Edward went to sleep one night and he began to dream he was a mighty dinosaur that made folks run and scream! Yes, being large and powerful seemed nothing short of great, but Edward was a tiny mouse so he could not relate. But then, one day, that tiny mouse, much to his surprise, walkedContinue reading “The Powerful Lesson”
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Charlie the Mumbler
Charlie always mumbled, which drove his mother crazy. “Speak clearly,” she would yell. “The way you talk is lazy!” “Mumble,” he’d retort, but who knows what he said, and his mom would sigh and simply shake her head. At school, he would mumble when answering Miss Moore, who’d smile and nod and think, her hearingContinue reading “Charlie the Mumbler”
My Slow Dog
I really think my dog is slow, and now I’ll tell you how I know. Spotty just won’t chase his ball — with it, he won’t play at all. And if, for him, I throw a stick, he doesn’t seem to care a lick. He only gives his tail a wag, while “Chase it! ChaseContinue reading “My Slow Dog”
Derek the Donkey
Derek was a donkey but stubborn like a mule, and he was determined to go to public school. I know that must sound crazy, as crazy as can be. Donkeys are not scholars — most people would agree. But Derek was not average. That donkey had a brain! He taught himself to talk and read,Continue reading “Derek the Donkey”
The Grade 7 Dance
Our class’s dance was really dumb; it was my first one ever. And to the next one — will I go? My answer is “Ha! NEVER!” All the boys just ran around, playing tag and yelling while we girls discussed them all and what they thought? No telling! Later, Tara, who’s quite brave, asked aContinue reading “The Grade 7 Dance”
Birthday Party Drama
My birthday was just yesterday, and now I’m finally eight. My birthday party was okay, but it sure wasn’t great. My mother hired Sam the Clown, a really funny guy, but clowns just freak out Sarah Jones, and that girl sure can cry. And then I fought with Henry Brown who is a little creep.Continue reading “Birthday Party Drama”
Sitting in This Tree
I’ve climbed this tree in our back yard against my mother’s wishes. The reason is she says I must wash and dry the dishes. She says since I am growing up I need to learn to work. Then something made me really mad — my little sister’s smirk! “It isn’t fair!” I shrieked too loud,Continue reading “Sitting in This Tree”
Sally’s First Laundry Day
Sally thought she’d do a wash while Mom was in the yard planting all the vegetables. Sal thought it wouldn’t be hard. She threw in dirty clothes she found, some blue, some red, some white, and several other colours. She’d wash them with delight. On the washer she read dials and made the water “hot”.Continue reading “Sally’s First Laundry Day”
The Final Fit
Sarah was a bratty girl: she wanted things her way, and if she wasn’t happy, she put on a display. She’d pout and cry and stomp her foot. She’d flop right on the floor, and her mother would turn red if they were in a store. But then one day, while in a shop, sheContinue reading “The Final Fit”
Benny Got a Pogo Stick
Benny got a pogo stick which really was a shame, cause pogoing his way through town became his only aim. He climbed up on his pogo stick, and he began to bound, plunging off whatever thing that reckless twit-head found. He pogoed off a great big rock! He pogoed off a fence! He pogoed offContinue reading “Benny Got a Pogo Stick”
