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Category Archives: Children’s stories
Terry Tractor takes a trip
Another Hugh story, for kids 2 -5. Kids 3-5 might also like the Robby Robin stories. Terry Tractor Takes a trip A tractor named Terry lived in a barn near the sea, with his friends the horses and lots … Continue reading →
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Tagged children, Creativity, drawing, poetry, tractors, Writing for children
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Hugh Learns to Love Winter, a new pre-Robby Robin story
This story may appeal to kids 18 months – 3 years, especially if they’re not convinced that playing in the cold and the snow is a good idea! Hugh Learns to Love Winter “Oh look,” said Daddy, “it’s snowing … Continue reading →
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Tagged drawing, Hugh stories, snow, snowman, winter, winter fun for children, Writing for children
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Hugh’s Missing Kitty
Another story for very small children, especially ones who want their kitties to like them. Slightly older kids can check out Robby Robin stories. Hugh’s Missing Kitty “Boo hoo,” said Hugh, “what shall I do? I can’t find … Continue reading →
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Tagged ages 1-3, children, Creativity, drawing, family, inspiration, kittens and kids, raising children, Writing for children
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Hugh’s missing Grandma
Another story for very small children, especially ones who like to play hide-and-go-seek with their grandmothers. Slightly older kids can check out Robby Robin stories. ———————————————————————————————– Hugh’s Missing Grandma “Boo hoo,” said Hugh, “what shall I do? I … Continue reading →
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Tagged children, drawing, family, poetry, raising children, Robby Robin, stories for toddlers, Writing for children
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Hugh’s Missing Truck, a pre-Robby Robin story
This is my first attempt to write for a grandson too young for Robby Robin. More to follow. ———————————————————————————————————– Hugh’s Missing Truck “Boo hoo,” said Hugh, “what shall I do? I’ve lost my truck, the one that’s blue.”
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Tagged children, drawing, poetry, raising children, stories for toddlers, Writing for children
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Robby Robin wins his first award; now he needs your help
I am excited to share the news that my first Robby Robin story, No More Worms For Supper, has won first place for Children’s Literature in the Writers’ Federation of New Brunswick annual literary competition. I love the idea of calling … Continue reading →
Even the animals need to be careful when it’s this cold, including Robby Robin
Much of North America has been struggling to stay warm and safe during this current deep freeze. Our pets don’t want to be outside, even for the most necessary of reasons, and who can blame them. IT IS COLD! Yesterday, … Continue reading →
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Tagged birds, cold weather, drawing, Florida, flying south, raising children, Robby Robin, winter, Writing for children
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