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

I was worried when Mum said . . . ‘That kookaburra in the garden is one of Santa’s helpers. He’ll watch you, James, to see if you are good, to see if you deserve a present from Santa.’ There were only five chocolates left in my advent calendar when I forgot to shut the back…Read More

Flames shot up Jake’s nose, but it didn’t burn like he thought it would. It tickled. ‘Arrrrr-choooo!’ His sneeze created an enormous blast of scorching hot air that reached a hundred thousand kilometres into the sky. ‘So that’s how sun flares happen,’ he said. Jake bounced over the molten, bubbling larva and floated through pools…Read More

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…Read More

Daisy loved staying with Nan and her dog Sausage in their little white cottage in the country. ‘I have a surprise for you,’ said Nan at breakfast time. ‘What is it?’ asked Daisy. ‘Come outside and see.’ Nan opened the door and Daisy and Sausage raced outside. Flowers, hundreds and thousands of flowers were sprinkled…Read More

“Quick! Mum’s coming home! Hide the mess!” But which mess first? There were two to take care of. The kitchen looked like an explosion in a paint factory. And it had only taken Dad and Tyler and me twenty minutes to make. Who would have thought cooking Mum’s surprise birthday dinner would get it so…Read More