Words Have A Habit of Misbehaving
When I was a little girl (a very, very long time ago), I used to love learning new, really big words like ‘discombobulate’ or pusillanimous or disconcerted. As I grew, my … Continue reading
Rhyme And Phonics: Important in Early Literacy?
As a child, I remember learning nursery rhymes sung to me by my mother. Not only did her soft, lilting Galway accent transfix me, the rhythm of hardly-understood-words elicited an … Continue reading
Asking Nicely!
May I be bold? May I be brash? I’m not asking you for cash. All I ask is a little click, A little like, a little tick. I … Continue reading
Wednesday Poetry Corner With Aprilia Zank
One of our favourites to the Wednesday Poetry Corner is Aprilia Zank. I asked her to send us a poem that had been inspired by another poem. She has given … Continue reading
Johnny Depp Came To My Party!
Congratulations Valerie Turner! We have just published your first book: Johnny Depp Came To My Party. This collection is a warm and very down-to-earth collection of ditties by a woman … Continue reading
Story Corner With Dr. NanaPlum: Wollee The Worm
Yes! You can write a story about anything ~ including worms! Wisley Gardens continues to invite me to be a guest author during the summer school break. Next time, … Continue reading
The Wednesday Poetry Corner: Bellamy The Butterfly
As this is The Wednesday Poetry Corner, and I am celebrating reading Bellamy The Butterfly at Wisley Gardens this weekend, I thought I would give you a snippet of the … Continue reading
Wednesday Poetry Corner With Jennifer Cartland
I have great pleasure in introducing a poem by Jennifer Cartland to the plum tree. I love the straightforward simplicity of this poem. And I love its poignant ending. This … Continue reading
Am I Fractured?
Originally posted on The BeZine:
Clouds permission of Janet Beasley AM I Fractured? By Niamh Clune Am I fractured, when in the wrath of sunlight streaming ‘cross this sky, I…
The Wednesday Poetry Corner With Aidan Tiffin (Aged 10)
Introducing the poetry of a wonderful young poet ~ Aidan Tiffin. Aidan is the son of the sister of a very dear friend of mine. I think Aidan, who was … Continue reading
The Wednesday Poetry Corner With Jacinta Caplan
Introducing Jacinta Caplan to the plum tree. Jacinta submitted this very powerful poem for the Plum Tree Book’s Poetry anthology on MOTHER! I love her poetry and her ability … Continue reading
Wednesday Poetry Corner With Tina Jane Clowes Kay
I would like to introduce Tina Jane Clowes Kay. She is new to the plum tree and has sent in this marvellous interpretation of MOTHER! I am extending the time you … Continue reading
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