As she was playing in the paddling pool in the garden yesterday I asked Sophie what her favourite poem was . As she tested her newly created waterslide she recited this poem happlily "
When a tooth falls out ,
my mouth feels gappy
But it only shows up
If I get too happy
;-)
Absolutely and stunningly original and sincere! Please tell Sophie that I am looking forward to the experience as I draw older and older :)
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of THAT poem! I love it! Especially because she had a poem so readily available.
ReplyDeleteIt comes from a poetry book for children called "the moon has got his pants on " by Steve Turner .He has also written Rhys' favourite poem "the Day i fell down the toilet " But Steve writes for adults too .He is the brother of a friend of mine although i have not met him .He is also a music journalist and has just written a novel about the orchestra that played as the Titanic went down called "The band that played on "
ReplyDeleteI just love authors that inspire children to enjoy reading .Sophie aged 6 knew tjis poem off by heart and then showed me her new front teeth