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A
Library of Stories by Artie Knapp
One
of our very favorite children's authors presents his collection
of charming tales. You can also visit the author's own story
site at Knapptime
Stories. He also writes
a blog where you can get the latest news about his work
and publications.
These
stories are wonderful for all ages. They involve kids in
the lives of fascinating characters and have just that perfect
sense of humor that makes reading them a real treat.
The
illustrations are all by Kevin
Scott Collier.
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The
Turkey and the Pumpkin
A young
turkey escapes from his farm on the day before Halloween.
He meets a pumpkin who wants very much to become a happy
Jack-O-Lantern. Find out what happens to these characters
who hope for very different things. |
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No
More Car Wash Blues
Two
elephants who work in the car wash have much bigger dreams
than rinsing and scrubbing all day long. |
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There's
a Crocodile in Our Pickle Jar
Sometimes
onions aren’t the only thing in a refrigerator that
make you cry. |
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The
Sweet Smelling Skunk
What
does old Mrs. Donnelly do when she discovers a skunk in
her garden? The answer might surprise you. Come and enjoy
this story about an unlikely friendship. |
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The
Shell-Shocked Turtle
A baby
turtle shells out a lot of courage in order to face his
fear of thunderstorms. |
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Bipper
and Wick
A
story about youthfull rebellion that leads to an interesting
friendship. What happens when a young bear decides that
hibernation is just a waste of valuable time? |
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The
Wasp and the Canary
A
short humorous tale told by a wasp. Find out how two very
different winged creatures can carry on a conversation over
some pie. |
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The
Hummingbird Who Chewed Bubblegum
This
little bird wants gum and can blow big bubbles. Enjoy a
tale in the tradition of the fable. |
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Sprinting
Spencer Still Wants to Run
A
proud racehorse shows he is both fast and heroic. |
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The
Rooster that Wouldn't Crow
This
is a story about individuality and the right of a rooster
to fall in love with anyone he wants to fall in love with.
These barnyard animals deal with questions and issues that
are important to all creatures whether they live on a farm
or in a city. |
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The
Lazy Loppin Goat
What
else would one do about tall grass in the front yard but
go find a goat? This is an amusing tale with a clever ending.
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The
Starfish that Fell from the Sky
A
Children's Poem
Where
do starfish come from? Here's the answer for one particular
starfish. |
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stories copyright © Artie Knapp. All rights reserved.
These
stories and illustrations may not be copied or used in full
or in part
for any purpose without permission from the author. |
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