Ratha Graphic Novel - Creating Thakur (better link and poem
We have Dani Long (Deathmango), creating a pictoral representation of Thakur for the graphic novel on Kickstarter, with a better link:
http://bit.ly/rathakick
Don't miss this!
We are at 60% funding, $3,529, with 112 backers, but only 9 days to go. Please help put us over the top by posting on social media, Twitter, and let other people know. If you want the graphic novel to happen, the next 9 days are crucial.
And here, just for your enjoyment, are the lyrics to a song I wrote a while back. If you like it, share it, then give us a Kick. From the Scratching Log blog:
Poetry Friday - The Herding Teacher's Name
A little doggerel (or cat-eral) about one of my favorite characters from my Ratha series about intelligent prehistoric cats; Thakur, the clan's herding teacher. It addresses a silly problem with his name. Somewhat inspired by Edward Lear:
The Herding Teacher's Name (or I Should Be Working on Something Else)
(just for fun)
by Clare Bell
The herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
I'll admit that it's a little bit obscure
Although it sounds absurd
It's a Bengali word
The herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
Oh the herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
I can't blame you if you're not really sure
The books where he resides
Lack pronunciation guides
Yes, the herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
We call the herding teacher Ta-KOOR
THA-kur isn't right and needs a cure
It was a glaring feature in the TV movie "Creature" *
But the herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
Get it through your furry heads; it's Ta-KOOR
If you say it wrong you may not be a boor
As it's writ in Ratha's Creature
It really does mean "teacher"
The poor herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
Ah, the herding teacher goes by Ta-KOOR
Regrettably it rhymes with "manure"
You must do quite a dance
When herding elephants
Since they leave behind a whole lot more than spoor.
And the herding teacher says his name ... TA-KOOR!
(copyright 2008 by Clare Bell)
Labels: Clare Bell, Kidlit, Name, Ratha, Ratha series, Ratha series Kidlit Poetry Friday, Thakur, Thakur Ratha Clare Bell
posted by rathacat @ 1:10 PM
http://bit.ly/rathakick
Don't miss this!
We are at 60% funding, $3,529, with 112 backers, but only 9 days to go. Please help put us over the top by posting on social media, Twitter, and let other people know. If you want the graphic novel to happen, the next 9 days are crucial.
And here, just for your enjoyment, are the lyrics to a song I wrote a while back. If you like it, share it, then give us a Kick. From the Scratching Log blog:
Poetry Friday - The Herding Teacher's Name
A little doggerel (or cat-eral) about one of my favorite characters from my Ratha series about intelligent prehistoric cats; Thakur, the clan's herding teacher. It addresses a silly problem with his name. Somewhat inspired by Edward Lear:
The Herding Teacher's Name (or I Should Be Working on Something Else)
(just for fun)
by Clare Bell
The herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
I'll admit that it's a little bit obscure
Although it sounds absurd
It's a Bengali word
The herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
Oh the herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
I can't blame you if you're not really sure
The books where he resides
Lack pronunciation guides
Yes, the herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
We call the herding teacher Ta-KOOR
THA-kur isn't right and needs a cure
It was a glaring feature in the TV movie "Creature" *
But the herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
Get it through your furry heads; it's Ta-KOOR
If you say it wrong you may not be a boor
As it's writ in Ratha's Creature
It really does mean "teacher"
The poor herding teacher's name is Ta-KOOR
Ah, the herding teacher goes by Ta-KOOR
Regrettably it rhymes with "manure"
You must do quite a dance
When herding elephants
Since they leave behind a whole lot more than spoor.
And the herding teacher says his name ... TA-KOOR!
(copyright 2008 by Clare Bell)
Labels: Clare Bell, Kidlit, Name, Ratha, Ratha series, Ratha series Kidlit Poetry Friday, Thakur, Thakur Ratha Clare Bell
posted by rathacat @ 1:10 PM