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...

/ April 16, 2020

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...

/ April 10, 2020

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...

/ April 3, 2020

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...

/ March 27, 2020

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...

/ March 20, 2020

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...

/ March 13, 2020

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...

/ March 6, 2020

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....

/ February 28, 2020

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...

/ February 21, 2020

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...

/ February 14, 2020