My story is about an owl I fell in love with on Facebook. He was posted by author/illustrator friend Teresa Robeson! Isn't he cute? Thanks, Teresa. And, yes, my story is only 202 words.
The Northern Saw-whet Owl, a Solitary Creature
Saw-whet Owl's Valentine
High in his tree, Saw-whet slept. He was rarely spotted in the woodlands, and he liked it that way.
Tiny Saw-whet was verrrrry shy but verrrrry devoted to Fox, Squirrel and Rabbit. He watched over his forest friends while he roosted.
Today as his friends scurried about, Saw-whet woke with a start.
Saw-whet smoothed his feathers, mustered his courage and said, "Say, what is happening today?"
Fox pulled red ribbons. He tied knots.
"Say, what are you up to with those bows, Fox?"
Fox winked.
Squirrel fluffed his tail as if to hide... something.
"Say, what is behind your tail, Squirrel?"
Squirrel puffed up more before he snuck away.
Rabbit hopped 'round making odd-looking snow tracks.
"Say, what are you doing, Rabbit?
Rabbit giggled and wiggled his behind.
Saw-whet sighed. No one would say what was up today. He turned his head left. He turned his head right. He turned his head all the way around and found...
Fox with a present wrapped in red,
Squirrel with a heart-shaped candy box,
and Rabbit's message that read," Happy Valentine's Day!"
Saw-whet smiled. He sailed down to hug his friends on the forest floor and said, "Say, WHAT a day, Valentine's Day!"
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| "Say what? Say Happy Valentine's Day!" |
Kathy, love this charming and kid friendly story. Saw-whet is adorable :)
ReplyDeleteCharlotte, you helped make him even better. Ty for your support.
DeleteKathy, I love how owl's friends taught him about Valentine's Day. Cute story!
ReplyDeleteTy, Judy. We all need friends. I appreciate you reading this.
DeleteI love your language, how you use the power of threes and alliteration. And what a great unique character. Good job!
ReplyDeleteThank you. It is great fun to have readers.
DeleteWhat a saw-wheet story =) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteSWEET, thank you.
DeleteKathy, your little owl is so cute. Love the story and his friends.
ReplyDeleteJanie, thank you for inspiration and a kick in the pants!
DeleteYour story is as adorable as that picture of your bird. I too, love your use of alliteration, and your descriptive showing of the characters. Fun, fun read.
ReplyDeleteTY, sisteer Pam. You helped make it better.
DeleteVery nicely done! I love the word play, adds a magic level of cuteness! :) Good luck!
ReplyDeleteTy for the encouragement. Good luck to you, too.
DeleteWhat an adorable story!!! Love owls! ❤
ReplyDeleteTy for reading this. I love this lil owl.
DeleteWow. A full story in 202 words. Good job. Story moved well and satisfying ending!
ReplyDeleteTy, Sherri. So hard to do w/the word count, as you full well know, my writer friend.
DeleteLove your little owl and his fluffy,thoughtful friends!
ReplyDeleteJilanne, I appreciate s mud, your coming by to read this. Owl says you are his friend.
DeleteCute story! I love that you incorporated some science--he turned his head all the way around!
ReplyDeleteTina, I was doing the motions w.Owl.
DeleteAdorable owl and adorable story, Kathy. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteTY for taking time to read and comment on the story!
DeleteI love little Saw-whet - he's just too cute. Good Luck
ReplyDeleteMaggie, having readers makes us smile. TY.
DeleteThis is really charming, Kathy. I really like owls.
ReplyDeleteI makes me happy to have readers here. TY.
DeleteVery cute Ms. Kathy. Ideas do come from everywhere don't they.
ReplyDeleteYes, they do come from everywhere. Ty for reading, Aileen.
DeleteSaw-whet Owl had a wonderful surprise. Cute story Kathy and I love the inspiration for it. <3
ReplyDeleteTy for reading my entry, Traci. Good luck to us both!
DeleteWhat a nice story. I wish you well with it.
ReplyDeleteGlad you cam e by to read it, Lynn.
DeleteYour sweet story is a hoot! What good forest friends. Happy Valentiny!
ReplyDeleteTy, Cathy.
DeleteLove your owl main character and his very owl-y actions!
ReplyDeleteHe's a cutie! Ty for reading this.
DeleteAwesome story, Kathy...I loved your word play and the happy ending. Glad the forest critters had a Happy Valentine's Day, thanks to you!
ReplyDeleteTy, Vivian! Yours was masterful.
DeleteWhat a sweet owl! no wonder your story was so inspired. I like the owl's distinct manner.
ReplyDeleteGosh, thank you, Joanne. It's fun to get these comments.
ReplyDeleteThese characters are adorable. So very sweet.
ReplyDeleteHi David, I am glad you stopped by and took time to read my story.
DeleteHi David, I am glad you stopped by and took time to read my story.
DeleteWhat a sweet story, Kathy! I love that it was inspired by Teresa's photo :) And what an original character in Saw-Whet! I'm glad the friends to which this shy soul was so devoted taught him about Valentines Day :) Thanks so much for joining in the Valentiny fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd TY, Susanna, for always giving us a chance to show off our skills. Blessings.
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