Animal Alphabet

About the Book

My seven year-old granddaughter, Breanna, expressed a desire to write poetry. We agreed to share our writings through the mail. Starting with A, I gave her a subject. She wrote a poem, sent it to me and gave me my subject. The first four subjects she gave me were alligator, bunny, candy, and dolly. After the second poem, I decided to do all mine about animals. After Dolly, the donkey, I asked her to give me animal subjects. This continued for five years. She tired of poems before we reached the end, so I continued on my own. Thus: “Animal Alphabet.”

About the Author

Born in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Completed her childhood in Utah. Never quite forgave her new home for not having lightning bugs. Dabbled in poetry, children’s literature, telling stories, music, and acting with her family in community theatre. Graduated from the University of Utah in Elementary Education. She and her husband taught in Utah and Western Samoa. Loving animals, she was a zoo docent for several years. With five children and 14 grandchildren, there have been many opportunities for poetry, writing and stories. She and her husband of 52 years, Lowell, are enjoying retirement in Salt Lake City.