Come Grow With Me
Inspirational Poems For Children
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THE FROG STORY My sister is upset with me; she won’t speak to me at all. It started in the back yard, while I was playing ball. You see, I found this bullfrog and he was such a winner, that I put him in my pocket and played ball until dinner. I sort of forgot about it as I got ready for bed. He must have crawled out of my jeans and to the bathroom he sped. My sister was taking a bubble bath and I thought I must be dreaming, when I awoke and all I heard was screaming, screaming, screaming! She was sitting in the tub with huge bubbles all around. Froggie perched on the edge of the tub not bothered by the sound. So, I tried to catch him but he jumped away, you see, right in the tub with my sister and that’s why she’s mad at me. I’ll try to make amends and I’ll do her chores and all And I sure won't catch another frog while I'm out playing ball!
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COME GROW WITH ME is an inspirational book of children’s poetry written from a child’s point of view. These poems emphasize the many conflicting feelings of happiness, disappointment and fear during formative years. The importance of family ties and faith are exemplified as pointers in making decisions affecting interpersonal relationships.
“Ordinary Girl” is about a wheelchair bound girl whose young neighbor will have nothing to do with her. “Broccoli” tells about a small boy who does not like vegetables but who eventually understands that by eating them he will become strong and healthy. “My Little Brother” tells of a young lad whose little brother tags along everywhere he goes but the boy soon realizes that he is setting an important example for his sibling. “Our House” explains how a girl from a very large family has to share even a bed with her sisters, and how she is waiting for their ship to come in. The book also includes poetry regarding the important role grandparents play in a child’s life.
It is the desire of the author that your child will find comfort and understanding in the growing and learning process of his or her life in these short poems. Two of the author’s grandchildren have brittle bone disease therefore some of the proceeds of this book will benefit the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.
About the Author
Linda (MiMi’) Wise resides in Smithfield, Virginia and loves writing stories for and about children. A world traveler and involved volunteer, Linda works with Habitat for Humanity, her local woman’s club, and also finds time for administrative assignments for her church. Linda and her husband, Jim, are dedicated radio amateurs specializing in contacts with overseas operators and emergency communications. For almost twenty years, Linda has created unique collectable porcelain dolls, including both Native American and more traditional types. Linda draws from her life’s experiences and travels and those of her children and five grand children, two of whom have Osteogenesis Imperfecta (brittle bone disease). The International Library of Poetry recognized Linda in the 2005 Editor’s Choice Award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry. Through her inspirational poetry she hopes to give encouragement to children who read her books. A portion of the proceeds from this book will be donated to the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation.