Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children

Manley Peterson · 09-05-2011, 12:32 PM

Everyone remembers the fabulous rhyming stories of old Mother Goose from their childhood, but did you know that your lovely, grandmotherly goose has kept a dark, haunting secret for many long years?

Mother Goose is not all she seems to be.

Oh, sure, during the daylight hours when the sun is up and birds are singing and children are laughing, Mother Goose is friendly and wonderful and proper. But when the darkness falls and the coyote calls, that old goose turns into something much less loveable…much more sinister…forever known to the world as Granny Gruesome!

Recommended for teens and older due to dark comedic verse and over-the-top humorous illustrations.

BrowseTheStacks · 09-05-2011, 12:52 PM

Am i missing the link... or...?

jhempel24 · 09-05-2011, 02:09 PM

Here's a B&N Link....this is just odd...I may have to buy LOL.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book...nny%2bgruesome

Manley Peterson · 09-09-2011, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrowseTheStacks

Am i missing the link... or...?

Sorry, BrowseTheStacks. The links are in my signature, but you are right, they should be in the post. Here you go:

Granny Gruesome:

Kindle

Nook

Smashwords

BrowseTheStacks · 09-09-2011, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manley Peterson

Sorry, BrowseTheStacks. The links are in my signature, but you are right, they should be in the post. Here you go:
Granny Gruesome:
Kindle
Nook
Smashwords

Thanks. I usually read the mobile version of MR and it does not show signatures.

Manley Peterson · 09-21-2011, 01:33 PM

Remember those fun and simple Mother Goose nursery rhymes from your childhood? They were usually accompanied by cute pictures of dogs and cats making cookies and dancing.

Well, no more Mrs. Nice Goose! It's time to get gruesome!

Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children is now available in Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords formats.

There are over thirty illustrations full of dark humor and craziness - just perfect for teens and older who appreciate something wicked.

Manley Peterson · 10-01-2011, 11:47 AM

A few samples of what to expect from Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children:

"Jack and Phil"

Jack and Phil went up the hill
To steal young Mary’s head.
They heard a chop up near the top,
And found her already dead.

Then they cried, and couldn’t decide
If her meat was very fresh.
Without delay, they ran away
After they sampled her flesh.

"Wee Willie Warlock"

Wee Willie Warlock runs through your house
Upstairs, downstairs, quiet as a mouse.
Sneaking in your room, watching as you sleep
His hands hush your mouth so you can’t make a peep.

Each of the thirty poems is accompanied by cartoony, macabre drawings. Perfect as for a Halloween gift for older children and adults.

You can read the rest of the nursery rhymes and see all the crazy illustrations for only $.99 on Kindle, Nook, or Smashwords.

Manley Peterson · 10-22-2011, 07:21 PM

Granny Gruesome is perfect for a teenager to read on Halloween night. Nothing like twisted nursery rhymes and cartoony, macabre illustrations to tickle a teen's fancy.

Available for $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

Manley Peterson · 11-24-2011, 08:51 PM

Do you like funny, quirky poems and illustrations? Check out Granny Gruesome for $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

Manley Peterson · 12-19-2011, 09:41 PM

Do you like funny rhymes and silly pictures? Do you like Shel Silverstein's books? Check out Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children for $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

jhempel24 · 12-20-2011, 04:49 AM

So I just got around to reading this...um...eh...well...to be perfectly honest...some were clever...most seemed like they were re-worded by an elementary school kid. Sorry. I know it's for young readers, and I know it's supposed to be kind of silly, but just not my cup of tea.

Manley Peterson · 12-22-2011, 03:46 PM

Jhempel24, I appreciate your honest feedback about Granny Gruesome. Thanks for reading it and writing back with your thoughts. It is definitely a silly book and might be out of your age range, but thanks for taking the chance and hopefully you got some enjoyment for your $.99.

Manley Peterson · 01-06-2012, 08:53 PM

Granny Gruesome is still out there...waiting for brave teens to read her wicked rhymes. Try it for $.99 on $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

Manley Peterson · 02-19-2012, 05:02 PM

Everyone remembers the fabulous rhyming stories of old Mother Goose from their childhood, but did you know that your lovely, grandmotherly goose has kept a dark, haunting secret for many long years?

Mother Goose is not all she seems to be.

Oh, sure, during the daylight hours when the sun is up and birds are singing and children are laughing, Mother Goose is friendly and wonderful and proper. But when the darkness falls and the coyote calls, that old goose turns into something much less loveable…much more sinister…forever known to the world as Granny Gruesome!

Recommended for teens and older due to dark comedic verse and over-the-top humorous illustrations.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gran...son/1105386387

09-05-2011, 12:32 PM	#1
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children Everyone remembers the fabulous rhyming stories of old Mother Goose from their childhood, but did you know that your lovely, grandmotherly goose has kept a dark, haunting secret for many long years? Mother Goose is not all she seems to be. Oh, sure, during the daylight hours when the sun is up and birds are singing and children are laughing, Mother Goose is friendly and wonderful and proper. But when the darkness falls and the coyote calls, that old goose turns into something much less loveable…much more sinister…forever known to the world as Granny Gruesome! Recommended for teens and older due to dark comedic verse and over-the-top humorous illustrations. Last edited by Manley Peterson; 09-05-2011 at 12:35 PM.

12-22-2011, 03:46 PM	#12
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Jhempel24, I appreciate your honest feedback about Granny Gruesome. Thanks for reading it and writing back with your thoughts. It is definitely a silly book and might be out of your age range, but thanks for taking the chance and hopefully you got some enjoyment for your $.99. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 12-22-2011 at 06:47 PM.

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Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Remember those fun and simple Mother Goose nursery rhymes from your childhood? They were usually accompanied by cute pictures of dogs and cats making cookies and dancing. Well, no more Mrs. Nice Goose! It's time to get gruesome! Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children is now available in Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords formats. There are over thirty illustrations full of dark humor and craziness - just perfect for teens and older who appreciate something wicked.

10-01-2011, 11:47 AM	#7
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	A few samples of what to expect from Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children: "Jack and Phil" Jack and Phil went up the hill To steal young Mary’s head. They heard a chop up near the top, And found her already dead. Then they cried, and couldn’t decide If her meat was very fresh. Without delay, they ran away After they sampled her flesh. "Wee Willie Warlock" Wee Willie Warlock runs through your house Upstairs, downstairs, quiet as a mouse. Sneaking in your room, watching as you sleep His hands hush your mouth so you can’t make a peep. Each of the thirty poems is accompanied by cartoony, macabre drawings. Perfect as for a Halloween gift for older children and adults. You can read the rest of the nursery rhymes and see all the crazy illustrations for only $.99 on Kindle, Nook, or Smashwords.

10-22-2011, 07:21 PM	#8
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Granny Gruesome is perfect for a teenager to read on Halloween night. Nothing like twisted nursery rhymes and cartoony, macabre illustrations to tickle a teen's fancy. Available for $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

11-24-2011, 08:51 PM	#9
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Do you like funny, quirky poems and illustrations? Check out Granny Gruesome for $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

12-19-2011, 09:41 PM	#10
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Do you like funny rhymes and silly pictures? Do you like Shel Silverstein's books? Check out Granny Gruesome - Nursery Rhymes to Terrify Children for $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

12-20-2011, 04:49 AM	#11
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	So I just got around to reading this...um...eh...well...to be perfectly honest...some were clever...most seemed like they were re-worded by an elementary school kid. Sorry. I know it's for young readers, and I know it's supposed to be kind of silly, but just not my cup of tea.

01-06-2012, 08:53 PM	#13
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Granny Gruesome is still out there...waiting for brave teens to read her wicked rhymes. Try it for $.99 on $.99 on Kindle, Nook, and Smashwords.

02-19-2012, 05:02 PM	#14
Manley Peterson Author of Bloated Goat Posts: 105 Karma: 100000 Join Date: Nov 2010 Device: Kindle	Everyone remembers the fabulous rhyming stories of old Mother Goose from their childhood, but did you know that your lovely, grandmotherly goose has kept a dark, haunting secret for many long years? Mother Goose is not all she seems to be. Oh, sure, during the daylight hours when the sun is up and birds are singing and children are laughing, Mother Goose is friendly and wonderful and proper. But when the darkness falls and the coyote calls, that old goose turns into something much less loveable…much more sinister…forever known to the world as Granny Gruesome! Recommended for teens and older due to dark comedic verse and over-the-top humorous illustrations. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/gran...son/1105386387