Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

A wonderful poem. How wonderful both to see the quail and your dad's clever solution to help the chicks along.
Thank you for the image as I read this.
Best wishes,
Mary

 Comment Written 24-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 25-Apr-2022

Thank you so much, Mary.

Comment from Sally Law

Excellent

Love this one in the beautiful shade of pale blue. What a lovely book you have composed, A-Z. Sending you my best today as blessings for the competition,
Sal XOs

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022

Thank you again, dear Sal. The pale blue did turn out fun, I think. Sending blessings right back to you!

Comment from Goosey Gander

Excellent

Oh, how CUTE! I love it and I had no idea a family of quail once lived there! I love tiny birds, OH MY GOSH! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO CUTE!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022

Quails are the cutest! Thanks for reading my little limerick!

reply by Goosey Gander on 24-Apr-2022

Of course!

Comment from Ric Myworld

Excellent

Aw, isn't that sweet. Little tail feathers shaking as they waddle up the ramp. I know they aren't ducks! LOL. But it was a nice and caring gesture by you dad. And mom. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2022

Indeed! My parents always were quite the team. Thanks so much for taking time to write a quick note. Sending lots of good wishes!

Comment from LisaMay

Excellent

What a delightful memory to have of your parents' concern for the quail family. Your little rhyming verse depicts it well to accompany the charming illustration.

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022

Thank you, LisaMay! I love watching quail.

reply by LisaMay on 24-Apr-2022

My ex husband used to shoot them. Another reason for why i am divorced.

Comment from Debra White

Excellent

Hello Mama Baer :)
I enjoyed reading your limerick!
I love that your mum and dad catered for the needs of the family of quail - what a lovely little story.
Gorgeous presentation on this one!
Best wishes as always, Debra x

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022

Thank you so much, Debra. Those little quail are fun to watch! Sending lots of good wishes your way!

Comment from Katherine M. (k-11)

Excellent

This is sweet for a limerick - quite unusual. But it fits in well with the theme of your book, and an impressive chapter for the letter Q (I am looking forward to X [perhaps you'll use Xyst that lyenochka reminded us of this week, that might be appropriate]).

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022

Ah, Katherine--you know, when I say lyenochka's post about Xyst, I thought about that, too! Maybe I can make it work! I appreciate your recommendation and kind words. Sending lots of good wishes!

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I love the back story to this quaint story and I was wondering how you pronounce "swell" as it doesn't sound like it rhymes with anything to me, but maybe it does to you, a fine story, much enjoyed, how sweet of your Father to make a ramp for the quail, love Dolly x

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 23-Apr-2022

Oh, Dolly, thank you for your review! I am afraid the trouble lies in my sloppy pronunciation of the words "quail" and "rail" (more like "quell"). I revised my limerick--hopefully, it rhymes a little better now! Sending lots of good wishes to you!

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

What a great story told in your little limerick about the family of quails. I am glad that your father was able to help the quail chicks keep up with the parents!

 Comment Written 23-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 24-Apr-2022

Thanks, Helen! I do love watching quail. The little ones really are so tiny. The many wonders of nature!