The Dirty Girls Reach New Heights


It may be a bad idea, but I like to listen to the sounds of the stools moving around upstairs for a few minutes before commencing investigation.  I hope letting the dirty girls practice their independence in somewhat controlled situations will prepare them for the future.  Or maybe this is how I get my thrills without hitting the casino. 

Today I found this:

children's books, Lauri Meyers, Dirty Girls



People have always said books can take you places; why do my kids have to take everything so literally?   And you thought I was kidding about having dirty girls...

As I opened my mouth to yell, I realized she was making a book spine poem!  How creative.  Unfortunately, mommy is far too lazy to type up such a lengthy poem.    

Still I was inspired to write my own poem using some of her children's books- after removing her from the dangerous situation of course (well, taking a picture and then saving her).  This poem was inspired by a fun nakey run around the house which was disrupted by a pee pee in the corner.    


children's books, Lauri Meyers
One naked baby - Panda-monium!
No, David!
(Hide)
David gets in trouble.
Mad at Mommy.
Mommy, do you love me?
And I love you,
Little Pea.



Book spine poems are a great way to introduce young children to poetry.  Even if they can't yet read, they probably know the names of their books.  Let them teach you how to really be creative.   Please share your book spine poems in the comments!

Comments

  1. L DMay 21, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Lauri, that was great! Thanks for stopping by Rhymes With Tao and sharing this!

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    1. Lauri MeyersMay 21, 2012 at 2:15 PM

      Lynn, thanks for sharing the book spine poetry contest with everyone!

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  2. Romelle BroasMay 21, 2012 at 2:43 PM

    That's just too cute! And you got a lovely poem out of it.

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    1. Lauri MeyersMay 22, 2012 at 12:54 PM

      There is always a fine line between cute and CRAZY! I probably should not have gone to get the camera first...

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  3. Linda G. HattonMay 21, 2012 at 3:11 PM

    That is hilarious!!!
    And I love your poem. I was just reminiscing with my son the other day about, "No, David." We used to read that book over and over and over ...

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    1. Lauri MeyersMay 22, 2012 at 12:52 PM

      I think kids breathe a sigh of relief reading "No, David" and realizing they aren't the only ones who get in trouble!

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  4. www.roughwighting.netMay 22, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Enjoyed this - picture and prose meshed well. :+)

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    1. Lauri MeyersMay 22, 2012 at 12:55 PM

      Plus it was an opportunity to clean out the closet!

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  5. AnonymousMay 22, 2012 at 11:29 AM

    This is just too cute! It is truly amazing where books can take you. Now if there were only cookies up there between your clothes...

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    1. Lauri MeyersMay 22, 2012 at 12:50 PM

      My fault for keeping all the farting books on the top shelf. Irresistible.

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  6. Julie HedlundMay 22, 2012 at 7:35 PM

    I LOVE that!!! And I love the David books too.

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    1. Lauri MeyersMay 23, 2012 at 4:16 PM

      I think I can blame David Shannon's 100 word books for making me think picture books would be easy to write!

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  7. ShawnaMay 24, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    Your poem is super cute. As is that picture! And I think it was pretty creative of her to stack her books to make her stool taller. :)

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    1. Lauri MeyersMay 24, 2012 at 4:28 PM

      Creative is one adjective. Mischievous, naughty, tricky, impish, dangerous are others!

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