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).
Most Popular Children’s Stories of the First Quarter of 2020
It’s hard to believe, but my son is almost four months old! I’ve said from the start that I want to give him good stories. That desire inspired me to write a children’s story every...
Story 14: The Light Bringer
Into a world of darkness, of mix-ups and madness Comes a plain purple phoenix to bring light to the blackness. The phoenix is small. His feathers are soft but sharp. To look into his eyes...
Story 13: Sand Castle Kingdom
This story is inspired by Ezra Jack Keats‘ The Snowy Day. Sam went with his parents for a day at the beach. He wore his swimsuit and sandals and his nose was all white with...
Story 12: Today I Am a Writer
Today I am a writer. I build worlds out of words. The adventures I am writing, No one has ever heard. Mountains made of letters And inky rivers on my page. I’m the author of...
Story 11: Today I Am a Doctor
Today I am a doctor. I make boo-boos go away. I help people feel better So they can go outside to play. A mess of bandages Has Mommy looking like a mummy. I know all...
Story 10: The Things That Scare You
James was scared. He shook in his shoes. His fingers went all fidgety. He hid under his blanket. When a monster appeared at the foot of his bed, James pulled the blanket all the way...
Story 9: It’s Okay to Make Mistakes
When you make a mistake, it’s okay to be sad. When you mess up here and there, it’s okay to be mad. Not being perfect doesn’t make you bad. In a way, not being perfect...
Story 8: Jesus in the Desert
Jesus was led by the Spirit, Yes, by God himself, To meet face to face with the Bad One, Yes, the Devil of hell. That Slippery Snake. That Sneaky Sly Spider. That Baddest Bad Guy....
Story 7: Three Little Mountain Goats
Once there were three little mountain goats. They danced in the heights. And leaped from peak to peak. But they couldn’t help seeing all the animals around them. The first little mountain goat saw a...
Story 6: I Love You
I love you, my dear. Yes I do. Yes I do. I love you true, my dear. Words will hardly do. I love you higher than the birds in the sky. I love you faster...