From the moment Tom woke up, he was told what to do – what to wear, what to eat, what time to go and where to be. At school he was told when and where to play, when to eat, what to read, where and how to sit, what and how to write and draw…Read More

My Nana says I’m her favourite girl in the whole, wide world. My Nana gives me big, warm hugs. She lets me help her make scrumptious gingerbread men. I decorate them with special icing tubes. I use blue for the eyes and green for the buttons. Nana puts hearts on hers. ‘Why do you put…Read More

There’s a new King in the jungle. He’s not big and ferocious. Or mean and grumpy. He doesn’t roar or bark. Or howl or growl. He’s a friendly little chap. Small in size, but giant of heart. And he couldn’t have come at a better time. There was much tension in the jungle. Everyone was…Read More

“Ah, a nice peaceful night in the bush, far away from the noisy city!” Dad said proudly. Rikki and Tom were sitting under some trees with their parents, munching through a mountain of sausages and washing them down with hot chocolate. It was starting to get dark, and everybody was tired after a long drive…Read More

It was last summer that I first met and fell in love with Nigel. Nigel is everything you could wish for in a pet. He is fun to be around, loves car trips and going to the beach, is a good listener and loves spending time with me. Nigel and I met at a market……Read More

Sun sparkled off soft waves. Sand squeaked as Josh and Emma made their way down the dunes. A woman scurried past. She paused, leaned towards them, and panted, ‘Beware the gull.’ Emma clutched her towel in a bundle under her chin. She watched the woman disappear over the dune, her long black dress billowing in…Read More

Serious Jack, the garden gnome, was made without a smile. He had a line instead of a curly upturned smile. He wished he could have a big smile so that he could be happy too. So, one Christmas eve he made his Christmas wish. “Santa bring me some fun and a smile to my face,”…Read More

“What do you mean, no presents for children this year?” Santa Claus was puffing on his exercise bike when the new Head Elf marched into his office. “We’ve looked at the records of every child, Santa. Each one is bad and deserves no present. You and the reindeer can have a quiet night at home…Read More