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Some of you may know the story about the Princess who had a pea put under her mattress in order to see if she could feel it. (She could.) Anyway this princess was very lucky because she didn’t marry a silly prince who had people squeeze toothpaste out for him and that kind of thing.Continue reading “Royalty or Not”

Once upon a time there was a little reindeer. The others called him Runt. Runt didn’t like being little, as he found the long reindeer treks too much for him, and he could not keep up. Also, he was worried about Christmas. How was he going to do all that flying? Runt had seen theContinue reading “The Reindeer who was Too Small”

The following riddle is taken from my forthcoming book, Riddles from the Sea. I’m so excited to be publishing another book on riddles after the tremendous success of the first two. The answer to this riddle will be published next month. I have no waist, I’m tapered,fat helps me keep afloat.I’m a mammal and aContinue reading “Riddle from my newest book!”

It was one of those days. You see, the plants are just like us: they have no food at night, only in the daytime. If it’s cloudy, and the light is poor, they may be hungry and bad-tempered. Today it was cloudy, and all the plants began to quarrel. The trees said they were theContinue reading “The Plants Quarrel”

A new version of an old story written by Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore The Norsemen lived long ago, roughly half way between the time of Jesus and today. They mostly came from the countries that are now part of Scandinavia, which is now rich, but was then very poor. Most people, except the Kings and jarls orContinue reading “How Odin got his Wisdom”

Hello all! I prepared my September blog before I went on holiday, but because of what happened to me, I am putting up something else! Watch out! And let me know what you think…… (answer next time) When you’re in the country, in a grass or in a wood, I may be there waiting toContinue reading “Countryside Riddle”

Hello all!This month I am putting up my blog a bit early, as I am off to chase my holiday dreams in the Auvergne. Which of us does not chase dreams?  Perhaps we need to do this to help us realize our dreams, but perhaps we need to keep at least one foot on theContinue reading “Chasing Dreams”

When you’re in the country, in the grass or in a wood, I may be there, waiting ,to catch my lunch – oh that I could! If your arms or legs are bare or you’re walking in a dress, my task will be so easy, – just a doddle, more or less! For I’m a lovely jumper, andContinue reading “WHO AM I?”

Hello all! I am still thinking about the sea. I’ve no idea when Riddles from the Sea, my next book, will be coming out, but I hope it won’t be too long. In the meantime, here is a story about something else  –  as no doubt I will be posting blogs about the sea whenContinue reading “A Summer Evening Story”

Hello! Yes, it’s time for my blog! (I had forgotten about it, but fortunately someone reminded me!)  The sea and the oceans have been much in my mind. Partly, because my next book is RIDDLES FROM THE SEA, partly because I have been working on an activity called Why the Oceans are Important to goContinue reading “A Seaside Song”