Friday, October 16, 2009

Poetry Friday: Jody Calls and LGM on the Move



(all images courtesy of my multi-talented agent, Tina Wexler)

Today's the last day to enter a jody call in the comments here or here in order to win a signed copy of Operation Yes. What the heck---you can even enter on this post (but read the rules first.)  And remember, this is for fun---people sweat to jody calls, not dress up in tuxedos and read them with a sonorous voice at Carnegie Hall.  So take a chance, let go of your "indoor voice," and see what happens when you tap your inner drill sergeant.





To inspire you, I present the current butt-kicking fabulous entries (including one from my mom who felt bad that there weren't more entries.... way to go, MOM!)







I DON'T KNOW BUT I'VE BEEN TOLD
CHILDREN'S BOOKS ARE GOOD AS GOLD
AUTHORS POUND OUT PLOT AND THEME
LETS THOSE CHILDREN LEARN AND DREAM

SOUND OFF!
CHILD-REN'S
SOUND OFF!
WRI-TERS
CHILDREN'S WRITERS!
SOUND OFF!

I DON'T KNOW BUT I'VE BEEN TOLD
READING BOOKS WILL HELP YOU GROW
C'MON KIDS AND DREAM WITH ME
EXPLORE YOUR POSSIBILITIES!

SOUND OFF!
DREAM BIG
SOUND OFF!
LET'S READ!
DREAM BIG - LET'S READ!
SOUND OFF!









I DON’T KNOW BUT IT’S BEEN SAID
TO BE REAL SMART, BE WELL READ.

IMAGINE WHY I SCRATCHED MY HEAD
WHEN MY SON ASKED WHY AUTHORS WERE DEAD?!

L’ENGLE, TOLKIEN, AND BURNETT.
C.S. LEWIS? WE HAVE THE SET.

A QUICK SEARCH AND HE FELT BETTER
@BEVERLYCLEARY IS NOW ON TWITTER.

LIBRARIES, INDIES, AND COFFEE SHOPS
ARE WRITERS’ FAVORITE PIT STOPS.

BUT THANKS TO THOSE WHO BLOG AND TWEET
THEIR READERS RECEIVE A GENUINE TREAT!

----KRISTIN








I DON'T KNOW, BUT IT'S BEEN SAID
CHILDREN'S BOOKS ARE READ IN BED,
ON THE COUCH WITH JAM AND BREAD,
ANYWHERE FROM A TO ZED.

I DO KNOW, IT'S SAFE TO SAY
SARA'S BOOKS ARE A-OK,
POS-I-TIVE-LY MAKE MY DAY,
NEW ONE'S COMING-SHOUT HOORAY!



---Mary Lewis












Reading Rocks!


I don’t know, but I’ve been told
a good book’s worth more than gold.


At the book store you can find
stories--almost any kind.


Special books can take you far,
check out Where the Wild Things Are.


Charlotte’s Web or Dr. Seuss, 
Nate the Great or Mother Goose


Harry Potter, Junie B.,
Goodnight Moon, The Giving Tree


Books can take you any place--
countries, worlds, or outer space.


---Donna V. 








They say that when you're reading
The real world disappears
So I'm grabbing Judy Blume
Cause I've got dishes out my ears


And if I read some L'Engle
There's no dust upon my shelves
And if I read some Rowling
I'll get help from three house elves


The laundry's getting moldy
The vacuum might be broke
But Octavian's escaping
Wimpy Kid just told a joke


My own kid's done with school
Let the wild rumpus start
We'll order out for dinner
Pumpkin juice and treacle tart


Oh Lord, I want to read
My house has gone to seed
Please, Lord, I want to read 
nowwwwwww.














HOW MANY BOOKS CAN A CHILD READ?
         MANY, MANY, MANY  IF YOU PLANT A SEED

     HOW DO YOU PLANT THE SEED YOU ASK?
         READ TO YOUR CHILD IT'S NOT A TASK

     WHAT TYPE OF BOOKS WILL THEY ADORE?
         DEPENDS ON THE CHILD THERE'S BOOKS GALORE

     WHAT EXACTLY WILL MY CHILD GAIN?
         LOVE, EXPLORATION, AN IMPROVED BRAIN

     WHAT IF MY CHILD DOESN'T LIKE TO READ?
         FIND A WAY TO MAKE IT FUN. PLANT THE SEED.

     THANKS FOR THE ADVICE-I'LL FOLLOW THROUGH
         I'LL READ TO MY CHILD THAT'S WHAT I'LL DO.








I DON’T KNOW BUT I’VE BEEN TOLD
GREEN EGGS AND HAM ALL SMELL LIKE MOLD
I DO NOT LIKE THEM SO I SAY
NOW LET ME BE AND RUN AWAY!

I DO NOT LIKE THEM HERE OR THERE
I DO NOT LIKE THEM, SO BEWARE
GREEN EGGS AND HAM ARE STRANGE TO ME
THE COLOR’S OFF AND THEY’RE SLIMY!

GREEN EGGS (AND HAM!)
GREEN EGGS (AND HAM!)
DON’T MAKE ME EAT THEM
UNCLE SAM!

GREEN EGGS (AND HAM!)
GREEN EGGS (AND HAM!)
DON’T MAKE ME EAT THEM
UNCLE SAM!

YOU SERVE THEM IN THE DINING HALL
TO EAT, BE STRONG, AND GROW REAL TALL
OK, ONE TASTE--JUST GO AWAY
DON’T COME AGAIN ANOTHER DAY

SAY! (HEY!) SAY! (HEY!)
GREEN EGGS AND HAM ARE ON MY TRAY
AND IN MY MOUTH AND DOWN THE HATCH
THESE EGGS AND HAM ARE QUITE A CATCH!

YUM! (YUM!) YUM (YUM!) GREEN EGGS AND HAM
PLEASE GIVE ME MORE, CHEF UNCLE SAM!









Poetry Friday is hosted today by the quick-marching Laura Purdie Salas, who is so organized she could lead her own poetry platoon. 

10 comments:

  1. I posted it on the Operation Yes website, but wanted to do it here, too. (It's longer than 12 lines, btw.)

    I don’t know but I’ve been told
    green eggs and ham all smell like mold
    I don’t like them so I say
    Now let me be and run away!

    I do not like them here or there
    I do not like them, so beware
    Green eggs and ham are strange to me
    The color’s off and they’re slimy!

    Green eggs (and ham!)
    Green eggs (and ham!)
    Don’t make me eat them
    Uncle Sam!

    You serve them in the dining hall
    To eat, be strong, and grow real tall
    Ok, one taste--just go away
    Don’t come again another day

    Say! (Hey!) Say! (Hey!)
    Green eggs and ham are on my tray
    And in my mouth and down the hatch
    These eggs and ham are quite a catch!

    Yum! (Yum!) Yum (Yum!) Green eggs and ham
    Please give me more, chef Uncle Sam!

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  2. I can't see the pictures :(.

    But I love the jody calls!

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  3. I couldn't see the pictures either.

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  4. Arrrgh. Sorry about the missing pictures---I think it was a permissions issue with Kodak Gallery. I've re-uploaded them, so that should fix it, but now I'm thinking that a lot of readers missed seeing them. They really are cool.

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  5. Those are great -- what fun! We already have a copy of your book here. :)

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  6. Yay! I can see all the LGM now. LOVE them!

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  7. My apologies to Amber and Maribeth---in fixing the picture problem, I somehow didn't get your two entries up with the rest of them. Rest assured, you are ALL entered in the contest. Results soon!

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  8. Dang I wish I woulda gotten it together to write my jody call!!!! These are awesome!!

    How was Kidlit Con???

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  9. I LOVE your Mom's call. Aren't moms the best?

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