I’ve already introduced you to Laura E. Richards, author of “Ballad of China”, https://sustainabilitea.wordpress.com/2012/11/27/a-ballad-of-china/. Here’s another of her poems, which I also read in one of our orange Childcraft books. In these days of cell phones, children might not understand how the elephant could get his truck tangled in the phone, but they’ll enjoy the rhythms and rhymes. (more…)
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Eletelephony
Posted: January 21, 2013 in Miscellaneous, Poetry, TechnologyTags: A Ballad Of China, elephants, Eletelephony, famous people, humorous poetry, Laura E. Richards, miscellaneous, poems, poetry, poetry for children, rhymes, technology, telephones
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A Ballad of China
Posted: November 27, 2012 in Animals, Just for fun, Memories, PoetryTags: A Ballad Of China, animals, Childcraft, children's poetry, Dilliki Dolliki Dinah, fairy tales, Hy Kokolorum, just for fun, Laura E. Richards, memories, poems, poetry, World Book
When I was a child, we owned an orange set of Childcraft books by World Book. ( I still have the books from the set that aren’t dated.) Several of the books had poems and this was one of my favorites. For some reason, while working around the house today, unpacking, going through mail and other post-vacation activities, this poem insinuated itself into my head and wouldn’t go away. You might enjoy it and if you have children or grandchildren, it’s highly likely they’ll love its cadences and story. So I present for your enjoyment… (more…)
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