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October 13, 2018
Finish This Poem – “Exploring”
I really like exploring
A wander through the woods.
I love to be intrepid
I find adventure good.
I love to be in nature
My hobby’s climbing trees
The problem’s when you’re up there…
…
(Can you finish this poem? 
October 11, 2018
From The Archives: Shadow Jack
I have an Uncle Jimmy. He is a hairy man.
He has a very long and bushy beard.
And just last week at dinner, I gazed into its depths
And—oh my gosh—a pair of eyes appeared.
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“Oh! Look!” I shouted loudly. “There’s something in your beard!”
My Uncle Jim just winked and twinkled back.
“I know,” he whispered softly. “A creature lives in there.”
“He likes the dark. I’ve named him Shadow Jack.”
“Is Shadow Jack a monster? And should I be afraid?”
My mind was racing. Was he telling fibs?
“No, he is quite harmless. But when it’s dark and late,
He crawls right out and tickles all my ribs.”
My parents were not list’ning. They were preparing food.
They bought in trays of sausages and pie.
My Uncle Jim said nothing, so I said nothing too.
Besides, they’d simply think it was a lie.
I sat while we ate slowly. I watched as Uncle Jim
Dropped several peas right down into his beard,
I had to clamp my mouth shut as merely seconds passed,
Yet one by one the peas all disappeared.
When Mum and Dad arose then, to clear the plates away,
All Jim said was, “One day you’ll understand.
This sort of thing is normal. It happens to us all.
You’ll get a creature too, when you’re a man.”
I never told this story once Uncle Jim had left.
I grew up and, despite what Jim had said,
I never had a creature reside inside MY beard.
You see, I shaved my chin each day instead!
Original Illustration © Robbie Yates 2017
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October 9, 2018
Puppy
I bought myself a puppy.
He is not very bright.
He fetches only rubbish
It’s quite a sorry sight.
I guess it’s not a problem
(I too am not real smart)… but
The only thing he’s good at
Is making clouds of fart!
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Image from Pixabay © Pexels 2015
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October 7, 2018
One Very Odd Teacher
The wonderful Shalini from Digital Reads Blog Tours has just wrapped up a very thrilling week-long blog tour to celebrate the launch of One Very Odd Teacher (eBook | Paperback) and I couldn’t be more thrilled!
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Some highlights from the reviews:
“There are some books like that which just make me happy. This is one of them.” ~Shalini
“Worth buying and reading again and again.” ~Sara from Avid Inspri
“I would highly recommend One Very Odd Teacher regardless of your age but especially if you have a pre-teen. It is One Very Terrific Book!” ~Mackey from MacsBooks
“One of the best children books I’ve read” ~María from Bookgraphy
“I love Robbie Yates’ writing. His sense of humor is enthralling, and I was laughing all the way through.” ~Jessica Rachow
“I loved it” ~Melissa from The Perfect Honeybee
“I recommend this book basically for everyone.” ~Dora from Swift Coffee
“A delightful read!” ~Jee from HookedOnBookz
“[A] fast paced fun story which I am sure the young readers will love.” ~Ruchi from TheVagabond
“Such a fun read with some lovely touches of child humour…..Faaaaaaaaart!” ~Lesley from Orlando Books
“I think Yates’ book is a perfect ‘in-between’ children’s novel, which is simple enough for its young audience that the plot is not over complicated, while similarly in-depth enough for the adult or parent reader to enjoy alongside.” ~Beth from About A Book Club
“I loved the story. The writing was crisp and easy to read” ~Rekha from The Book Decoder
“This book was laugh out loud, tears running down your face funny!” ~Berit from Audio Killed The Bookmark
“This book is a gift. A real treat. It made me smile and laugh and yeah, reminisce.” ~Lili from Lili’s Blissful Pages
“If you have a curious child around you, just like Adam, this is the best book you can gift him/her for this Christmas!” ~Maya Bhat
“[A] fun, entertaining, suspenseful mystery that kids would love to solve. I highly recommend this book to all young readers.” ~Yesha from Books Teacup and Reviews
“IT WAS SO MUCH FUN!” ~Nicole from The Bookworm Drinketh
“Amazing book by Robbie Yates” ~Shahnila from Untie Reader
“A fun read” ~Nina from The Cozy Pages
“Perfect stocking filler for Christmas.” ~Natalie from The Spoonie Mummy
“Adventurous Journey | Brilliant Characters | Thrilling Plot | PHENOMENAL WRITING!!” ~Justine from Bookish Wisps
You can also head over to Gratissoul to read an excerpt of the book.
Thank you so much to Shalini, and each of these bloggers—it has been a BLAST!
One Very Odd Teacher is available as an eBook or Paperback. Grab your copy today!
October 6, 2018
Finish This Poem – “Mary Had A Little Goat”
Mary had a little goat
She kept it in the shed
And always sang it lullabies
Before she went to bed.
Mary had a little duck
It always made her grin
But then one day…
…
(Can you finish this poem?
October 5, 2018
Friday Flash Fiction: The Investigation
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I put the detective’s empty mug in the sink.
“She was a good neighbor,” I said. “Kept to herself. If I can help more with the investigation…”
He nodded and left.
Back in the kitchen, I placed my hand on the freezer door. “That was close, wasn’t it, Mrs Hughes?”
(50 Words)
Image from Pixabay © Alexas_Fotos 2017
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October 4, 2018
Skydiving
That pastime called “Football” is crazy
But skydiving’s certainly worse.
In one, a mistake can be dreadful
The other? you might need a hearse!
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Image from Pixabay © skeeze 2008
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October 3, 2018
Bob
There once was a diver called Bob
Who wasn’t real good at his job.
“It’s always the same,”
He said. “It’s the name!”
“I float!” he complained with a sob.
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October 2, 2018
Tan
There once was a youthful old Gran
Who tried to develop a tan.
She sat in the sun
And when she was done
She’d browned like a steak in a pan!
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October 1, 2018
Peaches
I’ve started collecting small peaches
You may think the hobby is nuts;
But they’ve got such wonderful features:
Well; namely, they just look like butts!
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Image from Pixabay © punch_ra 2017
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