Category: Stories
I’m writing a new children’s story every week of 2020. If a particular story captures your imagination, makes you smile, or sounds like something your child would enjoy, let’s collaborate. To connect for illustrations or art, reach out via the Connect form or on my social media accounts (message me on Facebook or Twitter).
Story 43: Birdsong
Eagle comes down To join the song. Faster. Louder. On and on. Who else do I hear Singing along? Toucan comes down To join the song. Faster. Louder. On and on. Who else do I...
Story 42: Don’t Forget to Vote
Every single fourth November Duty calls for me and you To cast a vote for president It’s our right and honor, too Man or woman Blue or red Another color in between? Vote with your...
Story 41: The Runaway Son
The Daddy had two little boys who he loved. One he called Pal and one he called Bud. Pal went to Daddy and said in a loud voice. “I want your candy, your games, and...
Story 40: Owen’s Penny
Owen had been tramping down the sidewalk, dragging a stick behind him, when a flicker caught his eye from the pavement beneath him. Owen stopped. He knelt down. And, in the same way he gazed...
Story 39: Gooseberry Fairies
Larry the Fairy craved wild gooseberry. With nary a thought, he set out for Gooseberry Prairie. Kerry the Fairy said he knew the way To the gooseberry field and Gooseberry Cafe. So Kerry and Larry...
Story 38: Ms. Margo and the Snart
Ms. Margo was old. Older than the village was young. That meant she knew everything And everyone who lived in St. Munn. All her neighbors in town, They’re called Munnions, you know, Saw Ms. Margo...
Story 37: I Can Do All Things
I can do all things through– Hard work. No, I can do all things through– Being really smart. No, I can do all things through– Your super strength? No, I can do all things through–...
Story 36: Different
There is nothing wrong with being different. Different is just what you should be. Haven’t you heard? There are different strokes for different folks There are different horses for different courses There are different frogs...
Story 35: How to Fly
Here is how to fly. First you stretch your arms. Then you arch your back. Now reach out your hands. Like you’re hugging a too-big sack. Now flap. Flap again. Now flap again some more....
Story 34: How You Got Your Name
We named you _______ because it’s the name of a lion. A strong, brave, clever, silly, compassionate lion. A lion to honor. The roar. The mane. That’s why we wanted you to carry your name....