About Jo Hart

Jo Hart has always had a passion for writing and she especially loves to write for children. She is a primary school teacher and mum of two young children (with another on the way). Her short stories have been published in various anthologies and online. You can find out more about her on her Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/JoHartAuthor or her writing blog: http://thegracefuldoe.wordpress.com

Bedtime Stories for Children: Green Nadine by Jo Hart

green snake

The pet shop had many animals. Black dogs and orange cats. Yellow fish and blue budgies. White rabbits and brown turtles. But Nadine was the only animal in the whole pet shop who was green. She slithered up the tree branch inside her tank to watch the shopkeeper unlock the front door and turn the sign around. Ding-a-ling. A little bell jingled as the first customer walked in. "Hello, pretty bird," the little girl cooed at a cockatiel. … [Read more...]

Bedtime Stories for Children: The Flower Show Fiasco by Jo Hart

flower-displays

Every year under the Poppy Town tower, They held a show for the fanciest flower. They set up long tables in Poppy Town Hall, And polished the ribbon sought after by all.   Each budding florist entered the room, Ready to show off their favourite bloom. Flowers in vases and flowers in pots, Flowers with ribbons all tied up in knots.   The judges were ready with clipboards in hand, Miss Laverne, Miss Nosy … [Read more...]