Hi! I am a member of SCBWI and just discovered your website through theirs. I'm printing your ideas for poetry in the classroom, as I'm always needing more exercises for my creative third graders. I'll let you know how they respond. Hazel Spire Rosemeade Baptist TX

Good poems Kelsey Fulton Elementary Fulton, IL

I am a special education teacher in a small rural school in AL. There are 1000 students, K-12, and I have two language arts classes in addition to the other classes I teach. The language arts classes are elementary (5th and 6th graders) and one high school (8th graders). I enjoy having a poetry unit every year and we have just started this past week. The unit will last 6 weeks and will incorporate library skills, poetry forms, "getting acquainted with famous poets", illustrations, guest speakers, and presenting their own original poems and/or choral readings to parents, faculty, and administrators toward the end of the six weeks. I am always for exciting new ideas msh

I am delighted to have found this site. I teach grade three and the children write poetry weekly. I find it gives such freedom to the children. Thank you for the wonderful ideas Janna Adair Lambton Kingsway School Toronto

I teach an upper division English class, Children's Literature and I use your books every time. Love your web site, too. I am a graduate of Claremont Graduate School in Claremont, California where my doctorate included several courses in Children's Literature. Leilani Brown University of Hawaii, Hilo

Thanks for some good ideas. I am a fifth grade teacher and doing a poetry unit. Some of your ideas can be adapted. We are studying some of the poems of Emily Dickinson but we need some lighter stuff. There is a poet from W. Va. who portrays Emily to classes. She visited my class last year and had the children in the palm of her hand even though the children are very young for some of her poems. It was amazing what she did and how much the children learned. We even had a gingerbread party since gingerbread was Emily's favorite food. She will be again visiting my class on Wed. I so enjoy this poetry unit. Gloria Kilfoyle Center St. Village School Mentor, OH

I just love your poetry!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laura Elena R. Immaculate Conception Columbus, OH

Six-month old Madeleine and I love your poetry! Angie Beumer Johnson Ohio State

I found your site by 'accident' while looking for some poems for my son to compose for his teacher.....and I think it is just wonderful.......Lori G.....Reno, NV

Nice site. Janelle Gendimenico Bloomsburg University

Jocelyn Funtes Hamilton Head Start CT

I used your poetry in a workshop I did last October and will use more of it this weekend. I, too, am a poet, but I never got to study with Myra! I'm jealous... Mary

Lafleur Nashville, TN

Love this site. Geofrey Griffith Peachtree, GA

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Joyce Boyer Windsor Elementary MO

I love poetry . I like writing it and reading it . Well that's all! Kylie Lucy Wortham James Elementary St James, MO

I think your site is cool! your poems are excellent. Sian P.

I enjoyed your web site very much. I have downloaded the sounds to use with third and forth grade students. Elena Williams Richfield Elementary MN

I love your web site and your poems. I teach first grade and I am doing a poet study in my Masters program. Karen Shipman Anniston, AL

I am so fond of all the poems in Old Tree: but the favorite has to do with the wording about the tree being so well squirreled. Great! Pat DeMay Livingston, AL

We really enjoy your poems. We will visit your web page again sometime. Mindy H. & Brittany L. Brushton, Bangor

Kristine, Your ideas for kids and teachers are wonderful. I'm an early childhood education student here at Wright State University with a concentration in English. Your Kids' Page even encouraged me! Congratulations on a job well done! Carrie Jez Wright State University

Laycie Britnee Stoner Villa Del Rey Baton Rouge, LA

I just read one of your poems in Cricket Called "Seesaw Stalks" i really liked it even though I'm 13 years old. I enjoy poetry and have a hard time finding stuff at my reading level that actually makes sense and doesn't use those old words that no one understands. Christina Marquette, OK

I LOVED OLD ELM SPEAKS: TREE POEMS. I am looking forward

to meeting you at the Children's Literature Conference in Columbus, Ohio in February!! Edlyn C. Theiss Stark County District Library OH

I've just begun to search your website, but so far I like the idea of a "basket" of words. Susan Anderson Samuels Denver, CO

Kimbra Massey SMS

I'm teaching 3rd Grade Gifted Language Arts. I just discovered your site. I'm filled with anticipation at my discovery! Thanks for being here. Kathy LaPointe Jax Beach Elementary FL

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Andrea Young GA

Was recently introduced to your books and now am a BIG fan. I totally agree that children shouldn't focus on rhyming, then they are just looking for a word to fill a space, not developing just the right feel for their poem. Your books will probably be my first touchstone texts (still in university, although presently doing some remediation work in the above mentioned school). Thanks. Emily Jackson Cullowhee Valley Elementary

The rain drops that fall from the heavens, Are more human than the yeast that leavens. What joy I would feel if I could only be eleven. Glouster Ridge

Thanks a million for the list of great web sights for poetry and the terrific ideas. I feel more confident to each poetry with these resources. Judy Sombati O.H Somers Mogadore Elementary OH

I like your website its very good. Chantelle St.RoseOf Lima Mississauga Canada

I like your books very much!! Toronto

Xiaoyang Zhuang Ontario Canada

I am a first grade teacher and I am teaching my class about poetry. We've successfully written many simile poems and now are trying to conquer rhyming poetry that makes sense. Any ideas? Jolie Greenberg Roswell GA

Looking forward to hear you at the Children's Literature 2000 Conference in Columbus, Oh on Feb. 10-12. I will be checking out your books! Sandy Kuntz Bloomville Elementary, Tiffin City School District OH

Go LO Town Dragons!!!!!!!!!!! Katja M. Lake Orion High MI

Betty Nichols Silver Oak San Jose

J. Lynn Maben Sarasota Springs, NY

Anne Lafayette Vancouver, WA

I enjoyed your stories! Brenda K. Swavey Edinboro University of PA

Doing a great job!! Kanika Tuskegee University

Your poems are great! Nichole Nobach O-E Middle School Elisie-Ovid MI

I love your website and your teacher information is very helpful. I am also a member of SCBWI and enjoyed your presentation at the National Conference. Will you ever be teaching a course in the evening? Kitty Donohoe Santa Monica, CA

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Brenda Buckner Ball State University Muncie, IN

Thank you! What a delight it is to find someone who is as excited about poetry and children as I am. It is with pleasure that I am sharing your ideas with my students. I'm looking forward to your updates. Okotoks

Pualine Millard Dr. Morris Gibson School

I am a school librarian for three schools: K-2, 3-5 and 6-8. I am looking to meeting you at the Ohio State Children's Lit. in February. Jackie Rodenberger Liberty-Perry School Corp. IN

I saw your interesting character and I have a good name for it. His/Her name should be Ogygia, its the name of an area on the other side of the earth. Jennica Washington Middle School Kenosha WA

Wow! What a wonderful web page! I almost forgot to pick up Michaela, my 12 year old from school. Karen Alexander Eastern New Mexico University

Dear Ms. George, I have visited your web site before and love it! I use it as part of a course on childrens' literature that I teach at St. Joseph's College, Patchogue, NY. Thank you for creating a beautiful web site full of beautiful poetry for "adult" children. Nancy Tenure Cleary School for the Deaf Nesconset

Hi. It's nice to see somebody doing soming for kids out here in the electronic wasteland. I have been writing some childrens' poetry too, and posting it at CJ Heck's Barking Spiders (and other such stuff) site. Write on. Larry A. Tilander I thought your ideas about poetry were terrific! Great starting places without robbing the students' imaginations! Emily Jackson Cullowhee NC

i love writing peoms and i love reading poetry for kids even though im 14 because it has so much humor and is less depressing than shakespear or other writers of his time. not that im saying there is anything bad about them its just not my style of writing. sara Plymouth MA

We heard you read your poems and speak at SCBWI. You knocked our socks off! Poetry! Imagine! Tomas & Andrea

Thank you for your lovely books, it have been a great help for me in my classes

Martha González Mérida México

i think the poems here are fantastic!!! COOL!!!!! Sabrina Selangor Malaysia

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Bridget Reilly Cleveland, OH

I am student teaching and the topic for my thematic unit is poetry. i was looking for some great ideas and I sure found some!!! Johnson City

Christi Rouse East Tennessee State University/University School

Rachel Rosenblum Union Elementary School Montpelier VT

Stacey Haskins Eastern Michigan University

Gaylia Bundle Katikati College Katikati New Zealand

I like your site. I got some good ideas and look forward to getting more from your updates. Barbara Mills Haywood Elementary School Nashville TN

This is an excellent book!!! Congratulations!!! Jess Murray Sydney, Australia

This is an excellent site. I got a lot of valuable information from it. I am a third year teacher (elementary) and have wanted to teach poetry to my kids. I am going to use your ideas and the ones from the related sites you gave me access to. Thanks so much. I can't wait to get started with my list of Ways to Celebrate NPM All year Long. I am going to begin with reading a poem to my class every day. Sincerely, Holly Robertson Bridge Street School Los Angeles, CA

I enjoyed your site and look forward to reading your book. I use a lot of poetry in my 4th grade classroom and have convinced my colleagues to start the year with it. I will give them copies of your ideas that I printed for them! C. Hoffmann Davenport, IA

Tiga Burright Washington Elementary 

I I heard you speak at BEA and thorougly enjoyed your presentation. I wanted to be a kindergarten teacher and invite you to my class. Poetry didn't seem so scary after I heard you. thanks Sarah Hoffman Salt Lake City, UT

I was so HAPPY when I found your web site. Little Dog is just precious! I look forward to seeing you at "the" conference in March. Thanks for sharing your gifts with all of us. Karol Miller Serrano Elem. CA

Bonnie Prohaska Linking Literature and Technology Wisconsin State Reading Association

Interesting site! I am including in a virtual library directory! Donna Richardson Chute Middle School Evanston, IL

How happy I am to have found your site! Can't wait to use the wonderful ideas when school resumes in the fall! Beverly Keener Island Avenue School CT

Hi Kristine! Your site has really grown since I was here last. It looks great! Kerri House Barton Elementary San Bernardino, CA

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So why wouldn't I want to learn more about thee!!! Lee Bennett Hopkins

Though I am new to the field, I am very excited about children's poetry! Now is the time, in this crazy world, to brighten imaginations, open children to everything around them. Poetry is so important in teaching so many things, and I am happy to be a part of it. Thank you for what you do, and for sharing via this fine website . . .

Carol Wallen

Amanda Canyon Springs High

COOL PLACE,I LIKE TO READ OTER POETRY BECAUSE IT SOMETIMES GIVES ME INSPERATIONS. Charlotte Hill, Las Vegas NV [I do too! KG]

I enjoy your work immensely and admire your talent. Please keep me posted on your new developments. Jan Buckner

Karen Salaam Philadelphia PA

I hope people love the poems that you write and that other people write. Michelle Wallace Midland MI

i hope these people have fun and i would like to be a poetry And i want to be a writter of poetry! these poems are really good and i wish i could write poems like you guys! melissa bullock creek middle school MI

I think that this poetry is very good and that these kids at this school need to get more poetic because they are missing a good thing loretta gracia bullockcreek middel school

I really like this page! A lot of interesting poems. Very educational. Corey Bullock Creek Middle School MI

Elecia Danis Red Bluff CA

Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you! (still not enough thank yous) I've been searching for a comprehensive children's poetry instruction site for so long! I've been teaching children's creative writing (especially poetry) once a week for the past year in a public library. Your site is an inspiration and a great resource! L. Saller Newton Free Library MA

Ya want to see poetry? Ya want to huh? I will tell you one thing about poetry. It's number one! Serena NY

Tera Fox Lake IL

I really enjoyed reading some things in this web site! Jessica Fox Lake IL

Excellent Web Site. . ..Keep up the good work! Shirley Hanner East Lake Elem.Chattanooga TN

I love all the poems you write for children Dominique Rozo Bucaramanga, Columbia Panamericano

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WOW!!!!!!!!!I just got my computer this past summer, and it continues to amaze me the information that I am able to access!! I was VERY impressed with your web site and all that it offers. I teach kindergarten at Consolidated, and find that I'll continue to use the web as a resource Paul W. McManus Consolidated Elementary School New Fairfield, CT

Nary Nikolini Romania

Matthew Eldridge Pangbourn College Reading, England

Thank you for all the wonderful ideas! Mrs. Avila Sacred Heart School Ventura, CA

Dr. Debbie Arrowsmith Federal Heights Elementary School Denver, CO

We like your poems Tory's 3/4 Grade Lincoln Community School Lincoln, VT

Good page. The poems are really nice. Renee Campbelltown North Public School Campbelltown, Australia

Dan Gutierrez Emerson Elementary Albuquerque, NM

I teach sixth-grade English and social studies. I plan to begin a poetry unit later this month. Thanks for an excellent resource! Judy Lee Kanab Elementary Kanab, UT

I have to say that I really enjoyed reading the poems and how they have been interpreted. I think I now have a better understanding of poems in general. Deborah Rydzzewskity Orlando

Thanks for the tips. I'll be checking for more to use with my 1st graders. Paula Armstrong Cookeesville, FL

CYNTHIA LASANDAL BROWN PERSHING MIDDLE SCHOOL Houston TX

Jennifer Henry Kendall-Whittier Elementary Tulsa OK

I enjoyed you site and plan to visit often. Thank you! Dayna Ellis Bennett Woods Elementary Okemos MI

NICE JOB KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BRIAN FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL MI

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I found your site through a great children's lit web site from the University of Calgary. What a great site. I am going to the bookstore right now to order Georgia Heard's new book and the books of your that I don't have. Thanks for great work for kids.
Jenelle Mitchell Winfield Canada

Maybe i should just leave it at that: dear kristine. you have become dear to me, simply because you reintroduced me to poetry and to observation. at the age of 28, i suddenly see the beauty and nobility of ordinary things. someday, i will be an author of poetry books, too. because of you and your books, i know that now, like i know my name. katie mcginnis allen county public library

We are doing a poetry unit in the sixth grade. Since our library is badly in need of updated materials, I chose to use the Net for up-to-date poetry. Thank you for giving me a user friendly site. Susan Van Kekerix Minnehaha Elementary Two Harbors MN

Enjoyed your poetry site greatly. Will be looking to purchase your books to share with my multi-age class, grades 4, 5, and 6. They are great poetry lovers thanks to their primary teachers. I hope to carry on the tradition. Jo-Anne Irving Ecole Riverview School Winnipeg Canada

You are a great poet and I really like your book Old Elm Speaks! Katherine French Middle School
Delighted to find you on the Web. You write wonderful poetry and the illustrations are so unique. Lite

I really enjoy your poetry and i love to read and write and i hope that there are a lot of people that start to write it because i want to read thema ll. Marta ON

I have really enjoyed visiting your website. The activities and interactive pages are fantastic. BRAVO! Larisa L. Otillio Jean Gordon Elementary School New Orleans LA

Um...Cool. Alexa Roguewood Elementary MI

ashwath delhi public school, vasant kunj

I really apreciate this page. I had a homework for school and this helped me a lot. And I enjoy reading about poetry. Thank you... Francine S. NY

So many strong voices coming from the voices of children. The key to knowledge is seem through the voices of our children. Keep this website available to children. Shirley Gerald Ware, Author http://members.aol.com/shirgerald

Tim Mirror Lake Elementary Federal Way WA

Travis Mirror Lake Elementary Federal Way WA

Leiann Scott Cesar Chavez Elem. Bakersfield CA

Karyl E. Canfield Jones Le Jardin Academy Honolulu HI

Great! I would like to hear more ideas from teachers! TN Tech University

Great ideas...thanks!! Kim Malloy Clark Elementary School Charlottesville VA

I want to learn more about poetry Darius Hamilton Middle School

What a great web site! This is an excellent resource for children! Keep up the great work! Beth Bennett Mesa State College Grand Junction CO

Thank you for some neat and creative ideas! Lee Chi Wang Foothills Middle School Monrovia CA

Corene Hicks Washington Middle School

I love your stuff but can you put alot of hole poems so that I can use for my class. The poems are just examples. If I give them an assighment to pick out a poem from the internet or somewhere they can use your stuff. I really like your stuff and if they have your stuff they will get a BIG FAT A. My class and I love your poems. Thank you very much. Lee Iseral

I enjoyed the sight and learned a lot Lizzy Manning High School

I am majoring in elementary education and I am currently enrolled in Children's Lit. I am putting the finishing touches on a poetry packet and I happened to come upon your site. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work!!! Dee Ann Corum Athens State University

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Great Ideas! Thank you. Theresa Shelley OK

I was looking for "bird" poetry and happened on your site. Enjoying it. Thanks. Carole Tannehill Elmwood OH

Thanks for a great web site! I'm currently writing an engaged learning project that involved children writing poetry. I was searching the Net for some poetry websites for children when your page popped up. It gave me lots of ideas to use. Thanks also for the links to other sites. Beth Potter Girard Elementary School

Love your site! Our 3d, 4th, and 5th grade Family (we stay together for 3 years) enjoys poetry every day at our morning meetings. We read chorally, use fun voices, and memorize favorite poems - some by others, some by us! Thanks for the great links - we're always on the lookout for poems! Eva Cronin Hayes Elementary Kennesaw GA

I think this is a great site for teachers in training too! Lauren Schmidt Student at Griffith University Gold Coast Australia

Andrea Nordquist Mineola NY

Some great ideas I will visit again. Shannon Stetter Cenizo Park Elementary San Antonio TX

i love this page i am definetly going to buy the book thanks! keep up the good work!
Caitlin Middle School MI

Delightful! Ann Pike Primary Zebulon GA
I am a senior elementary education at SMSU. I love your poetry and I plan to use it in my classroom someday. Amber Daniel, Southwest Missouri State University Springfield, MO

The poems are great. Keep them coming. I tried the word music but with no success. Too bad. I am looking for limericks but can't find any on the web at all. Any suggestions? [Try searching under "limericks" at altavista.com. KG] Diane Behrendt Hill Elementary MI

I'm in a Childrens Literature class and found your site to be very informative on the topics we have just covered and to use as reference material reading as well. I just wanted you to know I really enjoyed the site and your work! April Lantto Suimi College Hancock, MI

Dear Kristine, I am from Ms Starr's class. I like the little Dog Poems they are cute. My favorite one was Enmy I think (about the vacume) My dog does that too. Lindsey

I am an elem ed student at KSU and am currently taking a Children's Lit course. I found this site very helpful when it came time for projects at school! Dee Crawford Kennesaw State University GA
 

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I've been writing poetry since a small child. Am compiling a book of poems and have a long story poem that I'm hoping to have published. Guess I'm a closet children's writer. Kate Ginsberg LA

I enjoyed your page on the Internet. Teresa Martin West Virginia University of Parkersburg Jackson County Center

im getting involved in poetry and now i love it!!! i've been doing really good on it lately!!! tiffany wilson skyridge wa

Ashley Shores Washington Jackson Math Science Technology Center

Hi! I'm doing a report for my English class and this site helped a lot!!!!! Thanks! M.B. FLA

Thanks for the inspiration and insight. I needed some more ideas for a gifted and talented grant I am writing, and I appreciate the helpful ideas. Chris Galagan Sunset Elementary Cody, WA

I think this site is wonderful. Being a new first year teacher with virtually no experience, this has been so helpful !!! Ann M. Orta Middle School 141 Riverdale, NY

Patty King Galway Elementary Oxon Hill, MD

Your poems ROCK! Matt B. Oak Harbor Elementary WA

I love your poem "Music Class" from "The Great Frog Race". I am a music teacher, and its my job and goal to help kids find music and ways to make their own music. I have found, in my years of teaching, that yes, there is music in all of us! Thank you for your insights. Becky Podvent Mount Scott Elem., N. Clackamas Dist #12

Thank you for your site. I found it just as I was beginning my poetry unit. It was fun to use your site to teach with. I have 6th grade students. I am getting your book "The Great Frog Race" and am excited to use it more extensively next year. I will keep in touch. Susan Kerns Hobbs Middle School Shelley, ID
I feel very fortunate to have found your site. One of our teachers asked that I do a search for poetry ideas, types of poetry and how to teach poetry to fourth and fifth grade students. Your many ideas and experiences will serve our school well. And again, thanks for the help and best wishes throughout the year. Salahuddeen Abdul Kareem Muslim Community School

I am a computer skills teacher. I am always looking for unique ways to teach computer skills integrating as many subjects areas as possible. I've got a few ideas just glimpsing at this site. Thank you. Cheri Grant East Lake Middle School TN

You have a great site! I was searching for information on Children's Poetry for a lesson project that I have in my Children's Literature course and happen to run across your page. It was very helpful! Jeri Michelle Dill University of South Carolina- Spartanburg

Any tips for ESL teachers? Mr. Stacy A. Hantelman Pusan, Korea English Training School : Haeundae-gu

Hi Jeremy Rollins Mt.vernon, FL

This a very nice site. i am an adult but I played the poems you read for my 11 month old son! I think he liked them. Thank you. Sheri Canada

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Diana Triplett Hickory Tree Elementary St. Cloud. FL

Your ideas sound great, can't wait to try them with my primary inclusion students. Robyn Lawrence Chapel Glen Elementary Indianapolis, IN

Jennifer Chell Abington Heights School District - Waverly Elementary School Waverly, PA

Love your poems. I am using one of your poem for my children's oral interpretation class. Kate Coventry Humboldt University CA

I really enjoyed your website! As a first year teacher, my time is extremely limited. Just going onto the net can be very time consuming. It's nice to actually be able to use the information you find! I look forward to using your books in my classroom. Thanks. Johanna Uribes Graystone Elementary San Jose, CA

I appreciated all of the useful ideas! Molly Estes Gray Court-Owings School Graycourt, SC

I think that this is a great site. I like all the real pictures in the Camera part. Jennifer D. Canada

I am just always for new ideas to use with my students. Tanya Wright Saegert Middle School Sequin, TX

Mandy Martin Tawas, MI

Thank you for the terrific ideas! I am always searching. Barbara Buchner Knollwood Park Elementary London, ON Canada

Read Kristine O'Connell George's article, Talking Trees and Maple Seeds in Creative Classroom and accessed this website. Thank you for a wealth of ideas and sites for my next unit on poetry for my special education class. Barbara Torquato Albert G. Prodell Middle School Shoreham, NY

Thank you for this great web site. I am currently a 40 year old graduate student in the MAT program at George Fox University and I will be doing my practicum hours and student teachering hours later this fall - your web site certainly has increased my understanding of how fun poetry can be and I look forward to sharing your page with my classmates. Thanks again for your willingness to educate us new folks! Debra Sahleen Ore

Roses are red, violets are blue...thank heavens there are people who love words just like you do...Enjoyed it all! Karen L. Simonette IL

Glad to visit your site. Keep in touch. Fiona Liu National TaiTung Teachers' College TaiTung TaiwanLaurie Sutherland College of Dupage Glen Ellyn, IL

I am a school age teacher, and I am working on writing projects with my Kids..They spend so much time watching T.V. and playing Video Games, That I am encouraging them to write and use their minds rather than Playing video games..Thanks For the Help..Miss Holly From: Youngworld Pittsburgh, PA

Kandace Sanders Francis Marion University Florence, SC

What a great page! I'm a fairly new teacher who is setting out to teach poetry with the kids in my class. Thanks! Sarah Shumate Willamina Elementary Willamina OR

Thanks for the info! Audrey Gay University of California San Diego Teacher Ed Program

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My students' next poetry assignment is to explore your website. You can expect their comments soon. It is a wonderful beginning site for poetry exploration. Teacher Gr. 5 Marchmont PS Orillia, ON Canada [Thank you! I had fun hearing from them! KOG] Some comments from students who visited: I loved seeing your web site / I really liked your website. It was very interesting and I learned some new things. / I realy enjoyed reading your web site it was fun ./ I have enjoyed your website and all your poems. I would like to read more of the poems. / Keep up the good work on your peotry/ I really liked this site. I hope I do this again on my computer BYE./ I think you have an ossem site and I relly like your books./ Hi, how are you? We are both 11. Lauras birthday is August 7. Erins is October 13. When's yours? [May 6th K.G.] / Nathan, Aaron, Ashley, Chris / Your books sound really interesting.I bet you that a lot of people really enjoy reading them. / I licked your site because people can learn about poetry. T. K. and N. W.

Mandy Martin Tawas, MI

Thank you for the terrific ideas! I am always searching. Barbara Buchner Knollwood Park Elementary London, ON Canada

This is a wonderful site. I feel Kristine George is a kindred spirit to all of us who love poetry. Long live the word! Ralph Fletcher Birmingham, AL

I am looking for some new "read aloud" poems that students can use for oral reading contests. Joan Jones Gouldbusk, TX

Stephen Knight Menzieshill High School Dundee, UK

It's a wonderful web site. Hayley Bester Bowen Road Primary Hobart Australia

I loved hearing your read your poems. That was a real treat! Marcia Park CT

I am currently doing an extensive poetry unit with my grade 5/6 class. I am hoping to be able to connect the students to these poetry sites for increased info and experience with internet and poetry. So glad to find your site I've never read any of your poetry that I am aware of but will be sure to do some searching now. Thanks. I am most interested in hearing how teachers have successfully drawn their students into focussing and enjoying the "depth" and richness of poetry. Jen Sanderson Nahani Way Public School Mississauga, ON Canada

I am currently a preservice teacher attending Bloomsburg University. I have a minor in language arts, and I am always looking for creative ideas to make reading fun and enjoyable for children. I have found this site very useful and impressive. Thank you for your help! Angela E. Preat Bloomsburg University PA

I haven't checked the site out yet, but I am thankful to have a site available to me. I am sure it will be great. Avis H. White Oakview Elementary School Greenville, SC

We will be studying poetry after Christmas. I love your ideas! Does your school have a literary journal? I'm the faculty advisor for ours and am looking for some good ideas on how to make ours first rate. Susan Okaty Garner Middle School San Antonio, TX

Good to splash down in your poetry pond; it's a beauty! Rhyme time—back to my own lily pad. Cheers! Alice Schertle

I am studing children's literature, and came across your web site. Thank you for letting me sign your book. Wayne Jennings University of Oklahoma

Love your web page. I am planning on using some of your ideas with my talented and gifted students. Leticia Cervantes Davis Elementary Plano, TX

Heather Murrah Gainesville, FL

I enjoyed my visit. The internet has opened up the whole world for my class. Congratulations to all concerned. J K Lane Scoil an Spioraid Naoimh (Boys) Cork, Ireland Elementary

Cool site! I'm looking for a poem to meet a specific need, but I will be back!:) Cassandra Ewert Beach Court Elementary Denver, CO

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Tisha Walker Marietta, OH

I'm putting together a web site of poetry and was checking out existing sites. I'm glad to see poetry for kids has made it onto the web. Alayne Southwestern Adventist University

What a wonderful site! I came across it by accident and am so glad I did! Your work is wonderful and I look forward to visiting often. Thank you. Pat Montreal, Canada

Recommended by a Master of Library and Info Science grad student and colleague. Just browsing. Looks to be a great site to recommend to teachers when I get in an elementary school as the librarian! Paula Moran University of Pittsburgh (Grad Student)

This is a wonderful website! I can't wait to share it with my students and colleagues. Laura Swallow Las Vegas, NVCarol Wellington Auburn Elementary Riner, VA

I'm a speech/language pathologist who likes to use poetry as part of my therapy process with students. David Brandt Bakersfield, CA

Really like your web page. Will share this with my Graduate class- RED 515 Multicultural Children's Literature. Thanks. Nile Stanley Eastern New Mexico University Portales, NM

Thanks for the teacher's guide for Old Elm Speaks—I've been watching for it! I'm know I'm going to have fun with this. Lori Crain Homeschooler Woodland, CA

Karen Emerson MacArthur Elementary Southfield, MI

Do you have any links to sites associated with performance poetry in particular? Thanks Simon Woods Cheltenham England

Nona Dooley University of Washington Bothell Campus

I have bookmarked this page, and added it to my links for students. Consuella Jackson Gateway Middle St. Louis, MO

I'm a new English teacher looking for a good poem for tomorrow's lesson.
I enjoyed your site that I just happen to stumble upon. I'll be back when I don't have so much homework to do! Elizabeth Levy Dror Elementary School Mevassaret Zion, Israel

Matt Cloud St. Mary of the Lakes Medford, NJ

It's nice to meet my mom's special friend. I can't wait to read your poetry! Peggy Parkside Elementary School Rockford, MI

This is a cool site. Laurie Olive Branch High School MS

Finally made it! Great site...deserves more than a rocket ship! A million gold stars would be more like it. Let me know as you update it. Congratulations!!! Anita Wintz Idyllwild, CA

You would do me great honor if you would check out my Children's Poetry Site and comment accordingly - this 75 year gentlemen would appreciate it. Thank you. http://www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/1179/ Mr. Doug MI

Micheline Cabral Brookdale Public School Oakville

Farah Raja

I think that your web site is wonderful! It has helped me tremendously! Thanks Tammy Gatewood Longwood College Junior Farmville, VA

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I was just browsing this website in search of poetry to include in a Children's Literature portfolio for a Children's literature class. I am a Junior education major at TN Tech, and I look forward to incorporating literature into my curriculum. Heather Tinch Tennessee Technological University

Love your ideas for the classroom. T. H. Best

I teach 7th & 8th graders. We just finished a month of poetry...reading, reciting, and writing our own anthologies. I am always looking for new ideas to free the "spirit" of pre-teens and teens. Thanks for a place to help. Sue Hontalas San Francisco, CA

Our "Poetry Performers" class is enjoying your website. We especially like your links page. We are a group of six fourth and fifth graders who are participating in a Gifted and Talented program at our school. We meet twice a week to write, read, and perform poetry, and we are rehearsing a show to present to the other classes. Colleen Kemps Cedar Rapids, IA

Kristine - What fun! And what a great poetry corner.I'm a big fan...a big bubbly toast to sharing and enjoying poetry for years to come. Hats off! Rebecca Kai Dotlich

Christi Lombard Glenbard East HS

I love this site!!! It's neat!!! Laura Hong Singapore

Thanks for the ideas. I will quiddle with my third graders next fall!
country. P Roth Laingsburg, MI

Great site! Hope to re-visit often! J. Lynn Maben Oneonta, NY

I love your site. I hope to have a classroom in the fall and plan on using poetry extensively. My supervising teacher had poetry readings every week and used a real spotlight for the kids who read. I have written a poetry book but don't know if I'll be able to get it published. At the very least it will serve as a model for my students. Thanks for your site—it's great to get fresh ideas! Janet Wood Mechanicsville, MD

Maria Christina Cap Ferrat, France

Christy Nicole Patrick St. Francis Xavier Vicksburg, MS

I'm currently working on a undergraduate degree in education. The assignment that I'm working on now is putting together a poetry file. I've enjoyed your site very much. Debbie Johnson Tremont Elementary Columbus, OH

Kim Kayser DaySpring Christian School West Olive, MI

I just bought a copy of Old Elm Speaks and tonight I found your web site. The art and the poetry are exquisite. I liked all the poems, however "Cooperation" and "Old Elm" and "Lullaby" are going to stay with me for a long time. Now I'm going to look for The Great Frog Race. I haven't read that one. Dressa Mellons Denver, CO

My Lit for children teacher has us read at least one poem a week, to get us to realize that poetry isn't that bad. Which it isn't. Your web site is great for getting future teachers like us, and current teachers ideas on how to encourage poetry. If you have a newsletter I would like to join for more information. I would really like to hear from you. Thank You for a great site and ideas! Melissa McClenahan Jefferson College Hillsboro, MO

Very interesting, will keep children interested. Kathleen Schachter

I came on to find research ideas for teaching writing using the reading-writing connection (i.e children's literature). Cindy Acuña UT-El Paso

I am a Senior at SMSU and will be doing my student teaching in the Spring. I just purchased "The Great Frog Race" and was so excited to find your teaching ideas for it! Jacque Rice Springfield, MO
I would like to see some concrete poetry. Gloria Gray Baltimore, MD

Kristine Alicia Vik Syvde, Norway

I have been asked to teach a poetry unit for gifted students. Thank you for having the first site with some practical suggestions. Mildred Bates Little Axe Middle School Norman, OK

I think this is a wonderful page. Especially since I write poetry myself. Keep up the good work. Annette Chauza Beatrice, NE

Gayla Fairchild Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AK

I saw your poem about polliwogs in Instructor Magazine and bought the book. The Great Frog Race is so special. Melinda CT
Sheri Dafoe Oswego County BOCES Bayamon, NY

Dr. Eric Otero Inter American University Puerto Rico

Looking for good sites for elementary kids' poetry and stories, and for pen pals and chat rooms for fifth and sixth graders from Santa Rosa (near SF), CA 95401. Paul Marking Abraham Lincoln University Santa Rosa, CA

I am a teacher of second graders and have attended a poetry workshop at Columbia University this past week with Georgia Heard. It was wonderful and I am now searching for activities for my students.

Cori Slatter El Camino High School Deer Park, CA

Jeanette Hassett May Moore Elementary School NY

A GREAT RESOURCE BASE OF MATERIAL!! THANKS..I'LL BE BACK TO BROWSE! Cindy Einstoss Canada

We enjoyed reading about you and your work.
Ms. Moody's Third Grade Class South Highlands Elementary School AL

I really enjoyed your Web site! It is visually appealing, and has a sense of humor. It inspired me to look for your books for our school library. - nice job! Alice Hertzler North Salem Elementary School Dover, PA

I wanted to let you know your web site is fantastic. It is personal, fun and very informative. Desiree Galassi Newtown, CT

Kim Resnik Sharon Elementary School Robbinsville, NJ

I wanted to drop you a note thanking you for the wonderful book that you have created. My daughter who is three, loves it and I enjoy reading your book to her (Cat in the Hat can get old after the 1000 time). Again, thank you for a book that both children and parents can enjoy. Joe G.

I LIKE YOUR BOOK BECAUSE I LIKE FROGS FROM ERRINE

I love this web site. I am teaching a mini-workshop to parents and teachers about poetry and I will use some of these ideas. Thank you for sharing them. Kristin Larsen, G/T Coordinator Rhinelander School District (WI)

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I found your site today while exploring. I think it's great! I especially like the Word Music and am spreading the word to the other teachers in my building. I will have to buy your book and read and share your poetry with my students. Carol Andersen Eastland Elementary Lanark, IL

I am five years old. My mom and I look-up frog stories almost everyday after school.My teacher( Mrs.Roseberry ) is teaching us how to read. I hope to hear from you and the frogs..
Ashley Nessier Rio Dell Elementary Rio Dell, CA

I am going to send your homepage address to our entire district. I I whole-heartedly agree that your site was well-worth the visit. I am looking forward to using the word "quiddle" in the library! Barbara McElfish Mirror Lake Elementary Federal Way, WA

Cariel Thomas Myers Elementary School Gainesville, GA

Being an education major in one of the best education schools in this area, I was browsing through the children's poetry section. I commend you on producing such an area where teachers and parents can look to poetry for their children. Kimberly Coelho Framingham State College

I heard about your book this summer in Seattle at the whole language umbrella. I loved it so much that I bought it at our Hastings store full price and hardback. I am a real miser so that is a great compliment. I didn't regret buying it either. Thank you for your work. Can't wait to see your new books, too. It would be great to have you come to our school! Denise Ferrell Skyline Elementary Stillwater, OK

Fabulous reading on a great site am recommending it utterly to lovers of everything poetic. Laurie Woodfin Margaret Neary School
Southborough, MA

Eliece Edge Alvin Junior High School Alvin, TX

In my search for poetry and poets I discovered this page. I am currently constructing my own Web Page "The Pickle Place" which features poetry and teaching ideas. I am compiling a list of poetry friendly sites for children to visit. I share these in my poetry workshops with children 5 - 12 years.Alan J. Wright Aldercourt Primary School Frankston, Victoria, Australia

I accidentally got to your web looking up Kristina Gregory (she wrote Jenny of the Tetons) but I'm glad I found your site as I love children's poetry and have a large collection of it which I share with kids. One of the best definitions I've heard lately is that it is "... a way to pay attention to the world." Will look up your books soon. Thanks Linda G Laramie, WY

Fancita McNeal Florida State University, Department of Education Tallahassee, FL

After hearing Kristine George speak at the Claremont Reading Conference, I couldn't wait to browse her site. I'll be back for a more thorough reading soon!
Charlotte Van Ryswyk Vista del Valle Elementary Claremont, CA

I love teaching poetry to fourth graders!
Patricia Burch Norton Elementary Snellville, GA

I'm a pastor on study leave for a year, trying to sharpen skills in leadership and preaching. I love poetry, and find that children's poetry is often useful for communicating ideas to adults in preaching! My wife is a long-time lower elementary teacher. Keep writing, we'll keep enjoying! Dwight Gregory Asbury Theological Seminary, KY

Carol Tavares St. Thomas More School Library Media Center Appleton, WI

Kristine—It was great meeting you today! Loved all the links. I haven't begun to explore all this is here. Did you create this site on AOL@ What's involved? Hope we can keep in touch. Love THE GREAT FROG RACE!
Marilyn Robertson LAUSD Library Services Los Angeles, CA

I love your books. They will be very useful as a future elementary teacher. Please e-mail some great ideas or activities you have about integrating your books into the classroom. [T.R.- See "For Teachers" on the site. Your e-mail address didn't work. Write back? KG]
 

I like what I see so far. I love it when people help me with my job of teaching my children with enthusiasm. I look forward to seeing your book.
Joanna Saunders Rincon, GA

Sandy Chisnell Portage Elementary Barberton, OH

Brian just started 3rd grade. He is 7 years old, has been reading since before his 3rd birthday, and is more computer literate than his dad (me). This is a nice site for him. Brian Smith, Perris, CA
 

Well done! There isn't much "poetry stuff" on the web. Your contribution will be greatly appreciated.
-David K. Brown Doucette Library of Teaching Resources, University of Calgary / Children's Literature Web Guide

GREAT SITE! I was here. Really. -Bruce Balan, Author/Los Altos, CA

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