Welcome to Episode 8 in our series where I, the great Aunt, team up with Landon, the great nephew, to bring you, our great readers, a-picture-with-a-poem sort of thing. In each episode, I write a poem and Landon illustrates my poem. If you missed previous episodes, you can view them by clicking below.
Episode 1: An Adventuresome Moose
Episode 2: Robot Repair
Episode 3: OUCH!
Episode 4: Frolicking Foliage
Episode 5: Trick-or-Treats
Episode 6: Peach Pie
Episode 7: Leftover Turkey
The past few episodes have been all about food. Sugary trick-or-treats. Peach pie. Leftover turkey. What can I say? We like to eat! And what we like inspires us. So, the trend continues as Landon and I bring you a sad but true story.
Episode 8: Crumbled
The Poem
The Picture
Thanks so much for joining us and please come back in two weeks.
Today the Poetry Friday roundup is at These 4 Corners. Head on over for some delightful reads 🙂
Penny Parker Klostermann 
Another tasty, er I mean winning, poem! I LOVE this series. Talent runs thicker than molasses in your family. (And that’s a key ingredient to good gingerbread, er poems.)
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Ha! I LOVE your comment! Very funny! And thanks for reading our series 🙂
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It never ends well for the gingerbread man, does it? *crunch, crunch, gulp*
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You have made an sad-but-true, point Lauri! And the truth is sometimes hard to swallow 😉
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LOVE this!
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Thanks, Iza! I appreciate you stopping in.
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This is the best installment so far! I love the illustration! :
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Thanks, Erik. It’s definitely one of my favorite episodes! We appreciate you coming by 🙂
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What I want to know is, have any gingermen been harmed in the process? Brilliant holiday fare here!
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Well…….possibly! Maybe a few!
Thanks for coming by, Julie!
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It is just like a rhyming, illustrated episode of CSI! 😀 So clever, as always.
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Thanks, Teresa! We appreciate you coming by 🙂
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Penny, I adore your nephew’s art. He really is talented. Love the way you two work together. This is just an awesome idea. You are a genius with rhyme. Maybe someday I’ll be close to you. But I could never pass you. Your talent for rhyme is just amazing. Thanks for coming by to visit. It makes me smile when I see you have visited my blog.
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Robyn, you are way too kind! Thanks for your sweet comment for Landon and me!
Your Christmas story made me laugh! Very funny!
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Okay, you’ve just given me my next language activity. LOVE this. I love this collaboration. Just precious and such a wonderful to support the young artists in our lives. Well done. The poem and the illustration are both well done. haha
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What are you going to do with it, Pam? Details, please 🙂 And I want to know how it goes! Thanks for coming by!
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Fantastic, Penny! What an artist your nephew is. 😉 And I love your writing…you are so talented!!!! This is a wonderful series.
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Vivian, you are sooo sweet! Thank you. And of course I agree about my nephew!
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HA!!
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This is such a fun series. You know you could have a teachers aid with this. i.e…. What other evidence might be found in or around the area? Where do you think the criminal might have gone? What or who is the next victim? etc.. (just saying) 😉
You are a dynamic duo! Hoping to see more in the new year. 🙂
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Thanks, Diane. I’m glad you’re enjoyong the series. I’ve thought about using their series for school visits. Thanks for the great thoughts for a teacher’s guide!
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I didn’t do it!! I might have if I’d been there. But I wasn’t. Y’all just get better and better.
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Ha! Glad to know I can cross you off the suspect list, Rhythm. And thanks for coming by :•)
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Sooooo cute!
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Thanks, Robin! I love Landon’s illustration! He’s sooooo creative!
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Very cute, never thought of the Gingerbread Man as a criminal! (I used to do gingerbread man units with my students.)
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I think gingerbread men are a really popular unit for the little ones! So much fun! Thanks for coming by, Tina.
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What a great project!
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The series has been a ton of fun. We appreciate you joining us!
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CUTE!
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Thanks so much, Carrie!
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Nice, short poem, Penny, and Landon’s chalk-outline artwork is PERFECT for it!
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Isn’t it perfect??? I never have to worry about the illustration because Landon always nails it!
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Fantastic job–the both of you!! And loved the realisticness of it with the crumbs added to the artwork. Brilliant collaboration!
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Yes, the cookies crumbs were a perfect addition! Thanks for coming by, Rebecca :•)
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Adorable! Who said “brevity is the soul of wit”? Landon’s simple b&w picture is a perfect complement to the poem. Go Penny and Landon! But make it quick.
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Ha! Thanks so much, Carole! This episode was so fun to do!
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Best laugh of the day – poem and picture complement each other perfectly! Thanks, Penny – and please tell Landon thanks, too!
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“Best laugh of the day” is a really nice compliment…thanks! And I’ll tell Landon :•)
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What a hoot! Love Landon’s artwork. Tell him he’s done such a great job of illustrating your poems. Enjoyed the series. And, you made him feel special!
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Thanks, Pat! I think Landon tries to read the comments. Yes, he has done a phenomenal job!
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Hahahaha! Love this. The picture is perfect! The poem is as well. Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks, Rosi! Glad to give you a laugh :•)
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So fun, Penny! You are quite the duo.
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Thanks, Catherine! Glad you dropped in :•)
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Ha ha! Another great addition to the series. Very clever great aunt and great nephew!
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Oops! My reply to Renee is under your comment, Stacy. Thanks for keeping up with our series!!
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Yes! That’s exactly how he did it…chalk board and a few cookie bits! I’m impressed at the number of crumbs escaped “the eating”. I always lap up every single bit!
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Yay, another foodie episode! You two are the best :).
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Thanks, Jama! Food is definitely an inspiration. Especially with all the goodies during this season. Speaking of food…I need to get over to your place! I have several posts in my Inbox and haven’t had time to come over and savor! Maybe this weekend 🙂 I do love your blog!
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Hilarious and adorable. The art would make a fun craft for other kids, too! I’m inspired.
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Glad you’re inspired! Yes, I think chalk is such a fun thing for kids. They would have a blast decorating the poor little gingerbread man.
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I love it – CSI: Gingerbread
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CSI: Gingerbread!!! That’s great, Genevieve. Thanks for stopping in.
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HAHA! Penny, you never fail to amuse me with your clever verses. And I love Landon’s art. How did he do that one — is it a photo of a chalkboard with real cookie bits strewn around? It looks great!
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