I thought I knew what was happening to earth’s animals. Now I know what I knew, but better.
Through the use of syllabic poetry, photography, video and text, Robbie takes us on a learning tour of South Africa’s creatures and their environment. I even learned a new term: Sixth Mass extinction.
I don’t know much about poetic structures, but I know what poetry I like when I read it. I like all of Robbie’s poems, even when the message is haunting.
I also know I love animals. Please enjoy Robbie’s videos! They are only a few seconds long.
Robbie teaches about the BIG FIVE: Rhinos, Lions, Elephants, Leopards and African Buffalo.
Did you know Rhinos cry tears when poachers dehorn them?
It’s sad that when teaching about animals we need to teach also about their impending demise. Back away, or put your head in the sand and be part of the problem!
Did you know there are White Lions? They are not albino, but rather white due to “a recessive trait called leucism.”
Robbie has confirmed that the lion at the foot of the tree in the following video of a “Lion in a Tree”, is a white lion. She also says that she has never seen a lion climb a tree before. Imagine having seen enough lions in your life that you could make that statement?
Living in captivity is necessary for survival of many. This baby leopard is so cute, a delight to witness.
Robbie teaches about the UGLY FIVE: Warthog, Vulture, Wildebeest, Marabou Stork and Hyena.
There are many other mammals included in her book: Cheetahs, Wildebeests, Tigers, Wild Dogs, Hyenas, Jackals, Antelope, Monkeys, Giraffes, Lizards, Flamingos and more. She does not forget insects, sunflowers, bushes, fires and all that contribute.
“The Nutcracker” is a short story at the end of the book that for me tied my experience together. Yes, this book is an experience, not just a read.
I would have gluttonously included all of her videos in this post, but have controlled myself. You can find her African Animal videos on her Youtube Channel.
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Thanks for the great review on Robbie’s very informative and entertaining poetry collection, Resa! Enjoy a nice rest of the week! xx Michael
Hi Michael, thank you for sharing, I appreciate it. Resa has prepared a beautiful post that highlights the essence of this book.
Thanks to you for writing such great books, Robbie! Resa has done a very great job. Best wishes, Michael
Thank you for sharing this post, Michael!
It’s an important book. You have a great rest of the week, too!
I fully agree with you, Resa! Robbie is such a gift. Her skills are so multiple, and we can learn so much from her. Thanks for featuring her, and enjoy a nice rest of the week! xx Michael
👍 XO
Hi Resa, thank you so much for this beautiful post. As always, it is a visual journey and delight. I really appreciate how you have interpreted and shared the message in this book. The Nutcracker was intended to highlight the impact of the sixth mass extinction and climate change on human youngsters. An attempt to demonstrate that humanity doesn’t stand apart from the animal kingdom. We are part of it and it’s demise impacts heavily on us too.
You wrote a wonderful book, Robbie. I’m honoured to have read it.
The animal videos are the perfect addition to all you write of.
I was pleasantly surprised by “The Nutcracker”. You drove the message home perfectly.
We are definitely part of the animal kingdom. All life is in this together.
Thank you for taking the time to write this book.
I believe you said Michael and yourself will be touring a different area of Africa later this year.
I look forward to more videos, and whatever else your inspiration leads you to.
Hi Resa, yes, we are going to see hippos, crocodiles and marsh birds. We are also going to a game reserve on the way down to our coast destination. I am already excited.
Lucky you & Michael!!!
Take great pics… I know you will!
Geez 😒
Agree!!!! 😒
Thank you, Matt.
Great review, Resa!
Thank you, Merril!
I believe Robbie said this book will be in some of the schools in S. Africa.
Every little bit helps.
You’re welcome. That’s very cool!
Hi Merril, Resa creates the most amazing visual reviews.
Yes, she does. Congratulations again on your book!
❤ great review
Thank you, Beth. It is truly a teaching book. I learned a lot!
Thank you, Beth. Resa’s reviews are truly extraordinary.
You have honored Robbie’s soul-stirring, thought-provoking book!
Thank you, Annette. We live in an uneven world. Robbie has delivered an important message in a unique way.
Hi Annette, you always say the loveliest things. Resa has done a wonderful job of creating a visual post for my visual poetry book.
Great post, Resa. I love the animal videos.
Thank youTim!
Agree, the animal videos are terrific. I adore the baby leopard and the spider….. a little Spunkie-Too. xx
Loki acts like a black panther.
Hahaha!
I shouldn’t laugh. He’s probably descended from a mighty line of black panthers. I wouldn’t want to get on his bad side.
Tell Loki how sleek and beautiful he is… for me! xx
Loki is a sweetheart. He’s the most consistent kitty to sleep with me throughout the year.
Aww, I love that. Jeep sleeps with me every night. Spunkie-Poo 💋 better watch out! Loki-Pie 🤗 might move in on his territory.
Spunk bullies Loki. Loki will be snuggled up on me and Spunk will launch a missile attack on Loki. I end up all scratched up.
Hahaha! Of course Spunkie-Poo 💋 launches attacks. Of course you get scratched up.
Well, give Loki-Pie a hug for me! A few for Spunkie-Poo 💋 too! xx
HI Resa, that baby leopard video is one of my favourites too.
Lol! I have to tell you; I woke up in the middle of the night wondering if I had written a review, or just made a list of fantastic animals.
You cover so many, and all needed!
HI Timothy, I am so pleased you enjoyed Resa’s wonderful and creative review.
Oh, I’m with you on both poetry and animals and Robbie combines these two beautifully!
Thank you for sharing, dahling!
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Dahling 💫
Thank you!
Tell Hera how much everyone here cares about the animals.
I know she’ll spread the word.
xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽xo🧽
She loves spreading the word!
She also loves sending you lots and lots of kisses, so I hope you’re prepared!!!!!
xoxoxoxo🐾xoxoxoxo🐾xoxoxoxo🐾xoxoxoxo🐾xoxoxoxo🐾xoxoxoxo🐾xoxoxoxo
Hi Marina, thank you for your lovely comment. Resa’s review is wonderful and a fabulous visual representation of what I tried to create in my poetry book.
Exceptional work and I really enjoyed Resa’s review! xo
Terrific presentation about Robbie’s book, Resa, and I loved the video samples! A great writer writing about a great writer. 🙂
Thank you, Dave!
The videos are terrific. I love Robbie’s use of several creative forms of expression to put her message across. It’s very effective. 🙂
Hi Dave, thank you so much for your lovely comment. Resa’s posts are all magical.
Gorgeous review, Resa. Congratulations to Robbie on a wonderful book and this review.
OX OX OX OX
Dear John,
Thank you! Robbie wrote a great book. It’s not big, but it’s powerful.
It is so neat that our blog community knows someone in S. Africa, to bring their POV to us.
OX OX OX OX
It is very neat. 🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂
🐂 💋🐂 💋🐂 💋🐂
Darn ox just beat sponge out of #1 spot! Again!
the 🐂 is more lovable than the 🧽
True… but can 🐂 mop up doggy kisses drool the way 🧽 🧽 do? ⨷⨷⨷⨷
Yes 🐂 can mop up doggy kisses drool. 🐂 just weighs more is all.
John…
I’m just envisioning wringing out an OX. 😂
🐂🚿 🐂🚿 🐂🚿 🐂
Need two hands 😁 🐂 🐂 🐂 🐂
Ummm… try about 100 hands.
Of course we do have the mini OXen!
Hey, what about a sponge with an OX on it? OR a sponge in the shape of an OX?
Now, with my final OX, that = 4!!!!
Not sure a sponge and OX are compatible. The OX won’t fit on the sink. You can’t squeeze the OX. The OX doesn’t bounce when it drops on the floor. (That’s four for me as well)
Uh huh!
Sew, we’re playing hard 📦-b are we?
I can be pretty 🦊+y -f&y.
I’m a shoe in to win this with 👞-ford.
Times up! ⏰⏰ – cl.
That’s 4 for you!
(homonyms count)
Okay the war is on. I’m putting on my battle 🧦-s and 🥊-b&ing gloves. I will say you won this round though. OX OX Thant’s 4 for you
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Hi John, thank you so much. There are some hyena’s in this book for Twiggy and also wildebeeste, but no pumas.
Sounds great. Thanks, Robbie.
Lol!
Perhaps a cheetah will do?
Totally precious and totally needed in today’s times. Thank you Robbie and Resa
Thank you, Eddie.
You’re welcome Roberta
Thank you, Eddie. I’m thrilled you read this post.
Is the turtle/tortoise still living by you?
{{hugs}}
Very interested in stories like these. Happy to see it on your site.
I’m sad to report the tortoise is no longer with us. It was discovered surprisingly dead one morning. Nothing could be done for it.
Local authorities said to leave it alone someone might be out. No one came.
Aww… & no one came. Such is how much concern there is for wildlife.
I’m happy (s)he was there for the time it was.
It seems like a nice place. {{hugs}}
Good morning Resa, great hearing
from you!
{{hugs}}
Have a peaceful day dear friend
Beautifully done, Resa. This heartfelt post is so much more than just another book review. Robbie never fails to amaze and impress me. I agree with you completely about this book. Congrats to Robbie on this review. Hugs to you both.
Hi Teagan, thank you. I feel the same way about your amazing imagination and stories. Resa has created a visual journey here and it is wonderful.
Excellent review (and more!) of Robbie’s book. I went and bought my copy after reading this, and I know I will cry as I am sensitive toward animals (and toward so many things, it seems!)
Hi Christy, thank you for your interest and support. There are a couple of poems that are quite hardcore, but a lot of them are reflections of the wonder of nature and all its creatures.
Thanks for letting me know, Robbie xx
Terrific post about Robbie’s work – beautiful!
Hi Barbara, thank you so much. Resa’s post is incredible.
Thank you! I adore the book.
Her videos are terrific! Can’t wait to read the book.
It’s a wonderful tribute to the animals! Thanks for checking out the review, Jan!
HI Jan, I am pleased you like these videos. I love watching animals, and taking pictures and short videos of them. They are so interesting and beautiful.
Wow! Wonderful. Can’t wait to read the book. Excellent and thoughtful post Resa.
Thank you, Cindy! It is a thoughtful book.
Hi Cindy, Resa did a beautiful and thoughtful post. I am so glad you enjoyed it.
Absolutely fantastic. Wonderful post and amazing author.
I agree! xo
Thank you, Resa created an extraordinary and beautiful post.
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Congratulations to Robbie on the passionate review! It’s great to see how well-received the book is.
Agree Liz! Robbie is to be congratulated for this worldly effort. Power to her, and us!
Hi Liz, thank you so much and also for your lovely review of Lion Scream.
You’re most welcome, Robbie.
I quite enjoyed Liz’s review!
Liz writes lovely and in depth reviews 🥰
An excellent review, Resa! Robbie poetry has given us a profound call to action. May we heed the call!!!
Thank you, Rebecca! Robbie wrote a very worthy book. I’m honoured to review it.
Hi Rebecca, Resa’s review is marvelous and so creative. Thank you for you comment, I am immeasurably pleased that you interpreted this book like that.
What a great review! Those videos are the coolest. I shall have to get to reading this one. Thanks for the heads up and congrats to Robbie!
It’s worth reading. I wish everyone would read this book!⚡️💥
Added!! 🧚♀️🌟
Hi Dale, Resa’s review is amazing. I am glad you enjoyed it and like the concept behind this book.
She does the best reviews!! It’s been added to my to read list!
Thank you 😊
Awesome review, Resa! I loved Robbie’s book, but it was also an eye-opener to the plight of the animals. I love all animals, so to read about their suffering really pains the heart. But I also enjoyed the delightful pictures she painted with her poetry. 🩷
Lauren!
Yes, Robbie’s poetry paints many pictures in this book. She brought today’s S. Africa into my home.
Excuse me, but I have to go feed my wildebeests! 😉😘
Hi Lauren, thank you for your lovely comment. I did include some quite hard hitting poems and information, but I tried to counter it with all the wonderful things about southern African wildlife. Thank you too for your wonderful review.
Oh I love it Resa. Great review.. Robbie did an amazing job! ❣️
Yes, she did. It’s a great book. So happy you got to read the review! 💞💞
It was soooo good and happy to see it finally. Catching up around here!! 💗
Hope it goes further! 💞💞
I do as well. It’s a beautiful book! 💞