Hi to all! I ADORE the fact you come from all over the world! ADORE! But sometimes I have to throw a shrimp on the barbie, and do an Australian story. Here is a small index, beyond that, feel free to look this stuff up. It is fascinating! Bunyips; A mythical creature from the Aboriginal … Continue reading Story 410: G’day said the Bunyip

The Walk by Matt Zurbo One day, Wombat decided to do something different, so went for a walk. (On its hind legs.) “Craw! Craw! What are you doing!?” warbled Magpie. “If you walk like that, people might point and stare.” But Wombat just walked. “Craw! No one expects that from a wombat,” warbled Magpie. “You’ll … Continue reading Story 409: The Walk

The Rabbit and the Carrot by Matt Zurbo The boy wanted to catch the rabbit, so he put the carrot on a string. “Are you mad?” the rabbit wailed. “I don’t want to eat. I want to sing!” “To sing?” said the boy. “Then eat this carrot. It will help you voice!” “La, la, lo, … Continue reading Story 408: The Rabbit and the Carrot

Santa's Wish by Matt Zurbo Christmas wasn’t far away, the whole town was excited! Little Mim was no different. She hopped and bounced and clasped her hands with the thought of Santa coming to town. But, in some way, she was different, too. Mim was the only kid to have not yet made a wish. … Continue reading Story 407: Santa’s Wish