The Dirigible Balloon
Poetry for Children

Pianissimo Piano Recital

Listen to Carol read her poem ...
I practice hard! My teacher says
my piano fingers fly.
He hopes I will perform one day
but … I’m a little shy.

I’d rather play just for myself
or for a friend (or three!)
and when my family listens
that’s crowd enough for me!

About the Writer


Carol Coven Grannick

Carol Coven Grannick's short fiction and poetry for children has appeared in Cricket, Ladybug, Babybug, Highlights, and Hello. Her middle grade novel in verse, Reeni's Turn, debuted in September of 2020 from Fitzroy Books/Regal House Publishing. Her poetry for adults appears/is forthcoming in multiple print and online venues, most recently including Capsule Stories, The Birmingham Arts Journal, West Texas Review, and The Write City Review (Chicago Writers Association).