The Lady And The Dog Take a Train
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Once there was an occasion At Pennsylvania Station. A lady had checked in her baggage: A chest, a chair, a large package, A basket, a hatbox, and an antique clock. And last, but not least, her very small dog. The lady was given a receipt for her baggage: For the chest, the chair, the large package, For the basket, the hatbox, and the antique clock. And last, but not least, for her very small dog.
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About the Book
The Lady and the Dog is a delightful poem about a woman who checks her baggage (including her small dog) at the train station, but is horrified to find a very large dog when she completes her journey! This story will be sure to get a chuckle out of all readers when they reach its conclusion. What Does a Mouse Fear? is a short children’s poem exploring the interconnected relationships amongst a mouse, a cat, a dog, their master and his wife. It is a fun, clever, easy read that captures the imagination of enthusiasts of all ages. Both poems are well composed and balanced. Their cadence and rhythm make them easy to read, and their imagery and plot are creative and enjoyable.
About the Author
Eugene Ugrumov was born in Russia in 1937. His father was a military doctor and his mother was a librarian. Literature was part of Eugene's life since his early childhood. He and his two siblings read fairy tales over long Siberian winters where the magic of storytelling took them around the world and across time. Eugene graduated from the Technology and Sciences University of Chelyabinsk in 1964. He met Ludmila, his wife of almost five decades, during his studies. Eugene and Ludmila moved to the United States in 1996 with their two daughters, who now have their own families. More recently, Eugene has been working at the local library and spending time with his grandchildren.