Jone at Check It Out is hosting the Poetry Friday Roundup today. If you’d like to know more about Poetry Friday, click HERE for an explanation by Renee LaTulippe.
Hello, Great Readers of our series! Just In case you haven’t visited before, let me tell you a little about A Great Nephew and A Great Aunt. My great nephew, Landon (a seventh-grader) and I (his great aunt) collaborate. I write a poem which he illustrates. We started this collaboration in the fall of 2014 and have had so much fun with it that we decided to invite others along. Landon and I will continue to have a new episode on the second Friday of each month. The other Fridays are filling up quickly with guests. I have created a page on my website to view all the episodes of A Great Nephew and a Great Aunt. Click HERE to visit the page and enjoy past episodes.
With today’s collaboration, Landon and I are wishing you a belated Happy Valentine’s Day or maybe an early Happy Halloween. If that seems confusing, I think you’ll get it once you read the poem and see the illustration. (And just so you know…Landon did not hide an object in today’s art.)
Penny’s Poem
Landon’s Art
Thanks so much for joining us today. I appreciate all of you who read this series. See you next week when I’ll have guest collaborators.
Penny Parker Klostermann 
Yes! I’ll be your Valenstein! ❤ If the poem doesn't snag your heart, the illustration sure will!
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A bit more developed and it could be a picture book. 🙂
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Thanks, Brenda. I’ve thought about a picture book but I’m not sure where to go with it so I’m keeping it as a poem for now.
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Sometimes it’s a scene that I’ve loved, but this is a full and wonderful story, Penny, with another terrific illustration by Landon. I hope it will turn into a fun Halloween and/or Valentine’s Day picture book.
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Thanks so much, Linda. This is one of my favorite collaborations that we’ve done.
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Valentine’s Day is not my scene either! I will stick with Halloween too. Cute poem and impressive illustration!
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You and Frank have something in common. Thanks for coming by, Leigh Anne.
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What a good poem and great LAUGH! Well done to the both of you! Have a great week…..and you might want to consider on the Mrs. Frankenstein thing. He does seems sincere 😉
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True. He really does seem sincere. Thanks for coming by, Linda.
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Oh, poor old Frankenstein! Thankfully he does eventually find his bride (according to the movies, anyway) – there’s someone out there for everyone! 🙂
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Yes, I think it does work out for ol’ Frankenstein eventually. Thanks for coming by 😀
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Love the poem and drawing! Perfect for Valentine’s Day! p.s. What a great line, “Love my brain from Victor’s jar?” LOL!
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That’s my favorite line too, Robin. I always think of the movie Young Frankenstein and the brains that were ready and waiting.
Thanks for coming by 😀
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*thunderous applause* Well done, both of you!! Great ending on the poem, Penny. 🙂
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Thanks, Jama. I love the thunderous applause!!!
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This collaboration is one of my favorites. This poem is adorable and witty and Landon of course pulled off his magic too. He came up with the idea and completed the picture all within an hour and a half. Not fair right?!
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Thanks, Landon’s mom! This is what amazes me about Landon. His creativity is exceptional. He doesn’t just draw a picture…he brings a story to what he draws! It is magic!!!
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Delightful poem! And how hopeful those Frankenstein eyes are. Poor monster.
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Yes…the eyes are very expressive. I hope Frank finds love in October 😀
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Wow, another great collaboration, Penny and Landon! Love the depiction of the calendar/holiday exchange in both the poem and picture. =)
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Thanks, Bridget. I love the details that Landon added, too. He has exceptional talent! Thanks for coming by 😀
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Fun poem. Landon’s drawing of Frankenstein is so human and sensitive. I love it.
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Thanks, Pat. I love his depiction of Frankenstein. He nailed it. It seems like the ol’ guy is really looking for love 😀
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He looks love sick! 🙂
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