Kids love to "change things" (parents, animals, body parts) but the final stanzas prove it's all OK as is, a bit like the "Midas Touch." This book includes "ME stories" with fanciful changes in design of eyes, ears, legs, nose, etc. in humorous verse and superb color illustrations.

ENGRAVED IN STONE features the wit and wisdom of more than 150 epitaphs from film stars, outlaws, novelists, politicians, artists, gunfighters, explorers, musicians, plus a lot of other people you'll never meet; but maybe wish you had! "I wrote this book for four principal reasons. First and foremost, as a fundraiser for hospice care; secondly, to raise awareness of the wonderful work done by so many selfless volunteers giving care and comfort to...

Behold, mortals, a celebratory homage to all things nerdy. For years we have longed to escape the confines of our parents' basements, but today we Matrix mavens and Lovecraft lovers have emerged from our AV Squad closets and seized the reins of popular culture. Of course, our chronic asthma and social anxiety still keep us from talking to the girl at GameStop, so we have a way to go. Good thing there's Nerd Haiku, a light-hearted, lightsaber–pointed...

Any similarity to persons or places found in this limerick book shall be deemed to be strictly coincidental. The focus of the author, in this volume of over 150 original contemporary social commentary limericks, is to vent his jaundiced opinion on the stated subject matter in rhyme never obscene but, in many instances, appropriately risqué. His objective is to make you aware of his take on the covered subjects, cause you to reflect on same, and,...

A lighthearted collection of 100 humorous haiku about ups and downs of teaching. Never has so much been said in so few words!

A rhyme with illustrations explaining that Nanas know all there is to know for the little ones. A reader friendly picture book written in rhyme that can be read to 2 - 5yr olds and with comprehension by 5yr olds and older. It is also ideal to be read by grandmothers to their grandchildren. Inspired and illustrated by the authors grandchildren putting a charming and amusing slant on everyday questions and comments. * Delightful stories for my grandies *...

These verses will allow us to leave, for a few moments, our world of conflict and chaos and enter into a Realm of ridiculous wry wit, and fun. They are certain to elicit some smiles, a few chuckles, and maybe a belly laugh or two. Some of them were published, years ago, on the Postscripts Page of The Saturday Evening Post; some of them in the Pepper and Salt section of The Wall Street Journal; and some of them, including a contest winning limerick,...

Life is real magic, if you know what I mean 'Cause I can make movies by thinking a scene; And I can pretend I'm a blue submarine (Or maybe I'll even pretend that I'm green) Or I can imagine a big tangerine, Or thousands of monkeys up on the screen, Or an elephant in a designer blue jean- Grab your ticket to the wonderful world of the whimsically weird. In this charming collection of wacky kid's poems, you'll find out why we're throwing the pumpkin...

'Dear Boss' is the story of a young Irish construction worker named Paddy. Paddy is tasked with lugging a load of bricks down from the top of a 14-story building. Instead of slowly carrying down the bricks by hand, he devises a scheme to unload them all at once with a barrel and a pulley. But, he is not strong enough to hold the barrel. The problem is he has already cut the rope. Now he must explain to his boss why he can't come to work due to all...

This is guaranteed funny and guaranteed laughs. It is also one big essay on culture. It has mostly humor with some sadness. A little bit of scary and even some humorous sadness. The rhymes are clever and make it more fun to read and learn. This book is for you. People of all types have said this is some of the funniest things they ever heard, or read. IT all rhymes with a good flow, so it sticks to your ribs. If you are from the city, or if you are...