Little Hopper Learns a Lesson, R&M Children's Options

[Eisa]

This is another children's poem I was thinking of submitting to a children's magazine with 'Candy Clouds'



Little Hopper Learns a Lesson

A little lemon hopper went
out foraging alone,
but disobeyed his mother by
meandering from home.

When Mummy Locust noticed him,
it was a great relief
to find him sitting in the grass
and nibbling on a leaf.

A hungry gecko scurried by
intent on grabbing lunch,
“Watch out!” his mummy called aloud,
then heard a splitting crunch.

Her son was in the lizard’s mouth
legs wriggling all about;
the gecko didn’t swallow him
but gave a croaky shout.

It spat him out and scampered off
-- a snake had slithered near
that hissed at little hopper who
began to shake with fear.

“Come quick” his mother shouted, as
they jumped into a tree,
where mummy saw the lizard must
have munched poor hopper’s knee --

The snake’s arrival saved him from
the hungry lizard’s tummy,
but Hopper’s learned his lesson well
and listens to his mummy.

[jgdittier]

This is another children's poem I was thinking of submitting to a children's magazine with 'Candy Clouds'

Little Hopper Learns a Lesson

A little lemon hopper went
out foraging alone,
but disobeyed his mother by
meandering from home.

When Mummy Locust noticed him,
it was a great relief
to find him sitting in the grass
and nibbling on a leaf.

A hungry gecko scurried by
intent on grabbing lunch,
“Watch out!” his mummy called aloud,
then heard a splitting crunch.

Her son was in the lizard’s mouth
legs wriggling all about;
the gecko didn’t swallow him
but gave a croaky shout.

It spat him out and scampered off
-- a snake had slithered near
that hissed at little hopper who
began to shake with fear.

“Come quick” his mother shouted, as
they jumped into a tree,
where mummy saw the lizard must
have munched poor hopper’s knee --

The snake’s arrival saved him from
the hungry lizard’s tummy,
but Hopper’s learned his lesson well
and listens to his mummy.

Dear Eisa,
A charming little story with a strong moral. Perfect for youth.
I'll read this one to my grandson when he's here this weekend.
Cheers, Ron jgd

[AMETHYST]

This one is a favorite of mine, and I just printed to read it to Lauren. I went through this with a fine tooth comb, and can only say ... how about making a manuscript with your childrens' poetry and get it published. This is delightful and absolutely, beyond well written. I quite enjoyed this.

... Sorry I've no nits or nibbles at all. It is word perfect!

Hugs, Liz ...

[Eisa]

Dear Eisa,
A charming little story with a strong moral. Perfect for youth.
I'll read this one to my grandson when he's here this weekend.
Cheers, Ron jgd

Thanks Ron -- I hope your grandson enjoys it!

Snow

[Eisa]

This one is a favorite of mine, and I just printed to read it to Lauren. I went through this with a fine tooth comb, and can only say ... how about making a manuscript with your childrens' poetry and get it published. This is delightful and absolutely, beyond well written. I quite enjoyed this.

... Sorry I've no nits or nibbles at all. It is word perfect!

Hugs, Liz ...

Oh Thanks Liz! -- I really enjoy writing for children. I would like to write a book for children, but don't have enough suitable poems yet. I'm writing 2 short children's poems, so that would fill it out. You can probably guess, the inspiration for this one was my reptiles.

Thanks again Liz -- I'm glowing in your praise

Hugs

Snow

[AMETHYST]

Hey Snow,

You will ... get those thoughts and ideas flowing onto paper. You have such a gift and talent for bringing to life rhymes for children. Yes... it is an open field. There isn't all that much out there and I noticed over the years, publishing companies and magazines are always looking for children's poetry. In fact, why don't you start with childrens magazines like Humpty Dumpty... and highlights for children, which is always looking for good childrens poems that relate to the world and nature around us. Even if a few get through, it gives you a resume to offer a publisher when submitting your manuscript for publication.

Just thinking out loud! LOL

Hugs, Liz

[wordsart]

I enjoyed this poem and all the rhythm and rhyme worked well for me.
But I am sad about little hoper's knee.

Can he grow a new leg?


Jenni

[Eisa]

Hey Snow,

You will ... get those thoughts and ideas flowing onto paper. You have such a gift and talent for bringing to life rhymes for children. Yes... it is an open field. There isn't all that much out there and I noticed over the years, publishing companies and magazines are always looking for children's poetry. In fact, why don't you start with childrens magazines like Humpty Dumpty... and highlights for children, which is always looking for good childrens poems that relate to the world and nature around us. Even if a few get through, it gives you a resume to offer a publisher when submitting your manuscript for publication.

Just thinking out loud! LOL

Hugs, Liz

Thanks for your very good advice Liz. I'm taking it all on board!

Hugs Snow

[Eisa]

I enjoyed this poem and all the rhythm and rhyme worked well for me.
But I am sad about little hoper's knee.

Can he grow a new leg?


Jenni

I'm glad you enjoyed this Jenni. I don't think poor hopper can grow a new leg, but from what I've seen of hoppers, they manage very well without one.

Snow

[Aggiel]

Little Hopper Learns a Lesson

A little lemon hopper went
out foraging alone,
but disobeyed his mother by
meandering from home.

When Mummy Locust noticed him,
it was a great relief
to find him sitting in the grass
and nibbling on a leaf.

A hungry gecko scurried by
intent on grabbing lunch,
“Watch out!” his mummy called aloud,
then heard a splitting crunch.

Her son was in the lizard’s mouth
legs wriggling all about;
the gecko didn’t swallow him
but gave a croaky shout.

It spat him out and scampered off
-- a snake had slithered near
that hissed at little hopper who
began to shake with fear.

“Come quick” his mother shouted, as
they jumped into a tree,
where mummy saw the lizard must
have munched poor hopper’s knee --

The snake’s arrival saved him from
the hungry lizard’s tummy,
but Hopper’s learned his lesson well
and listens to his mummy.

Snow,

This is a cute story.I really enjoy reading it.

Aggie

[Eisa]

Snow,

This is a cute story.I really enjoy reading it.

Aggie

Thanks Aggie

Snow