L. W. LEWIS

L. W. Lewis has a unique ability to “see” through a childs eyes. His poems talk to children, he is read and remembered. No subject is taboo, from doggy poop to going to college, all as a child views the subject. Humor is in every poem. Some like cheating and smoking use poetry and humor to plant a seed that children remember. Others like “Dog Food” and “My Weight” are just plain funny and keep children turning pages. This book targets 4th grade through adults.. It also good for reluctant readers.

Conundrums and fantasy set to humor. What would happen if a poodle married a tiger, of if you invite a monster to dinner. What about if if a lion married a zebra or your brother went outside naked. Silly stories that pre-k through 6th grade will want to hear over and over again. Lewis does not condescend to children, he tickles their sense of humor. Adults will also enjoy reading these poems to the pre-K set.

Outrages humor about every day thoughts and experiences of children. What if a witch was afraid to fly, of if I were a fish. Little thoughts about cutting an onion to big concerns about fear. Why is my sister such a brat? What is the best toilet paper to use? Lewis has a unique style that keeps children laughing and turning pages. Recommended for 3rd through 6th grade readers.

From feeding dog food to a little brother, to destroying each other’s toys, to observing nose-pickers in church, nothing is off-limits in L. W. Lewis’s collection of amusing poetry, Bathing Kitty. Told from the unfiltered perspective of a child, the short, whimsical observations are meant to draw young readers in with entertaining, humorous verses that can help young minds think beyond the nuts and bolts of standard prose. Bathing Kitty blends clever wordplay with easy-to-remember rhymes to help build reading confidence and create verses that are fun to say aloud — again and again! Bathing Kitty covers the spectrum of childhood’s mischievous mayhem, with poems about applying lipstick to the cat, getting bubbles in your butt and eating insects. Intended for audiences from grades 3 through 8, the verses take a serious turn at the end, with The Not-Too-Funny Section, which features three touching tributes to the author’s military legacy and the contributions of our armed forces. Along the way, Lewis manages to sneak in subtle lessons about the importance of having high ideals and good morals — undercurrents that should have an impact yet go unnoticed by all but the most perceptive of children

Intended for “reluctant” readers. The title entices a child to open the book. It is funny. Rhymes are easy to read so reading skills improve and reading becomes fun. L. W. Lewis does not “preach” to children, he makes them laugh.
Morals and values are not drummed in but suggested through humor. Whether it’s arguing with a sister, wanting to be an astronaut, or kissing a frog, Lewis explores every day conundrums in a way that children understand and find humorous. Winner of the Moonbeam Children’s Book Award for children’s humorous poetry. It will be read and remembered. A fun read for any child or adult who reads to a youngster.