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Young Reader

The bell on the door woke the vendor mid snore There seemed to be nobody there But then when he looked a little bit more He spotted the little lad’s hair Hello there, Sonny, he said, it seems funny To find a young lad in my store I have children’s books for not too much money So what is it you’re looking for I came for a look for a nice picture book For I don’t yet read very well I want lots of pictures at which I can look Is that something that you might sell? Well, said the vendor, most books have some words Even the picture books do I’ve books about animals, science or birds I should have the book just for you But if I don’t have It just give me it’s name And I’ll do my best to get that in The lad said I don’t think the author found fame But can you get ‘Nympho’s In Satin‘? *** 9 March 2021 Contest: Bookshop Sponsor: Kai Michael Neumann

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/18/2021 5:30:00 AM

There are some picture books without words. The end is quirky, but you never know what a lad might ask for. Congratulations, Terry!

Gary Radice

Date: 3/18/2021 3:01:00 AM

LOL!! :) :) I was wondering where this was going. That's brightened my day. Cheers - Gary

Kai Michael Neumann

Date: 3/18/2021 2:17:00 AM

Very funny. Who is to say that reading is precocious? Kind wishes, Kai

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/11/2021 5:36:00 PM

Sounds like our young man doesn't need any books about the birds and the bees, eh?! lol. :)

Terry Flood
Date: 3/12/2021 3:04:00 AM

I think the internet ensures that today’s kids know about the birds and the bees before we knew that birds and bees didn’t mean birds and bees. Thanks Gershon, Terry

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/9/2021 10:09:00 AM

LOL Well, I certainly wasn't expecting the last line! This is very funny, Terry. Wonder if the boy ever got his copy of "Nymphos in Satin." Enjoyed! Hugs, Carolyn

Terry Flood
Date: 3/9/2021 11:03:00 AM

I’m chuffed that you liked this Carolyn. I’m just intrigued as to where in my head that title came from. Terry

Tom Cunningham

Date: 3/9/2021 8:24:00 AM

Lol, been after that one for ages Terry, love the punchline at the end. Best of luck in the contest. Tom

Terry Flood
Date: 3/9/2021 11:06:00 AM

You won’t find it on the shelves, more likely under the counter in a plain brown wrapper. Glad you liked, Tom. Terry