An astonishing array of very short stories that take alliteration to a completely new level with absolutely EVERY word beginning with the same letter.
Pocketful of Poesies is unlike any publication you have ever previously perused and that is quite a phenomenal pursuance.
Pocketful of Poesies is a pick of perfectly plangent dark tales. An astonishing array of very short stories that take alliteration to a completely new level with absolutely EVERY word beginning with the same letter.
This mind blowing volume of amazing alliteration, such as “Annie and Adam’s Adventure at Arthur’s Animal Aid Association,” “Betty Bets Billy ‘Bout Blowing Bigger Bubbles Better,”and “Colin Couldn’t Comprehend Chafing Cream” WILL blow your mind.
The alphabet may have 26 letters but there is no rule that each word you use has to start with a different one each time and Toula Mavridou-Messer proves just that in Volume One of Pocketful of Poesies.
Excerpt
Annie and Adam’s Adventure at Arthur’s Animal Aid Association
“Annie! Annie!” Adam appealed.
“Aye, Adam,” answered Annie animatedly.
“Annie, Aunty Agnes announced another appointment at Arthur’s Animal Aid Association.”
Adam asked Annie, “…are Adam and Annie allowed?”
Annie amused, answered Adam, ““Aunty Agnes always allows Annie and Adam along.”
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Professional Reviews
Wordsmithery at it's finest!
Unlike Toula Mavridou-Messer, the author, I have no words. Well, I have one word, WORDSMITH.
The Urban Dictionary has almost as many words as Ms M-M and they describe a wordsmith as 'One with the ability to effortlessly string together words, no matter their actual meaning, in an instance and in such a way it brings a smile to the faces of those listening, sometimes often laughter or tears of admiration for having heard someone with such an amazing skill.'
Ms M-M is a wordsmith beyond compare making this book brilliant for both older children for whom Wowee!! A riveting ride! This book delivers alliteration to the max, with fabulous illustrations that capture each character and a journey with each that is not only fun, but takes your brain through its paces as you race to keep up with Toula's wordsmith-ery! Fun to read out loud with the family!!
Wonderful read for all ages!
What wondrous word weasling, with wisecracking wit!
Cheetham children cheerfully chuckled.
And after writing just two lines like that, I appreciate the skill with which this book was created even more! Well done TM-M, (and JM for the fabulous illustrations!). Heartily recommend Pocketful of Poesies for young and old alike.
For All Ages!
This book was a very fun and hilarious read. Its an alphabetized rhythmic collection of descriptive words and phrases. Each letter has its own funny, quirky story. My favorite one was "Sara Should Stay Sober" because it is funny and clever and i love the illustration on that page. Another part that is very cool are the funny illustrations. As well as the Sara Should Stay Sober illustration i loved the Middle-aged Max Melts Mammoth Mohawk illustration. Overall i really enjoyed reading this book and i think it is for all ages. If you are young i think you will like this book a great deal, as well if you are a teenager such as me. Even adults will enjoy this book i believe as it is a very fun exciting and funny read.
A humorous look at the world and life through my eyes.
Follow the author and his wife, as they travel the world …. several times over.
Laugh at their funny stories, self-inflicted crazy events, strange observations, wacky zoo facts and snippets
