Jonesy’S Chance and Other Tales

By G. H. Paulson

Jonesys Chance is a collection of poems and stories created to provide insight and inspiration for children. The humorous and sometimes poignant collection has simple messages that will easily come to light accompanied by vibrant images. Parents will have an enjoyable experience reading these works to their children and discussing the messages in their own words.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: Oct 12, 2010
• ISBN: 9781453589021

G. H. Paulson

G. H. Paulson has two grown children and two grandchildren who have enjoyed his writing their whole lives and often encouraged publication. This book is his first collection of poems and stories to be shared with the world.

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Copyright © 2010 by G. H. Paulson.

Library of Congress Control Number:  2010914587

ISBN: Hardcover   978-1-4535-8901-4

ISBN: Softcover     978-1-4535-8900-7

ISBN: Ebook          978-1-4535-8902-1

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This book was printed in the United States of America.

Illustrations by Sandra Muller

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Contents

Jonesy’s Chance

Sally’s Ring

If

Eric’s Birthday

Riding a Horse

Boy, Are You Lucky

Thanks, Maurice

The Search

Frederick Takes a Flight

All about Choosing

Jonas’s Lesson

This book is dedicated to

that part of every human being

that knows all things are

possible

Special thanks to Arlene, Eric,

Jaimie, and Mr. Goodwin

Jonesy’s Chance

Once upon just any old time

                  in a cozy village not far away,

There lived a young boy name of Jonesy,

                  who wished he would be able to play.

A game of sports, any game (maybe football)

                  like all the other boys played.

If only they would give him a chance,

                  every night he knelt down and prayed.

Now Jonesy was not very big and strong,

                  and he