An illustrated poetry book for children

Three sample poems and a sample illustration from "The Edible Zoo," my new book of poems for small children.


Horse-radish Sandwich


When the munchies come to call,
I’ll eat anything at all,
But my very favorite dish,
Is a horse-radish sand-a-wich.

I love to nosh on lady fingers,
Cos their fancy flavor lingers,
On a cruder plane or not,
Corn dogs really hit the spot,
But when I’m King I will decree,
Horse-radish sandwiches for me!

Hot dogs are a fave of mine,
Although I hate the fur,
And for catfish oft I pine,
Specially when they purr,
Still my favorite dish of all,
Horse-radish sandwich has it all!

What I’ll readily admit is,
I think by now you’ve guessed it,
What I love the most is,
A tasty, furry, maned and curried,

horse-
radish
sandwich!



The Aardvark


The aardvark is a curious beast,
But makes a tempting furry feast,
When dipped in chocolate or when greased,
And fried with cabbage and with leeks.

Oh aardvark! Culinary gem,
I like to nibble now and then,
On freeze-dried chips of aardvark dipped,
In cheesy spread with cognac sipped.

Or aardvark cutlets would be nice,
Laid upon a bed of rice,
And garnished with a hop-toad sushi,
Left to sit until it's mooshy.




Take me out to the ball game!


Hear the roar of the crowd,
It’s getting mighty loud,
But why do all the people cheer?
Is the team out on the field?
Does the half-time show appeal?
Or is it something else without a peer?

Hot dogs! Hot dogs! Tastiest of treats!
Hot dogs! Hot dogs! Friendliest of meats!

I like them hot, with ketchup,
Relish, mustard too,
I like them in a toasted bun,
With onions … how ‘bout you?

So take me to the ball game,
I’ll go with you there tonight,
But I don’t care who wins or plays,
To me that’s all the same.

I want some hot dogs! Hot dogs!
Hot and fresh and good!
Hot dogs! Hot dogs!
Please fetch them if you would!

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