Whimsy & Woe

A Brief History of the Baldersquash MedalLegend has it that, one day in early 1894, Dr. Heinrich Hoffman hearda knock at his door in Frankfurt, Germany. On his porch he found asingle chicken, holding in its beak what appeared to be a golden coin.Fifty years earlier, Dr. Hoffman had published his classic book of poetryStruwwelpeter (or Shock-headed Peter in English).Two days later, an anonymous letter arrived at the offices of the BostonGlobe, addressed to the editor-in-chief. It announced that Dr. HeinrichHoffman was the winner of the inaugural Baldersquash Medal honoring“the very best in high-falutin nonsense.” German chemists quicklyconfirmed that the medal received by Dr. Hoffman from the chicken wasindeed solid gold.A media frenzy ensued...Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The Phone CallOne day after school I came home to seeA note by the phone addressed to me:“God called this afternoon for you.Call Him back at 555-4692.”Hmmm, I thought, this is mighty queer.He and I haven’t spoken in many a year.Dialing the number I got kind of nervous,Half-hoping the line would be out of service...Watch on YouTube.-----------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

My Father to Save“In the end it is you who must stand alone,”Said the Wizard whose wisdom was widely known.“Your father—the King—has been brutally slain,But wallow not in your sorrow and pain.Instead form a crew of seven men brave.Lead you they will to the lair of the Beast,Who made of your father a holiday feast.For the Beast, make that lair a horrible grave.”...Watch on YouTube.---------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Bailey O'BannonBailey O’Bannon hated all that was green.“Of that color I am not so keen,”She told her parents in a fit of rage,Using words inappropriate for one of her age.“I must rid the world of that heinous hue,For I am partial to red and to blue.”So off to the local store did she run.A doubt in her mind? There was none...Watch on YouTube.---------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The Bear in the BoatThe bear in the boatCouldn’t float.His body weightWas too great,And he started to sinkIn a wink...Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Mystery PoemOh, when did she do it?And what did she do?For whom did she do it?And which of us knew?Where did he hide it?And how was it hid?From whom did he hide it,Wherever he did?...Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Family RockMy mother drives a hot rod car;Her Christian name is Millie.She prefers a Fender for guitarWhen she riffs that rockabilly.Now Daddy is the rhymin’ guy;We call him Master Pap.Hip-hop is his chosen game.Man, can that dude rap!...Watch on YouTube.------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The ContraptionOh, what a contraption! What a machine!I drop in a legume and out comes a Bean.In goes a femur and out pops a Bone.It makes something Bigger after it’s grown.But the Best thing of all—you’ll surely agree—Is when I tried the amazing machine on me...Watch on YouTube.-------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Beyond the GateAt the Gate, there stood a manWho wore a uniform of gray.A stack of papers in his hand,He asked me, “Will you pass this way?”I replied to him, “Oh, kindly guard,I do so wish this way to go.For though the way be long and hard,What is Beyond I wish to know.”...Watch on YouTube.--------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Not for NaughtNot for naught did I scale the great wall of cheese,But in vain did I swim the river of peas.Not for naught have I trained this rabbit of yore,But in vain has he suffered the rigors of war.Not for naught was I born with one extra toe...Watch on YouTube.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The One-Man BandWhile I can make all kinds of noise,It’s ’specially fun to burp.And when I’ve got some extra time,I also like to slurp...Watch on YouTube.-----------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Jabber-Not’Twas not brillig, and thus no slithy tovesDid gyre and gimble in the wabe.Not quite mimsy were the borogovesAnd nary a mome rath even tried to outgrabe.So we—the Jabberwock and I—Decided to end our senseless strife...Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

I Like the GirlI like the girl, and she likes me,But all I feel is misery.So just you think how much worse it would be,If I liked her, and she didn’t like me.Or if she liked me, but I was turned into a tree...Watch on YouTube.--------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Daddy, Oh Daddy!“Daddy, oh Daddy!A monster, I fearIs here in my roomHiding ever so near.”“Do not worry, my son,”Said my Daddy to me,“For a thing like a monsterI surely don’t see.”Out came the monster from under the bed.It growled, it snarled, then bit off Dad’s head...Watch on YouTube.--------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The Great Philosopher“Ignore the forest for the trees,”Thus spoke Calamaties.“And do unto others,As they do to their mothers.Sleep not for lack of trust,And mingle only when ye must.For life is but a slice of pie...Watch on YouTube.--------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Home Above the RangeOh, give me a skyWhere the buffalo fly,Where the deer and the antelope soar.Where seldom is heard the song of a bird...Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The Road Well TraveledI took the road more traveled by,And though the path was often dense,I’m thankful that I was not shy,For pilgrims many happened by...Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Mudshakes by MikeyStep right up!Come one, come all.Grab a cupOf the Original.We’ve got Mikey’s Mudshakes here for sale,Made by the famous Mikey Moran,Professor of Mud at the College of Yale,Formerly Shaker for the King of Japan.Step right up!Hear my call:Just ten bucksAnd that is all....Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

'Twas for You’Twas for you that I butchered the beautiful beast,And for you that I dueled with Sir Andrew the Least.For you did he fight me with anger so keen,So for you did I swallow the magical bean...Watch on YouTube.------------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

A Rope Made of SoapA rope made of soap is too slimy,And a muffin made of dirt is too grimy.A marshmallow car might be squishy,But surely a chair built of cod would be fishy.But then, taking this even further yet,Would a door made of juice be too wet?...Watch on YouTube.--------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

A Good MorningEach morning I wake up a bit too grumpy,Because a pillow filled with gravel is too bumpy.And my bathroom faucet cannot make me clean,Since it only brings me lukewarm gasoline.I brush my teeth with superglue,And wash my face—oh yes I do—With leftover soup I find in the trash(Which leaves my skin with a nasty rash).So if you see me on the way to schoolAnd you think I look like an ornery mule...Watch on YouTube.--------------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The Beast in the CaveThe beast in the caveDidn’t shave.His beard grew in sizeUp o’er his eyes,And his whiskers grew downTo the ground.He cried, “Woe is me …I can’t see!”On a stone he did tripAnd he tipped...Watch on YouTube.------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The Story of Salmon DeliciousThere was never a fish so ambitiousAs the one they called Salmon Delicious.“If I must be eaten,” he told a friend,“In the mouth of the King will I meet my end.”So Salmon swam all around on the lookFor a royal worm on a golden hook...Watch on YouTube.----------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The Boy on the HillThe boy on the hillGrew a gill.“Why, that is absurd!”Said the bird.“Of use might it beIn the sea,But you haven’t a prayerIn the air.”So the boy with the gillLeft his hill...Watch on YouTube.---------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Sleep Through the Night“Sleep through the nightWithout fright!”I yelled heartilyOut of gleeTo the townspeople allIn the hall.“The Monster of DreadIs now dead;And Sir Lancelot slewThe Goblin of Rue.So raise up your voice..."Watch on YouTube.---------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Miles and LeaguesMiles and leagues and more miles did I run,Each day trying vainly to outrace the sun.Flying west through the day, that star never ceasedTo disappear nightly, then rise in the east.“Oh, why do you flee me?” I cried to the sky,But that arrogant orb made not a reply.“Perhaps I can help,” came a voice from behind.“Hear me, my friend, I was once of your kind..."Watch on YouTube.--------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Carrot TalkMr. Banana, a sensitive fellow,Took offense when the Carrot called him yellow.Mr. Spinach thought the Carrot mean,When the Carrot called him “young and green.”But Miss Pepper was insulted not,When the Carrot remarked...https://youtu.be/58SLQdom688?si=9TmTYTribZfsu6bK---------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

The King of the LandThe King of the LandHad a band.They practiced their punk,But they stunk.“That noise is too loud!”Cried the crowd.And so...https://youtu.be/qLfNbXYggY0?si=Awn2Paa4SYE-uDzV-----------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....

Mary Melissa Miranda McGurkMary Melissa Miranda McGurkWas uncommonly fond of homework.Nothing whatever could bring her more gleeThan mapping out battles from French history.After each spelling test, she’d ask, “When’s the next?”Before jumping into some dusty old text.And the easiest way to incur Mary’s wrath?Just switch on TV while she worked at her math.Soon Mary noticed that to study and figureOnly made her head grow thicker and bigger...https://youtu.be/RNT6h32uRAU?si=uFgTohndpIxdRYZI-----------------------------------------------------------------------Tales of Whimsy, Verses of Woe is quite possibly the most dangerous book of poetry ever written. Do you dare? It’s so good it will make you sneeze. 🤧What becomes of a girl who absolutely detests the color green? What about a king who joins a punk band? And the little boy who calls up God on the telephone? Winner of the prestigious Baldersquash Medal, which honors the very best in highfalutin nonsense. 🏆Tim DeRoche and Daniel González, author and illustrator of the best-selling Ballad of Huck & Miguel, return with a book of verse that will delight anyone who loves Lemony Snicket or Shel Silverstein.⭐REVIEW from Kirkus: "Joyous poems. A rare work of pure, unbridled fun."⭐REVIEW from the American Library Association: "Incredibly funny, periodically poignant, and wonderfully unafraid to challenge readers."timderoche.combaldersquash.comTim wrote about children's poetry for Literary Hub.Watch our book trailer on YouTube.Buy it on Amazon....