2 poetry books
When You're a Pirate Dog
and Other Pirate Poems
Illustrated by Jim Harris, pub. by Pelican Publishing,

Tall Tales of the Wild West
(And a Few Short Ones)
Illustrated by Ben Crane, pub. by Meadowbrook Press
Eric Ode - Poetry and Song Writing Credits

Eric's Books
When You're a Pirate Dog and Other Pirate Poems, Pelican Publishing, 2012

Tall Tales of the Wild West (And a Few Short Ones), Meadowbrook Press, 2007

Dan, the Taxi Man, Kane Miller, coming fall 2012


Eric's Poems Found in Poetry Anthologies
When Granny Won Olympic Gold (anthology), A&C Black, 2012
     * When Granny Won Olympic Gold

Does Your Face Fit? (anthology), A&C Black, 2011
     * What Jason Has

My Cat is in Love with the Goldfish (and Other Loopy Love Poems)
A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2010
     * A Perfect Match
     * The Tortoise and The Gecko
     * A Conversation in Eden

What I Did On My Summer Vacation, Meadowbrook Press, 2009
     * Deep-Sea Squeeze
     * Fishing with Bobby
     * Out Of Sight
     * Street Pizza
     * Summer at Grandma's House
     * Super Summer Sale

I Hope I Don't Strike Out (anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2008
     * Deep-Sea Squeeze
     * We're Going Skiing

Buses to Books: Reading, Writing, and Reciting Poems about School,
ABDO Publishing - Super SandCastle imprint, 2007
     *  Nothing Left to Learn
     *  Sally's Not at School Today

Bees to Trees: Reading, Writing and Reciting Poems about Nature,
ABDO Publishing - Super SandCastle imprint, 2007
     * When Clouds Meet

I've Been Burping in the Classroom (silly songbook anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2007
     * I'm a Little Mixed Up

Dinner with Dracula (anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2006
     * The Fall-Apart Monster

My Teacher's in Detention (anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2006
     * The Field Trip
     * Rules for the Bus

Dinosaur Poems: The Anthology (anthology), Scholastic UK, 2006
     * Allosaurus Always Wins
     * The Trade

Oh My Darling, Porcupine (silly songbook anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2006
     * Grover Can Whimper
     * Polly Ann from Tallahassee

If Kids Ruled the School (anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2004
     * Why Dju I Dju zha Shings I Dju?
     * I'll Teach My Dog to Read
     * I Wonder If She'd Like Me

Miles of Smiles (anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2004
     * A Valentine Poem

Rolling in the Aisles (anthology), Meadowbrook Press, 2004
     * Cat and Mouse
     * Watermelon Bird
     * Rules for the Bus


Poems Found in Other Book Publications
Stepping Stones 2 (English text book, The Netherlands), Noordhoff Uitgevers, 2010
     * Turnkey on the Run

Pound a Poem, John Blake Publishing, 2009 (as a contributing guest poet)
     * Poor Squash

Pound a Poem, John Blake Publishing, 2007 (as a contributing guest poet)
     * Tossed Salad

Crossroads 8B (English text book, Norway), Forlaget Fag og Kultur, 2006
     * Cat and Mouse


Poems Found in Magazines
Cricket
     * soft steps, October 2011

Fun for Kidz
     * Rummage Sale, July/August 2009
     * Undercover Reading, November 2008
     * I Hope I Don't Get Mr. Gray, September 2007
     * The Dalmatian, July 2006
     * To Land Upon a Star, September 2005
     * The City, May 2005
     * A Mountain of Poems, September 2004

Boys' Quest
     * I Will Not Eat That Earthworm, April 2011
     * The First Cowboy Hat, February 2010
     * I Often Wish I Were a Mummy, August/September 2009
     * The Dog House, December 2007
     * Campfire Visitor, June 2006
     * Who?, December 2005
     * The Gerbil, October 2004

Hopscotch for Girls
     * Sometimes People Notice, February 2010
     * Koalas, June/July 2009
     * My Sister's Words, December/January 2009
     * A Poem, (Yes, that's the name of the poem.) April/May 2008
     * Blue Ribbon Goat, April 2006


Music Awards and Recognitions
Seven Clever Pirates
     * Parents' Choice Silver Award, 2010
     * Creative Child Magazine Seal of Excellence

When You Smile
     * Parents' Choice Recommended Award, 2008
     * National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) - Honors, 2008

I Love My Shoes
     * National Parenting Publications Award (NAPPA) - Honors, 2005
     * Parents' Choice Silver Medal Award, 2005

Grandpa's Truck
     * Parents' Choice Recommended Award, 2003

Trash Can
     * Parents' Choice Approved Award, 2002

Welcome to the Workshop (DVD)
     * A Telly Bronze Award, 2007
     * A KIDS FIRST! All-Star Award, 2007
     * A Hermes Creative Award, 2007


Eric's Music Found in Television Productions
Dragonfly TV "Going Places in Science" Season Six: Deep South (PBS)
     * Trash Can

Maralee Dawn and Friends (multiple episodes)
     * One Little Monkey
     * Let Me Introduce You to the Kangaroo
     * The Lion Shuffle


Eric's Songs and Poems on Albums Released by Other Artists
All About Bullies... Big and Small - East Coast Recording and Cool Beans Music, 2011
(GRAMMY NOMINATED! - Best Children's Album)
     * Labels - poem performed by Heidi Swedberg
     * Keep Your Chin Up - poem performed by Miss Amy

Buck Howdy with BB - Around the Campfire - Prairie Dog Entertainment, 2008
(GRAMMY NOMINATED! - Best Children's Spoken Word Album)
     * Lester Lost His Job
     * Horseflies
     * Mulligan Martinson Marley McGraw
     * Barnaby Biggleton's Belt
     * The Tortoise and the Gecko
     * A Cowboy's Lullaby


Eric's Music Found on Compilation Releases
Best Toe-Tappin' Songs Ever - Produced by Mrs. Music, 2011
     * Let a Little Light Shine

Best All American Songs Ever - Produced by Mrs. Music, 2011
     * Froggie Went a Courtin'

Best Snappy Happy Songs Ever - Produced by Mrs. Music, 2011
     * Riding on a Train

Eat Your Vegetables, Please! Vol. I - Produced by Wide-Eye Kids, 2007
     * I've Got to Choose

Brush Your Teeth! Vol. 1 - Produced by Wide-Eye Kids, 2007
     * Michael Duncan Oppenheimer Oscar Reaily Jones

Car Tunes - Casablanca Kids, 2005
     * Grandpa's Truck

Spiritual Songs - Casablanca Kids, 2005
     * Old Man Noah's Raincoat

Party Songs - Casablanca Kids, 2005
     * Let's Dance
dinosaur poems
poetry anthologies
sports pooems
summer poetry anthology

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