ago.
Congratulations on All Time Best! Good for you!
Katharine - pome lover
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Heavenly days, Sandra! I've never seen so much information! Your grandson is going to be the most well informed young man from this book alone! This was very interesting reading for us adults, too. I learned a lot.
It's hard to think of people taming yaks ten thousand years ago.
Congratulations on All Time Best! Good for you!
Katharine - pome lover
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Researching the yak had many surprises, they are such an interesting creature with a lot to offer the world. I liked the fact that they aren't at all aggressive unless they think you are a danger to their calves. Like any mother would be. :))
Thank you so very much for the six stars, Katherine, and this lovely review. I really appreciated them both. Warm hugs. Sandra
Comment from Debra Franze
Great poem about the yak. I learned something today. There are so many species of animals that we take advantage of and do not even know they exist. I enjoyed learning about the letter Y for Yak. Love the picture too. Good luck with the new book, for your grandson.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Great poem about the yak. I learned something today. There are so many species of animals that we take advantage of and do not even know they exist. I enjoyed learning about the letter Y for Yak. Love the picture too. Good luck with the new book, for your grandson.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you so very much for the lovely review and the shiny six stars, Debra! You're right about there being many animals we haven't even heard of, this project has been quite an eye-opener for me. I'm delighted you enjoyed reading this one. Thank you. Warm hugs, Sandra
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Narwhal check it out, maybe could be used for N
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I did use the Narwhal for letter N. I've gone through the whole alphabet and only have Z to do, which I'm researching now. Have a look in my portfolio, you'll see N is for Narwhal. You might like what I've written.
Ps, great minds think alike! xxx
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I will. I will be thinking now for Z.
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It will be finished by Sunday. I'm enjoying this one. Z is quite a character.
Comment from RPSaxena
Hello Sandramitchell,
Y is for Yak. It's a nice piece in continuation having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and beautifully depicting the meaning, features, habits, and habitats of Yaks.
I had heard about Yak, but only now I could know its female counterpart as dri or nak.
Interesting information about Yak through Verse and Prose. Pictures enhance beauty of the theme.
Both style and presentation are commendable.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Hello Sandramitchell,
Y is for Yak. It's a nice piece in continuation having lucid as well as perfectly matching the theme phraseology, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and beautifully depicting the meaning, features, habits, and habitats of Yaks.
I had heard about Yak, but only now I could know its female counterpart as dri or nak.
Interesting information about Yak through Verse and Prose. Pictures enhance beauty of the theme.
Both style and presentation are commendable.
Comment Written 16-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Hello, RP, thank you so very much for your wonderful review, and all those stars! I have really appreciated all your support throughout my ABC book. The last letter coming up soon! I can't believe how fast it went. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx
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Sandra xx, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP
Comment from Mary Vigasin
I complimented you before on your story for this elderly (12) year old.
I still find your stories very well written and very informative. I enjoyed learning about Yak's and the herdsman who attend them.
I know your 12 year old and your other readers would enjoy your whole series.
Good luck.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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I complimented you before on your story for this elderly (12) year old.
I still find your stories very well written and very informative. I enjoyed learning about Yak's and the herdsman who attend them.
I know your 12 year old and your other readers would enjoy your whole series.
Good luck.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Hi Mary, thank you for reading about the yaks. I'm glad you enjoyed the information I chose to put in. There are so many amazing facts about all the animals and other creatures that I've featured, I could have written a small book on each one. One letter to go! Warm hugs, my friend. Sandra
Comment from Raul1
Good for you! I think that it is awesome you're writing a nonfiction book for children. They can all learn about yaks. Excellent work! Good luck in your books sales! I think it is great you're making one for your grandson.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Good for you! I think that it is awesome you're writing a nonfiction book for children. They can all learn about yaks. Excellent work! Good luck in your books sales! I think it is great you're making one for your grandson.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much for your lovely review, Raul, and your encouraging comments. I'm so pleased you enjoyed reading about the yak. Thank you! :) Sandra xx
Comment from rama devi
I love Yaks!Having visited Nepal and been influenced from my teens, by Tibetan Buddhism, I resonated with this post, especially!
Never knew the ladies had a different name!
One spag suggestion for the poem:
for them(,) the cold is fine.
A few for the prose:
The wild yak will mate with more than one female in a single breeding season(,) which is from July to September.
Within ten minutes(,) the calf will be on its legs and walking, (and) then they'll both return to the herd.
Yak herders not only drink the animals' milk,(NO COMMA) but also use it to make delicious butter and cheese.
Good job. This was fascinating!
Great pics too!
Hugs,
rd
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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I love Yaks!Having visited Nepal and been influenced from my teens, by Tibetan Buddhism, I resonated with this post, especially!
Never knew the ladies had a different name!
One spag suggestion for the poem:
for them(,) the cold is fine.
A few for the prose:
The wild yak will mate with more than one female in a single breeding season(,) which is from July to September.
Within ten minutes(,) the calf will be on its legs and walking, (and) then they'll both return to the herd.
Yak herders not only drink the animals' milk,(NO COMMA) but also use it to make delicious butter and cheese.
Good job. This was fascinating!
Great pics too!
Hugs,
rd
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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I would love to go and see them in their natural habitat, but I wouldn't survive the cold, and my joints wouldn't allow it! Age is so restrictive. I'm glad this post resonated with you. It makes it more interesting when you've actually been there. And it's nice that all the facts I've chosen to put into the post, has been, in a way, validated. :))
Thank you so much for reading my letter Y, Rama, and for picking up those nits. I've now made the corrections. Thank you for that. Being a book of non-fiction facts I have to make sure it's perfect. Have a lovely day, my friend. Warm hugs. Sandra xx
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Ah yes...aging is challenging...sigh! I'm only 54 but the process got accelerated a bit in my case, from living three decades in a third world country. Shoulders, knees, hips, ankles, elbows...but, thankfully, not the fingers (yet).
There is, though, a silver lining with aging...the mind gets freer. Body may be restrictive, but the mind can enjoy serenity and wisdom of maturity. Right?! :)
Hope you have a lovely day too. xxoo
Warm hugs,
rd
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I've got more than 20 years on you, and my fingers are swelling, and the replacement knee needs re doing, we have such fun, don't we? But I'm sorry you are going through it at your young age, Rama, that isn't right. You should be at your best now. I see how the people live there, and those little children... It's not right. Take care, my friend. xxx
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Thanks, dear. I did work hard for many years and now feel like I'm in semi-retirement, comparatively! :) Sorry about your fingers and knee. We're having fun with words, anyway! :)
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Warm hugs! xxoo
Comment from Dena Brenner
I loved this Y poem for Yak! I would think Y is one of the more difficult letters to write about for this children's book, and your animal choice is perfect!
I like the structure of the poem followed by the facts about the animal. I especially enjoyed this choice since Yaks are an animal that is easily recognizable and identified with the Tibetan culture, but one which we really don't know very much. I learned a lot.
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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I loved this Y poem for Yak! I would think Y is one of the more difficult letters to write about for this children's book, and your animal choice is perfect!
I like the structure of the poem followed by the facts about the animal. I especially enjoyed this choice since Yaks are an animal that is easily recognizable and identified with the Tibetan culture, but one which we really don't know very much. I learned a lot.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you so much, Dena, for this lovely review, which was so encouraging. I really appreciated your thoughts. Only one letter left to do! Warm hugs, Sandra. xx
Comment from Mimi Linny
The Yak is a wonderful selection for your "Y" chapter and gives wonderful background on a vulnerable species. Love the poetic introduction of the Yak which is a perfect lead-in to all the facts and history of this unusual animal. The few extra fun-facts are a great closing for your "Y" chapter! So interesting and certainly a great study piece for young readers!
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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The Yak is a wonderful selection for your "Y" chapter and gives wonderful background on a vulnerable species. Love the poetic introduction of the Yak which is a perfect lead-in to all the facts and history of this unusual animal. The few extra fun-facts are a great closing for your "Y" chapter! So interesting and certainly a great study piece for young readers!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2020
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Thank you so very much for your lovely review, Mimi, and all the shiny stars. I have to say, researching this animal was a joy. I could have written so much more about them. I'm delighted you enjoyed reading about them. Have a lovely day! Sandra xx
Comment from robyn corum
Sandra,
What fun! There probably aren't too many animals whose names begin with 'y' - but this was definitely an interesting choice. So many things I did not know!
Only one nit:
-->Wild yaks are heavily built, and have strong bulky (bodies),
--> to avoid 'built' x2
Thanks!
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Sandra,
What fun! There probably aren't too many animals whose names begin with 'y' - but this was definitely an interesting choice. So many things I did not know!
Only one nit:
-->Wild yaks are heavily built, and have strong bulky (bodies),
--> to avoid 'built' x2
Thanks!
Comment Written 15-Sep-2020
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2020
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Thank you for that, Robyn, I've changed it now. I didn't see it until you pointed it out. One more to go, and then it's finished. Enjoy your day, my friend. :)) Sandra x
