Category: Childrens Stories

  • The Pencilquins’ and the March of the Rainbow Bridge

    The Pencilquins’ and the March of the Rainbow Bridge

    In a land of ice, where the wind blows strong,The Pencilquins march, with a low hum song.“Low hum, low hum,” they sing as they go,“Ding dong, ding dong,” through the frost and snow. They’re searching high, and they’re searching low,For musical tools that in cold winds blow.They need the sounds of the purest tones,To build…

  • Riff-Raff the Backward-Giraffe

    Riff-Raff the Backward-Giraffe

    North of the Falls, deep in the wood,Where the wild rivers bend and the trees stand for good,Lived Riff-Raff the Giraffe, a sight most bizarre,With knees facing backwards and spots shaped like stars. His tail swished high, his neck curled low,His hooves kicked wide when he tried not to showThat walking was tricky, that balancing…

  • Not Even a Mouse; A Midwinters Tale

    Not Even a Mouse; A Midwinters Tale

    ’Twas midwinter’s eve, the snow softly fell, In a house under stairs lived a grump in his shell. The Elephant-Mouse, with his long trunk and ears, Sat alone in the dark, as he had done for years. His house was quite cosy, though cluttered with things, Old spoons, broken watches, and bright bits of strings.…

  • The Lion of the Glen

    The Lion of the Glen

    Have you heard the tale of the lion of the glen?The last of a pride, chased away by men.North of the Falls, where the wild woods hide,He rests by the Life Tree, alone, dignified.With fur tinged blue and old wisdom inside…He waits in the glen, the last of the pride. A young boy stood, gazing…

  • The Smoth

    The Smoth

    In the deep, dark woods, north of the falls,A creature lived, so slow and so small.An upside-down bear, with fur so fine,Hung from the trees in an elegant line. She slept and searched for food with grace,Dreaming of flying in a nighttime place.To soar through the sky with the moon in sight,Exploring the stars on…

  • What’s that Noise?

    What’s that Noise?

    What’s That Noise? By Sam M. Raife What’s that noise? What’s that noise? It’s making me a little afraid. Don’t worry child, there is nothing wild, it can all be expertly explained. It’s the Elephant-Mouse. Who lives in a tiny house, you’ll find it under the stairs. At night it’s snore is long and pure,…

  • A Birthday at Home

    A Birthday at Home

    Now Available for Download On Amazon and available for download free on PDF. A Birthday At Home by Sam M. Raife Benji is a Superhero. With no powers. Zero. It’s his birthday. Is he destined to stare out the window?

  • The At Home Hero

    The At Home Hero

    Summary When Benji, finds himself suddenly in forced quarantine as a result of a nationwide virus, he needs to find things to do during the two-week total lockdown. With the help of Mum and Dad, the three come up with a series of daily activities to inspire creativity, fight against boredom and learn a little…