Growing Bookworms – A farewell to Growing Bookworms and a new series #readingcommunity
Posted: September 11, 2024 Filed under: Bake and Read, Blog Content, Growing Bookworms, Writing to be Read | Tags: Bake and Read, Growing Bookworms, Robbie Cheadle, Writing to be Read 52 Comments
I have been publishing this series for many years and during that time my own two boys have grown up into young men. I am no longer involved in the world of children learning how to read and write and so I have decided it is time for me to down tools in this space.
I would like to leave you with two poems about my journey raising my two boys to young adults.
This first poem, which appears in Sir Chocolate and the Condensed Milk River story and cookbook, is about Michael.
It’s a boy!
A new arrival brings so much joy
Especially if it’s a little boy
He’ll have a loud and lusty wail
He’ll let you know that he is male
So beware,
A disturbance has started!
He’ll want to be just like his Dad
He’ll drive his mom and sister mad
He’ll keep insects in his room in jars
He’ll build a spaceship to the stars
So beware,
An adventure has started!
He’ll vanish at a sign of work
He’ll quickly learn his share to shirk
At homework time he’ll run away
Much to mom and dad’s dismay
So beware,
An endurance test has started!
In the end he’ll turn out right
You’ll be proud, he’ll be so bright
He’ll make you laugh, and then you’ll cry
When out he moves with a cherry goodbye
So beware,
A life journey has started!
The next poem is about my older son, Gregory.
Words for my son
Words flow fluidly from my mind to pen, they come very easily to me
So why is it when I speak to you, I just cannot seem to make you see
That I love you, my most special boy, I am your number one fan
It is a joyous journey to watch you becoming an extraordinary man
You have an amazing mind, you’re like an adult when we engage
It makes it hard to understand the teenage turmoil that within you must rage
You make us smile when you sit laughing at some amusing situation in a book
Although I can get really cross when you give me your uncooperative look
My own teenage years are a fairly distant memory, but I do remember
The emotional highs and lows, like the violent thunderstorms of December
An adventurous and exploratory time in your life, bursting with so much possibility
To take advantage, you need to control body and mind and take responsibility
You are exceptionally empathetic and kind, you always give to others
I take delight when I see you treating everyone as your sisters and brothers
New Series
From October, I am delighted to introduce my new series Read and Cook with Robbie Cheadle. This is the banner for this new series:
The new series will involve pairing a recipe, either a dinner meal or a baked item, with a book.
I think it will be good fun.
Thank you to all the readers who have followed Growing Bookworms over the years. I have loved our conversations.
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This segment of “Growing Bookworms” is sponsored by the My Backyard Friends Kid’s Book Series and WordCrafter Press.
The My Backyard Friends kid’s book series is inspired by the birds and animals that visit the author Kaye Lynne Booth’s mountain home. Beautiful illustrations by children’s author, poet, and illustrator, Robbie Cheadle, bring the unique voices of the animal characters to life.
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Heather Hummingbird Makes a New Friend (Ages 3-5): https://books2read.com/MBF-HeatherHummingbird
Timothy Turtle Discovers Jellybeans (Ages 3-5): https://books2read.com/MBF-TimothyTurtle
Charlie Chickadee Gets a New Home (Ages 6-8): https://books2read.com/MBF-CharlieChickadee
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Your new series looks like good fun. I look forward to it.
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Thanks, Darlene. It will make a nice change.
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Thank you for this farewell-to-“Growing Bookworms” post, Robbie! Your two poems about your two sons are delightful and heartwarming. 🙂
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Hi Dave, I’ve been running this series since 2018 so it’s time for a change. I’m glad you enjoyed the poems.
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Loved the poems, Robbie. You can feel the love you have for your kids and sense what amazing people they’ve become. A fond farewell to your old endeavor as you usher in the new. Best wishes with it. (I’ve often thought of a food/book pairing, too, but I’ve never pulled the trigger on the idea. Looking forward to what you do with the concept.)
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Hi Staci, thanks for the lovely comment. I am looking forward to a change of series. I was totally out of ideas. I enjoy cooking so the pairing will be fun.
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Good luck, Robbie. I think this series will be wonderful. Can’t wait. xxx
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Thank you, Adele. I think it will be fun too 🪷
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Ohh, this sounds fun, Robbie. I love your recipes. (I can envision Edgar Allen Poe raven cakes)! I look forward to these new beginnings! Thanks, Kaye Lynn. 🧡
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Edgar Allen Poe Raven Cakes. Lol. I’m looking forward to seeing what Robbie does with this new series, Colleen. It sounds delectable-in both food and reading tastes. 🙂
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Right? She has such a great imagination!
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Thank you, Colleen. What a great idea 🎂🐦⬛
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LOL! This would make a fabulous book! Literary themed recipes! 🐦⬛
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Yes, it would. My baking book is coming along but I haven’t had much time to work on it recently.
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What a lovely series you created Robbie and your poems were so touching to your sweet boys. The new series sounds awesome! Best of luck❣️
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Thank you, Cindy. It will be fun 💖
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💗💓 You’re so welcome 💗
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It has been a splendid series, and you have done your family and yourself proud! Thank you, Robbie.
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Hi Annette, thank you for all your wonderful support over the years. It is greatly appreciated 🌸
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Robbie, looking forward to your new series. Even though I’m not a baker, you might inspire me to try a few recipes or at least to send them along to great-grandkids with the paired book!! 📚🎶 Christine
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Hi Christine, it will be a mixture of baking and cooking and everybody has to eat 😉🎂
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You know when to make a transition. I suspect books and writing will always be at the centerpiece of your interest. Adding cooking makes a lot of sense; I see many of your dishes on other social media, Robbie. Forward, ho!
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Hi Marian, I love to read. I’ve been reading since I was 4 years old. I’ve been baking since I was about 8, so yes, they are my happy spaces 💗
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What a wonderful and fun new series! We all love to eat. 🙂 I adore both of these poems, Robbie. They express so much!
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Hi Jan, thank you very much. I appreciate all your wonderful support 🩵
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Good luck with the new series Robbie 💖
Loved the poems .
Both are so heart touching.
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Lovely poems to your boys; here’s to the new series
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Thanks for the encouragement, Derrick.
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Congratulations on ending a terrific series, and starting a new one, a new chapter.
Your poems are heartfelt. That time flew by.
Robbie you are amazing. I look forward to the new series!
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Hi Resa, it was time for a change. I am looking forward to this new series very much.
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Sounds good!
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Love the poem to Gregory Robbie!
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Thank you, Wayne. I like that one too
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All the best for your new blogging adventure!
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Thank you, Liz 🙏🌞
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You’re welcome, Robbie.
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And so it goes, from one great series to the next. Thank you for all you have given, and congratulations on your next adventure of giving. Your blogs are deemed ‘giving’.
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Oh, Jennie, that is such a lovely comment. Thank you. I gain inspiration from all the lovely bloggers I interact with.
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That’s so nice, Robbie. 😍
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What a lovely tribute to your sons who have indeed grown into extraordinary young men. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe. I am glad they are both compassionate people and see the social issues around them.
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You know me and poetry but…those two poems about your boys really resonated. Congratulations on raising such delightful young men, and I look forward to seeing what you do with your new series. 🙂
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Hi Meeks, it’s great to see you. I’m looking forward to the new series. I’m pleased you appreciated these poems.
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This is a major milestone for you. I’m sure it will be super popular as well.
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We do have to move on, don’t we. I think this new venture is brilliant for you. I’m looking forward to it.
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Thanks, Jacqui 🥣🍳🫕
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Loved the poems, Robbie. I know what you mean about sons growing up and moving on, lol. I also like the sound of the new blog. I’ve seen books paired with wine, but not meals.
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Hi Teri, yes, you are a bit ahead of me in the empty nest space. I am hoping readers will enjoy this new series.
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