Children's Poems With Illustrations - The Scary Spider and The Sleepy Crocodile
Posted: Monday, March 01, 2010
by LeahG Artist
Cartoon & Illustration Services
The Scary Spider
I sat by the fire
And a spider appeared.
It poked out an eye
And then it reared!
It was really ugly
If you know what I mean.
I didn't want to complain
Or make a scene.
But when I saw
Half a dozen more,
I felt really sick,urgh
And I fell to the floor.
I sat by the fire
And a spider appeared.
It poked out an eye
And then it reared!
It was really ugly
If you know what I mean.
I didn't want to complain
Or make a scene.
But when I saw
Half a dozen more,
I felt really sick,urgh
And I fell to the floor.
The Sleepy Croc
There once was a crocodile
Who lived by the stream.
He fell to sleep
And had a wonderful dream.
He dreamt he could fly,
He dreamt he could dance.
He dreamt he met a pretty girl croc
And had a lovely romance
These poems and illustrations were written and drawn by me for my children aged 6 and 7yrs. The scary spider poem I actually wrote (in part) 27yrs ago! I have updated the poem and added the picture so that my daughter can recite it as part of a school project.
LeahG Artist and Designer
Leah left the retail and health management world a few years ago to become a freelance writer and artist. She now enjoys creating funky vibrant cartoons and illsutrations for websites, promotional materials and as gifts. Leah would love to illustrate her own children's books in the future. Presently she is creating cartoon and cartoon mascots for business clients.
Visit LeahG's Cartoon and Illustration Services website here for updates and latest art work.
Leah left the retail and health management world a few years ago to become a freelance writer and artist. She now enjoys creating funky vibrant cartoons and illsutrations for websites, promotional materials and as gifts. Leah would love to illustrate her own children's books in the future. Presently she is creating cartoon and cartoon mascots for business clients.
Visit LeahG's Cartoon and Illustration Services website here for updates and latest art work.
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Top-level comments on this article: (9 total)Leah,I thought those poems were very cute. I think the one about the spider would be fun to tell by a campside fire. HeheGod bless,MichelleThank you :) I agree, very creepy for little 'uns.
Nice poems Leah, thanks for sharingThank you David
Very creative - hope some publisher out there is looking in your direction. Loved the rhythm and rhyme! MarijoThank you Marijo
Hi Leah thanks for sharing I will share these with my little Graciemae tomorrow when she comesKeep wellKacyI hope she enjoys them! I have some worm stories that are ideal for small children also, I may try to update the illustrations. I also created those stories when I was 12yrs old!That would be great Leah the more creepy crawlie the better for her. Keep well my friend and very first fan of mineKacy
Cute poems and great cartoons Leah. Thanks for sharing.Thank you Linda
Nice work Leah. I really like the Sleepy Croc.Thanks, me too. I like the yellow/green shades. Kind of sums up his tranquil state!
Wonderful stuff, Leah. Very nice!Thank you Ken
those are great. Thank you.RichThank you Rich
Wonderful poem lady...Can I please use it for my campaign against child abuse on the internet? i will surely be giving full credit to your creation. and will have your name wherever i use it. Regards...I have replied to your email. More details are requested please.
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