Crank

This is our third book of imaginary creatures. “Cronk” is the ABC of Imaginary Birds. “Chomp” is the ABC of Imaginary Animals. “Crank” is the ABC of Imaginary Bugs. I wrote all the poems for these ABCs. Crank is illustrated by one artist - Jani Beckwith. I think her pictures are superb! Now that Crank’s completed I have to say that doing these three ABCs has been a real challenge. I never thought I could write 78 poems about imaginary creatures, but somehow I have! Someone asked me recently: ”What age group did you have in mind when you wrote these poems?” I had to say that I didn't have any particular age group in mind. I remembered what a poet friend said when he read Cronk: “I think people of all ages can enjoy this book.” This, dear reader, is my hope and wish.