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 33: Dean Dragon Rides the Slide
Dean Dragon loves the park. He spins on the merry-go-round and feels like he is flying. He swings on the swings and dreams of the day he’ll soar higher than the clouds. He digs in...
Story 32: I Feel Snuggly
I feel snuggly. Won’t you please hug me? Yes I will. Yes I will. I feel tickly. Won’t you please scratch me? Yes I will. Yes I will. I feel giggly. Won’t you please laugh...
Story 31: The Earth Tree
Like every other tree, the Earth Tree starts off as a simple seed. No one knows where it fell from, but it’s there all the same. Tiny. Hard as a rock. Magical. You might think...
Story 30: The Peacock Cape
Perhaps it is true that Freya never could have known what would happen when she put on the Peacock Cape. But she put it on all the same. And spun around. And around. The faster...
Most Popular Children’s Stories of the Second Quarter of 2020
I’ve said from the start of the year that I want to give my son good, fun, warm stories. With that in mind, I’ve written a story every week of the year so far. I hope...
Story 29: Bless Me All Over
God, bless these eyes. You made them so I can see every good thing. You made them so I can see every one of your beautiful children. You made them so I can see light...
Story 28: A Very Peculiar Recipe
Owen grabbed hold of the blender and threw in a pillow. He watched the feathers whir and whiz in great fluffy billows. He plugged in the toaster and slipped in one, two, three perfect daisies....
Story 27: Tre and the City Animals
Tre stays awake when the city goes to sleep. He’s friends with the animals guarding our streets. The furries and featheries that people call pests. Tre knows the truth, so he heads to the Nest....
Story 26: Today I Am an Astronaut
Today I am an astronaut. I wear my clean white suit. My helmet looks just like a fishbowl. Mommy says it’s cute. I climb into the ship and a voice counts down to liftoff. Three…...
Story 25: God Has a Voice
Listen, sweet child. Perk up your ears. Because God has a voice. If you listen, you’ll hear. God speaks through his Spirit. God speaks through his book. God speaks in a word. God speaks in...