2- Leanne 
on May 6 2007
Too scary for kids? What planet are they living on? Look at the most popular children's books and it's obvious that kids can deal with it -- probably more than those bleeding heart liberal morons... Oops, ranting.
I like this one, Jen. Instead of "there was a buzz at the tree" maybe you'd think about "came a buzz at the tree" just for rhythm purposes -- otherwise it's all good.
3- Tracey on May 7 2007
I think it's too much for little kids, but that pre-adolescents into that kind of wicked surprise would like it. I'm thinking kids who are into Goosebumps or Lemony Snicket or writing in that vein.
I think it could inspire kids who turn their noses up at the very thought of poetry to give it a go, and maybe even try their hands at it.
4- Tracey on May 7 2007
P.S. I'm also seeing how it could actually be a fun way to explain things in nature. The poem and illustration, then a few words about the food chain, for example.
5- Anstey on May 7 2007
I really don't think it's that bad for kids in school. Maybe pre-schoolers it's too much, but even then, I think it's part of nature. It's not that bad.
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- stephan
6- Alcuin of York 
on May 7 2007
(and poets too).
Perhaps - Bees Should Be Careful or The Bee Who Wasn't Careful
Alcuin
7- Jen on May 7 2007
I can see how this poem can be taken as deceitful.
I think sometimes people think too much but making people think isn’t a bad thing. Thanks for sharing what you think
8- Anstey on May 7 2007
" Actually, if you titled this in some pedagogic clothing, it could work fine...teach kids to be careful of strangers...
(and poets too).
Perhaps - Bees Should Be Careful or The Bee Who Wasn't Careful
Alcuin "
I very much like this idea. But i'm big on titles.
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- stephan
9- Jen on May 7 2007
I could kiss you Mr. Alcuin of York
I’ve been thinking and your idea to market this as a stranger danger picture book by using nature is awesome. I would have to research this more and see what is already out there. I think this might be a unique idea and that’s what children’s publishers are looking for. I don’t want to get ahead of myself here but from a marketing approach there are a lot of worthy organizations that help missing children and their families. The proceeds from a book like this could really benefit them.
THANK YOU ALL for the ideas and suggestions!
1- Anstey
on May 6 2007
hahahaha
OMG. THAT's AWESOME!!!!
depending how it is drawn, that'd be hysterical
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