Edwin Padlan

There's an Otter in my Water Edwin Padlan

In this 1st book of the Poetry Pals series, Edwin and his son share a diverse collection of whimsical and thought-provoking poems to educate and inspire.




Micah is an elementary school student and Edwin too often finds himself acting like one. What started out as a rhyming book to educate kids about the human body, has evolved into a collection of poems about the mind, body and soul that will make families laugh and enjoy together!




When Micah says something imaginative, funny, or sweet, in a way that only children can, Edwin makes note of the special moment. These captured moments, in addition to Edwin's observations in daily life as a dad, are the inspiration for the poems in this book.



For young children, there are playful poems with vivid illustrations that will make you laugh together and inspire a creative imagination.

- What happens if you eat a jumping cow?

- Have you ever seen a four-legged duck?

- Have you seen the slap-a-doodle?




For older children, there are educational poems which encourage sharing, exploration, and self-confidence.

- What question do you want to ask the question machine?

- When you grow up, how many things can you become?

- What new inventions will you create?




For adults, there are inspirational poems for reading and discussing with the little ones.

- When flowers talk, what do they say?

- Is the grass really greener on the other side?

- How do I say goodnight child?




Edwin and Micah hope this book series inspires children to create, share, play, imagine and dream.




WARNING: There is some VERY SILLY stuff inside




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