Funny Bone Tickling Poetry

These festive crafts and games will make this holiday season your family's most entertaining yet. via Redbook Magazine

30 Fun Christmas Activities for Kids (That You'll Get a Kick Out of, Too) These festive crafts and games will make this holiday season your family's most entertaining yet.

🌟Happy New Years everyone! 🌟

Although the days with little kids often seem long, the years fly by. Use this practical and purposeful blueprint to savor the moments you have together.

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How To Spend More Quality Time With Your Child Although the days with little kids often seem long, the years fly by. Use this practical and purposeful blueprint to savor the moments you have together.

Good words are worth much, and cost little!

Celebrating love, community, and family. Happy first day of Kwanzaa!

It's easy to get caught up in all the business of Christmas, but I'm wishing you a peaceful Christmas full of the most important things 💗

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"My preschooler got a big kick out of these kids’ poetry books from . At 4 years old, he’s starting to finally “get” jokes and funny poems. And of course, because he’s a boy, he fully appreciates any kind of toilet humor 😂. Fleishman has recently released a new set of poetry books for all ages, kindergarten through second grade: Bedtime Story for grades 5-7, Take A Hike for grades 3-5, and Toilet Trouble for K-2nd grade. Filled with energetic illustrations, word games, and hilarious poems, the books have given my son and I a LOT of fun while we are stuck inside during winter weather."

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Here are a few photos from my Murphy School visit! It truly was the best time with the most incredible kids! Thank you so much for having me!

Another awesome customer review on 'Bedtime Story' from Amazon!

"Remember when the Shrek movie first came to theatres in 2001? What made it special (I believe) were the many double entendres that allowed not only children to enjoy, but adults as well. I do not know and have not heard of ANY adult complain about the movie.

Similarly, these books are full of double entendres. I have read this book in addition to other books by the author. He adds a poetic flare to real life experiences, experiences that both children AND adults can relate to, and find humour in. It’s genius. A few months ago, both my niece and I read If The Earth Is Round together, and we were rolling on the floor laughing."

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Turn good, positive thoughts into a reality!

My 2nd series book, Take a Hike! contains poems for Intermediate Readers (Grades 3-5). If you're still needing to buy holiday gifts for the little ones in your life, you still have time! 😋

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Hey there! I was recently interviewed by thepenmuse.net. Please check out this wide-ranging interview, which includes topics not discussed previously, here: https://bit.ly/2zIC1ht

There is never a dream that is too big!

I love seeing little ones enjoying my books! It truly is the best feeling.

Still have some holiday shopping to do?!

All of my books are available on Amazon now! https://amzn.to/2St2czx

I'm excited to announce that I will be visiting Apple Orchard School in Brookline, MA today! Author visits are the BEST!!! I'll be sure to send you some pics of my visit soon! Wish me luck…

Another great Amazon review from 'Take A Hike'!

"My daughter and I have been looking forward to these new books since we read the first set last year. This one again does not disappoint. They continue Brett's witty use of idioms and puns with each page introducing bright new characters and short stories. As a bonus, the book comes with additional winning poetry from 2nd to 4th grade children with artwork done by the book's artist. Well done. Highly recommend!"

Buy 'Take A Hike' here: https://amzn.to/2SwTZum

Be with those who lift you up.💙

Hi! Yesterday was the 9th annual Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day. I was fortunate to be asked to write a poem about this awesome event! Please check out the poem using the link here: https://bit.ly/2PdYvf3

Oh, and if you have children and weren't able to make it to a bookstore yesterday, please take them today to celebrate this event!

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Hanukkah filled with love and laughs! Happy Hanukkah!

Celeb of the Month poem: Donald Trump

DONALD
He loves playing Spades, but lately Donald's in a slump
He’s lost 20 straight, so right now Donald is a grump
Once he’s out of clubs, he takes his fist and makes a pump
Seems the two of spades did somehow end up Donald's trump

To read more of my celebrity of the month poems, click here: https://bit.ly/2xncs1s

Doing the right thing might be hard, but it will definitely be worth it.

GIVEAWAY REMINDER!

Don't forget to enter my giveaway going on on my Instagram now!

Enter to win all 3 of my new series 2 books PLUS an Amazon gift card!

Enter here: https://bit.ly/2FBF4NO

Hi everyone! I was so happy with the design of my next three books that I went ahead and redesigned my first three books. The redesigned books have even more colorful illustrations and even ‘rhymier’ rhymes!!! These books are available on Amazon now. Please check them out through the link here: https://amzn.to/2P0mzHp

Next to "Where do babies come from," "Is Santa real" ranks as parents' #2 most-dreaded question of all time. At some point, your little one's beliefs in Ol' Saint Nick will be tested; all it takes is one mini Grinch in your child's class to say "Santa isn't real!" for your kid to come home with a lot with questions.

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"Is Santa Real?" How to Handle the Santa Question Like a Pro If your child asks, "Is Santa real," don’t panic. Check out our list of helpful tips for how to handle this conversation for every age group. It was a day just like any other. You're sitting in the usual after-school car line (accompanied by the usual suspects of parents, babysitters, ...

I want to jump into the holiday spirit and spread some holiday cheer! I am going to be giving away all 3 of my series 2 books PLUS an Amazon gift card! Head over to my Instagram page to check out and enter my giveaway!

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It is truly so incredible to see that you guys are loving my series 2 books!

Here is a great review from Amazon on Toilet Trouble:
**This is the word-for-word review from my 8 year old, who just recently finished Toilet Trouble....**

"I especially like 'baba" because it's the opposite of what we do and instead of people counting sheep, it's sheep counting people!" "I also liked 'My Darling Clementine' because they are food but they are in LOVE with each other and they have the same feelings as us" "I also loved the rhymes and all the illustrations" "I give it 5 stars because I read the whole book and giggled the entire time."

Thanks, Jenny!

Wishing you a harvest of blessings, good health and good times. Happy Thanksgiving day!

From printable placemats to DIY scavenger hunts, these activities will ensure you can enjoy your meal (mostly) in peace. via Real Simple

10 Thanksgiving Activities That Will Keep Kids Busy During Dinner From printable placemats to DIY scavenger hunts, these activities will ensure you can enjoy your meal (mostly) in peace.

Good things happen to good people.

My NEW Series 2 books are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Indie Bound!

Shop them here:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P0mzHp
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Indie Bound: https://bit.ly/2CUTR3q

I recently received another review for my second intermediate book, Take a Hike! This one is from Readers’ Favorite. The review is too long to post here, but I thought this line was particularly awesome: “…an adorable collection of 30 poems that will put a smile on the faces of young readers.”

Do you know any young readers who like to smile? If so, please check out my book here: https://amzn.to/2OdGFbK

Light your fire of creativity!

Hey there! It’s me again. I'll be LIVE with Cyrus Webb in 10 MINUTES on “Conversations LIVE!” at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/conversationslive. Make sure to tune in! I’ll definitely post a link to the interview (if they provide me one!) for those who are unable to listen to the interview live.

Hi, Everyone! I had the privilege of participating in a podcast recently with Sarah Meckler. The interview was a lot of fun and provides some great insights into the content of my beginner, intermediate and advanced children's poetry series. If you have a chance, please take a listen and let me know what you think! Click here: https://bit.ly/2OySolg

Hi there! I recently participated in a short interview. In this interview, I reveal for the first time what I have planned for 2019. Here's a hint: I think this book will be popular next Christmas... Please click the link here to check out the interview: https://bit.ly/2SSZrss

BOOK RELEASE DAY!!

The day is FINALLY here...

My next three children’s poetry books have officially been released!!!

If you have a chance, please check out my three latest books, which are the second volumes of my beginner, intermediate, and advanced children’s poetry series:
Toilet Trouble (for beginner readers, grades K-2)
Take a Hike! (for intermediate readers, grades 3-5)
Bedtime Story (for advanced readers, grades 5-7).

Shop them here:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/2P0mzHp
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/2RbV7Ui
Indie Bound: https://bit.ly/2CUTR3q
Books.A.Million: https://bit.ly/2JSD56x

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It's the final countdown! My books will be officially released and available for purchase Thursday, November 8th!

Stay tuned for links on where to buy!

Hey there! I recently participated in a live radio interview and thought you might be interested in hearing it. Please click on this link and then ‘fast-forward’ until you get to 35:40. The interview starts there and is about 13 minutes in length. Please tell me you can carve out 13 minutes for me?

https://bit.ly/2ObL7aV