For National Poetry Month, we’re sailing in a sieve to the land of poetry, with author Kyle Lukoff. Kyle just released a picture book titled, “Explosion at the Poem Factory” [public library] Kyle shares the story about the good bad poem that inspired his book, you’ll also learn about the Philolexian Society he belonged that each year hosts a bad poetry festival each year…and he shares the secret of what makes a bad poem..good. And as always, a few Buttons & Figs kids share their good bad poems to show us the way to wordplay…Now go write a poem!
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Encore: #36 – War of the Fools
Encore: Once again…Nonsense appeared to be on a collision course with reason…presenting Buttons & Figs and the Oyster Actors on the Air in The War of the Fools. It was on this day, April 1st, in which weird happenings began to happen. Reporters began to report reportable events, reportable strange happenings, reportable odd sightings – a meat shower, a weird alphabet song, odd creatures sailing in a sieve making demands…what if it were all true?! Featuring voices from the pod-o-sphere, including The Past & The Curious, Composer Dad, and What If World. Tune in to Buttons & Figs to find out what the reporters are reporting this April Fool’s day. btw…does anyone have any stilton cheese?! Take care out there.
#48 – Gorey Nonsense! with author Lori Mortensen
On this episode we sail in a sieve to the land of Edward Gorey, with author Lori Mortensen to show us the way. Ms. Mortensen just released a biography of Gorey titled, “Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey.” On this episode you’ll get to hear about Gorey’s life, his style and his love of anagrams! Join Buttons & Figs listeners, including the hosts of Book Power for Kids podcast, as they come up with silly names using the letters of their names, just like Edward Gorey did. You’ll also get to hear how Lori Mortensen does research for her biographies, along with some great advice for how YOU can write a biography too. Now go write!
Explore More!
Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey {indie bookstore/public library}
Author Lori Mortensen and Illustrator Chloe Bristol
YouTube Video of Lori Mortensen showing you how Edward Gorey played with anagrams
Book Power for Kids – The Power kids provide listeners bring book reviews to life. Listen anywhere you subscribe to podcasts.
The Man Who Sang the Sillies by John Ciardi, illustrated by Edward Gorey
www – Mighty Great Adjective Play
www – Mighty Great Adjective Play
Time to play Mighty Great Adjectives! We’ll read 4 wacky sentences and YOU have to see if you can count how many adjectives modify the noun in question. Are you ready to play Mighty Great Adjectives?!
www – Spoonersim Play
Inspired by Jon Agee’s book, Smart Feller, Fart Smeller. For more spoonerisms visit Fun With Words.