Through the Keyhole: Here Fishy Fishy

by Mary Joyner-Stoddard

Overview

Here Fishy Fishy is one of the first books to be introduced by Through the Keyhole books. Mary Joyner-Stoddard does an excellent job of using rhythm and rhyme to tell the story about a little girl and her grandfather on her birthday. It is a lighthearted story about her first time fishing. She and Grandpa go fishing with her brand-new pole and have amazing results. Many adults will identify with this story. Here Fishy Fishy will put a smile on the face of all ages. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Grandpa took an old poll and fixed it, you see. It was really long, longer than me. A piece of string was tied to the end. For the hook, he used a nail with a bend ------------------------------------------------------------------------- I was hand in hand with Grandpa as we walked to the fishing hole. A smile never left my face as I carried my brand-new pole. I threw my line out, just as proud as could be, And with a kind voice, called, Here, fishy fishy. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- This is a picture book for the whole family to enjoy time after time.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503595118
Publisher:	Xlibris US
Publication date:	09/02/2015
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	24
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Through the Keyhole books is a new collection of picture books for the youngest readers. Being a baby boomer herself, Mary Joyner-Stoddard feels other boomers will also appreciate them as they read it to their children and grandchildren. They may identify with some of the stories. Who doesn’t remember catching their first fish? How about getting your first bike? Do you remember your first year for camp? These stories are a peek into the past. Whether you are five or fifty-five, you will receive some enjoyment from these poetic stories. Mary Joyner-Stoddard has been named Poet of the Year 2015. She has received multiple awards for excellence in poetry. Mary is gifted with the talent of telling a story with rhythm and rhyme. Midwest living, Christian values, and a love of family are present in her work. A common thread in her stories is a happiness connection. Mary’s work is being transformed into children’s picture books. These books are a tool to introduce the youngest readers to the world of literature. Through the Keyhole books will give entertainment and an appreciation for the life and times of earlier generations. She wants her stories to be lighthearted and heartwarming. Being legally blind for over thirty years has not been a barrier to Mary Joyner-Stoddard. She believes that sometimes, things are seen clearer through the window of the heart. When asked why she writes poetry, she responded, “I want to leave a piece of myself for my grandchildren. I want them to hear love in my words.”