From the shade of the swaying sunflowers, Tiny heard the rumble of tires and the familiar toot-toot—Dana-bear was back in town! She scrambled through the stalks and raced to meet his food-truck. But something was different—the truck was no longer pink, but a gleaming emerald green with a sign that read, ‘Better Than Yum’. Dana-Bear … Read More
Tiny closed her eyes and felt the cool silvery moonglow sparkle on her cheeks.“Doing a spot of moon bathing?” called Mother-the-Moon from behind a cloud.“I am!” Tiny said. “Hope you don’t mind.”“Go ahead. Fill yourself up.” The cloud drifted to reveal Mother-the-Moon, luminous as a pearl. Tiny watched her light spill into the darkest pockets … Read More
The day had arrived for Penny-dog to present at Sunday Storytelling Club. Tiny held her breath as her friend walked gingerly towards the stage, tail tucked firmly between her legs. “You can do it, Penny-dog,” Tiny whispered across the forest floor. “Be brave!” Penny-dog’s eyes were as wide as gold coins as they scanned the … Read More
Tiny stopped to read the words on the poster taped to the trunk of the young oak tree. “Golden Oak Storytime. Before dusk. All beings welcome.” Tiny’s body filled with sunshine as a smile stretched across her face. “Storytime. My favorite!” She scanned the sky for the sun which looked ready to melt over Treetops. … Read More
Tiny opened one sleepy eye. The air was hazy with silver sparkles as though a moonbeam had slipped into her room during the night. She sat up with a start. The sparkles formed into a ribbon which fluttered towards the open window. Tiny leapt out of bed and chased after it, watching it drift into … Read More
Tiny watched Woodmint hang the final strand of oak leaf bunting. The flags fluttered like waving hands welcoming them to the Spring Fête. The rain had stopped, and the day promised to be spectacular. Tiny gazed around the village green; there was just one thing missing—the food. Tiny raced towards Dana-bear who was pacing around … Read More
Tiny was lost in her story when she heard the rat-a-tat-tat. It wasn’t coming from the window, or the door. She jumped down from the library bookshelf to investigate. The sound was coming from the Half-Broken Toys Box. Tiny ran across the rug and clambered up the alphabet blocks to peer inside. A ballerina doll … Read More
The Stars For You Penny-dog looked to the ground and let out her heaviest sigh. “What’s wrong?” Tiny asked, placing one tender hand over her paw. “A new batch of puppies has arrived at THUMP*. They’re lonely and scared and won’t stop crying.” Tiny gasped. “That’s terrible! Let’s try and cheer them up.” But when … Read More
Tiny sat in the bustling café with a winter-spice muffin and a capful of steaming nut broth. Friends and neighbors crowded the tables, but despite the noise and good cheer she felt like she was the only person in the room. Her heart-bird let out a lonely sigh. It was in that moment that she … Read More
Her attention was stolen by a flash overhead. Tiny dropped the ball and ran across the Village Green, eyes scanning the sky for the glow she’d just seen. “What do you think that was, Penny-dog?” Tiny said to her best friend. “Lightning, a plane, or a UFO?”“Maybe it was Mother-the-Sun’s smile?” thought Penny-dog.“Perhaps,” said Tiny … Read More
Tiny peeked through the bedroom curtains. Mother-the-Sun was nowhere in sight. The morning sky was thin and wrinkled, and a grey veil of mist hung over Treetops.‘Perhaps I should go back to bed,’ Tiny thought with a sigh. On days like these, the world felt too large and out of reach. Penny-dog had lost her … Read More
Tiny and Constance Goldfinch stared at the branches strewn across Orange Blossom Lane. It appeared as though a mini tornado had swept through the village of Treetops. But as they looked up into Old Man Guthrie’s favorite tree, they noticed it wasn’t a tornado, or even a storm—it was squirrels! They tore through leaves and … Read More
Tiny sat on the beach beside her best friend, allowing the warm glittery sand to slide between her fingers. The ocean was a blanket of blue silk and bright sparkles—breathtaking in its beauty, and mesmerizing in its power. Penny-dog gazed out too, and her golden eyes watered in the fresh briny air. Tiny’s heart was … Read More
Tiny sat atop the dining-table in Esperanza’s kitchen, her legs stretched out in a V. She absently stroked the smooth wooden surface, watching her elderly neighbor prepare a pot of hot cocoa.“Mmmm. Feels good,” rumbled a voice.Tiny looked around. The sound seemed to be coming from beneath her.“Yoohoo,” said a slow deep voice which sounded … Read More
Tiny and Penny-dog waved to Mother-the-Moon as she floated high into the coal-black sky, sending streaks of silvery light across the night ceiling.“Let’s go for a midnight stroll,” said Tiny, “we can visit Mother-the-Moon!”Penny-dog gave a twirl; she was always ready for a walk. But as Tiny and Penny-dog turned onto Orange Blossom Lane, they … Read More
Tiny was stringing another flower into her daisy chain when she spotted Woodmint barreling through the garden, furry arms shaking, and gasping for breath.“What’s wrong?” Tiny asked, jumping to her feet.“The fountain,” panted the badger, “in the Village Green. It’s flowing. One minute it was quiet, the next it was dancing! Come on Tiny, let’s … Read More
It was barely after dawn when Tiny stepped outside to say good morning to the world. The sun yawned, the earth dozed, and the trees stretched themselves awake. Through the stillness, a ribbon of sound spiraled through the air, and kissed Tiny on the ear. It was music—not the joyful twitters of the neighborhood birds, … Read More
Penny-dog’s birthday was just around the corner, and the Village Hall was buzzing with activity. Tiny watched from the door and gave a silent cheer—the brightly-colored bunting, balloons, and polka-dot tablecloths were so festive, Penny-dog was going to love the surprise party the villagers had planned. Tiny zipped her mouth shut to stop the secret … Read More
Tiny sat on the bank of Silent Creek, enjoying the cool tickle of water between her toes. The sky was a clear summertime blue, and Mother-the-Sun was beaming. Tiny closed her eyes ready to float away on a daydream, when she was pulled back with a jolt by Constance Goldfinch flapping excitedly beside her. “It’s … Read More
Tiny nestled in her cozy dawn dream, enjoying Mother-the-Sun’s warm caress on her cheek. She opened one eye and stared at the calendar. It said, “Good morning, Tiny! Time to meet Woodmint!”“Woodmint! At last,” she cried, and hopped out of bed, ran down the stairs, and leapt into the bright new morning. The air was … Read More