Age 9
A Brave Little Girl
(February, 2012)Suddenly, I heard a howl, and I spotted beady eyes. I imagined that these belonged to wolves in this lonely forest.
The Last Polar Bears (Book Review)
(June, 2011)It is extraordinary how the author tells the whole story only through letters.
Kansas Sports
(November, 2008)Illustrated by Xander Kraft, Age 9, Bridger, Montana
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. Every season has a sport
And in my state of Kansas, We love to play ball.
The Forest
(July, 2008)The early morning dew rests on the leaves and little bits of sunlight peek through the canopy of green magic.
Canoe Days
(July, 2008)Illustrated by Claire Shihadeh, Age 9, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
In Minnesota in a small town called Bamidgi there is a lake. It's my favorite lake. I call it Lake Verana.
Water
(July, 2008)Illustrated by Amanda Goldberg, Age 7, Irvington, New York
Jumping in like a dolphin
Dive like a submarine
Blue Whale
(May, 2008)Illustrated by Zainab Hasan, Age 8, Sydney, Australia
The Blue Whale is endangered. The word endangered means they are very rare.
Big Blue
(May, 2008)Illustrated by Isabella Gianatiempo, Age 7, Martinez, California
Splash dive into a great pool with
A perfect view of the Hudson River.
The Ocean and I
(May, 2008)Illustrated by Amanda Goldberg, Age 7, Irvington, New York
I feel, hear, smell, touch,
The morning dew and fog.
My Trip to Monterey
(May, 2008)Illustrated by Sophia Rosen, Age 9, Martinez, California
On the way there, the reservoir seemed to glisten and shine like a diamond, and the color was a light sapphire blue.
The Problem in Meowica
(March, 2008)Illustrated by Eilish O'Brien, Age 10, Gore, Southland, New Zealand
One morning in a far away kingdom of Meowica, something dreadful was going on!
The Evil Magician
(March, 2008)Illustrated by Kelsey Walker, Age 9, Mansfield, Connecticut
I was nervous as I walked up the dark stairs to the stage of the magic show at the circus.
Rabbits
(January, 2008)Illustrated by Isabella Gianatiempo, Age 7, Martinez, California
Rabbits! Come out today.
We all want to see you play.





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