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Gone dotty
Angry dog walkers, depressed goldfish, poo haikus and backyard stalkers
A collection of silly and sad poems inspired by the little things in life that can be enjoyed over a cup of tea and a bun.
Delicious … funny, quirky, moving little bites of everyday life that hit the mark, every time. Do yourself a favour – read these!”
Charlotte Calder, Children’s Writer and Author of ‘Stuck’.
“Fresh, living, full of rhyme and rhythm, Kate’s poems are funny, clever, light and deep. They’re about the delights, disgusts, loves and challenges of everyday life – from babies, old age, dogs, ducks and goldfish, to bogans, hair, fat and feet! Accessible and contemporary, a book to have on your shelf and dip into any time.”
Meredith Gilmore, Coast Arts Presenter, Coast FM 963
"From sweet to sour, Kate's anthology shifts from deep to funny so quickly. It has it all! Executed by an extremely talented poet. I can't wait to read more"
Eliza Hull, Australian Poetry, Café Poets Director
“I’m not surprised that such a great playwright and author of perhaps my favourite short play – SushiWushiWoo – would be an excellent poet as well. This anthology is well worth a read.”
Pete Malicki, Literary Manager of Short+Sweet Theatre International
A collection of silly and sad poems inspired by the little things in life that can be enjoyed over a cup of tea and a bun.
Delicious … funny, quirky, moving little bites of everyday life that hit the mark, every time. Do yourself a favour – read these!”
Charlotte Calder, Children’s Writer and Author of ‘Stuck’.
“Fresh, living, full of rhyme and rhythm, Kate’s poems are funny, clever, light and deep. They’re about the delights, disgusts, loves and challenges of everyday life – from babies, old age, dogs, ducks and goldfish, to bogans, hair, fat and feet! Accessible and contemporary, a book to have on your shelf and dip into any time.”
Meredith Gilmore, Coast Arts Presenter, Coast FM 963
"From sweet to sour, Kate's anthology shifts from deep to funny so quickly. It has it all! Executed by an extremely talented poet. I can't wait to read more"
Eliza Hull, Australian Poetry, Café Poets Director
“I’m not surprised that such a great playwright and author of perhaps my favourite short play – SushiWushiWoo – would be an excellent poet as well. This anthology is well worth a read.”
Pete Malicki, Literary Manager of Short+Sweet Theatre International
100 pages, Paperback
First published March 23, 2012
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Kate Toon
7 books29 followersKate Toon is an award-winning entrepreneur author, speaker, educator, podcaster, and parent to one human and one fur baby. From her humble backyard shed she masterminds an ambitious business universe, helping thousands of other humans to build their own version of success through digital marketing business know-how.
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August 7, 2012
Today, I found myself making all the facial expressions that only weird passengers have while reading on a train. Smiling, giggling and even tearing up... a memorable, evocative (and provocative) read that you will want to share.
May 28, 2012
Thanks Kate, for your quick wit and quirky sense of humour. I am proud to have played a small part helping your book reach eager fans and new readers. My wife is reading it now on the couch. I havnt had a chance to get my hands on it yet, but from the chuckling beside me, its a success!
May 24, 2012
there is something for everyone in this gem of a book from the very talented kate toon
i have quite a few favourites and i feel that they all come from the heart of the moment...
christine rushmer
i have quite a few favourites and i feel that they all come from the heart of the moment...
christine rushmer
July 18, 2012
Loved It. What a funny, relatable and real poetry book. Thanks SO Much! It's not often that you get transported so many places while guided by such an original perspective. Awesome!
September 2, 2012
Splicing together the colours to life in words, the poems of 'Gone Dotty might' find you giggling a little too loud in a public space or brought to tears in the space of a poem or two. A little something for everyone, the author, Kate Toon, introduces us to a wide range of characters, locations, situations, and emotions, in each a woven yarn. Just add caffeine, chocolate, and imagination.
From beginning to end, 'Gone Dotty' will leave you hungry for more dumplings like these, by Kate. Read and ask for seconds...
From beginning to end, 'Gone Dotty' will leave you hungry for more dumplings like these, by Kate. Read and ask for seconds...
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