13 years ago I wrote about writing for kids. And I said, “whether it’s a song, a poem, or even ebooks for kids, I often find a way to challenge them with their own lingo.” This morning I discovered Lingokids bubbles. I never heard of that before. And I’m still not sure what it’s all about. But, so far, Lingokids bubbles videos seem cute … Read the rest…
Category Archives: sing a new song
Even Linda Ronstadt knew that you are no good. She’s saying it about you years and years ago. So, I know it. And Linda knows it. But do you? Oh wait. Ms. Ronstadt actually sang “You’re No Good.” And I just did a quick online check, and apparently she didn’t sing that song to let you know you are no good. I guess it … Read the rest…
Here’s one of my favorite CS Lewis quotes: “I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else.” And I think it ties in nicely with this CS Lewis quote: “One of the most cowardly things ordinary people do is to shut their eyes to facts.” Back in … Read the rest…
The number 9 took on a whole new value for me this morning. Hopefully you’ll find this so fascinating you’ll say, “Wow, Tony. It’s amazing how well you entertain us with your knowledge of insignificant and trivial things.” Well, hopefully the number 9 will keep you in that state of awe. Did you know, for example, that the number 9 always retains its identity? … Read the rest…
I like the way you walk. Well, say that you’ll be true. Well, say that you’ll be mine. If you’ve been around long enough to recognize those three sentences, you’re (shall we say) not exactly a young person. Or you could be a young person who’s into vintage swamp rock. Yeah, you read that right. Swamp rock. And swamp rock didn’t originate in the … Read the rest…
When I’m writing for kids, whether it’s a song, a poem, or even ebooks for kids…I often find a way to challenge them with their own lingo. Maybe you’ve seen those AT&T commercials where a man sits at a kids’ table and asks some kids if doing two things is better than doing one. Then, he watches the kids and their reactions, comments, and … Read the rest…