"We’re not uptight
as our Bertie buddy knows.
We’re hang loose laces and
we don’t do bows!"
You know the kids with hang loose laces…you see they walking down the street every day and wonder how they manage not to land on their butts when they stomp on the undone danglers. And you likely know someone who is never seen without his or her favorite hat….no matter the event or activity. Alice Schertle has chosen a varied lot of clothing and accessories and given each its own distinctive voice to share in her new collection. From galoshes to jammies, and old t-shirts to soccer jerseys, she entertains her readers with humor and chutzpah. Bravo!
What a great book this is to share with young would-be poets. It shows them that you can write poems about your world and anything in it. You need to use your senses, your heart and your love of words to talk about the everyday and to use this amazing poet as a mentor for your writing dreams.
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