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Readers' Comments


Praise for When the House was Bright Pink

I've always been a fan of Dr. Seuss & love the rhythm in rhymes.
These rhymes are nicely adult & don't make me feel juvenile, just
young at heart, especially since they are written from the perspective
of a child growing up in the 50's & 60's.  Thoughtful, insightful, & unique.
Loved it!  Loved the illustrations too!
                                                       - S. Chinn (Torrance, CA)


This is a warm, sincere, fun loving collection of poems.  Valencic's style is unique.  I enjoyed reading the book very much.  Everyone that reads it seems to relate to the special times when they were growing up.  I am looking forward to Valencic's future books.

                                                       -
Rose Gray (Las Vegas, NV)


Your poems are really delightful, nostalgic and heart warming.


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Carol S. Knight (Petaluma, CA)



I truly LOVED the poems....What "wonderful" messages you sent to everyone who reads your book....especially to the young people....just BE YOURSELF!!  I loved that!

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Violet O'Malley (Fort Wayne, IN)


You can't help but let your mind wander and daydream as you read her poems.  Nostalgic and witty!  Not only is her writing innocent and true, but the illustrations (most especially the cover) are simple and beautiful!!!

                                                                     - Leslie I. Zabo (Las Vegas, NV)



...I thoroughly enjoyed your book....There were many things that I could relate to as well, even though I grew up in a different place and in a different race, many of the experiences of growing up are similar.

                                                                     -
Mike Kelley (Elk Grove, CA)



I just finished reading your book.  It is a wonderful collection of poems.  I look forward to book number two!
                                                                     - Jon Jang (San Bruno, CA)