PPBF: Brave Girl PLUS 50 Precious Words Contest

Posted on March 4, 2016 by viviankirkfield

Are you ready for something fun, my friends?

Today is Perfect Picture Book Friday, so you know we are going to have a review of a great picture book. Plus, because this is Women’s History Month, I’ve chosen a book that celebrates an important Mighty Girl in American history, Clara Lemlich.

But first I want to tell you about a mini-contest. Wednesday was the birthday of the incredible Theodore Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. One of his books actually came about because of a bet he made with Bennett Cerf, one of the publishing giants of Random House. Cerf challenged Seuss to write a children’s book using only 50 words. And the classic Green Eggs and Ham was born. It’s true that the story has over 700 words…but only 50 unique words.

If you are currently writing picure books…or just reading them, you’ll notice that the average word length is getting shorter and shorter. So I thought, wouldn’t that be a great challenge…to write a story for kids with only 50 words. With a beginning, a middle, and an end. I wondered if I could do it. And I decided to open the challenge to everyone. Here are the guidelines:

50 PRECIOUS WORDS WRITING CONTEST

Write a story appropriate for kids ages 12 or under, using only 50 words…they can all be different words, or you can use some of them over and over…just as long as the total word count for the story is 50 or less.
It can be prose, rhyme, free verse, silly or serious…whatever works for you.
Title is not included in the word count.
No illustration notes please.
Post the story on your blog if you have one and put the link in the comments OR post the story in the comments.
Deadline for posting the story or the link in the comments is Friday, March 18^th…that gives you two weeks.
Winners will be announced on Saturday, March 19^th, in our Will Write for Cookies post.
Prizes? Of course! In honor of Women’s History Month, a copy of Miss Moore Thought Otherwise by Jan Pinborough. And we’ll see what else I can figure out.
This just in!!!! Kristen Fulton is donating a seat in her April Nonfiction Archaeology class. Just to let you all know…I took her class in June 2014..and that was the step that led me down this path of writing nonfiction picture books. I wrote Sweet Dreams, Sarah the month after the class ended. And I’ve been writing nonfiction picture books ever since!
I’m also going to offer a mini-critique of a picture book manuscript…hopefully, after years of writing, revising, and critiquing, my feedback will be helpful.
Plus, I have a soft spot for mini-books…you know, those tiny books you can hold in the palm of your hand. It’s time to share a couple from my collection.
Stop the presses!!!!! Another GREAT PRIZE has just been donated! My fabulous agent, Essie White, is going to give a critique to one of the winners! Thank you so much, Essie! This contest is shaping up to be so much more than I had ever expected. Thank you so everyone who is posting about it and sharing on Facebook and Twitter!
Hurray…another great prize!!!! Next Saturday, as I mentioned, when I announce the winners, I’ll also be interviewing debut picture book author, Nancy Churnin. So I am adding a shiny new copy of her book, “The William Hoy Story” to the prize pool…woo-hoo!

I’ve been participating in Carrie Charley Brown’s ReFoReMo Challenge. The list of recommended picture books was astounding. Fortunately, my local library is able to get most of the books I request. Plus, they don’t have a limit on the number of books you can take out. One of my favorites so far is the story of the girl who led the fight for better conditions for workers in the garment industry. And I thought it was a stellar book to spotlight during Women’s History Month.

Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers’ Strike of 1909

Written by Michelle Market

Illustrated by Melissa Sweet

Publisher: Balzer & Bray (2013)

Ages: 5-9

Themes: Courage, standing up for what is right, working together, labor unions

Opening Lines:

“A steamship pulls into the harbor, carrying hundreds of immigrants—and a surprise for New York City.”

Synopsis:

From Amazon: This is a true story of Clara Lemlich, a young Ukrainian immigrant who led the largest strike of women workers in U.S. history. This picture book biography includes a bibliography and an author’s note on the garment industry. It follows the plight of immigrants in America in the early 1900s, tackling topics like activism and the U.S. garment industry, with handstitching and fabric incorporated throughout the art.

When Clara arrived in America, she couldn’t speak English. She didn’t know that young women had to go to work, that they traded an education for long hours of labor, that she was expected to grow up fast.

But that didn’t stop Clara. She went to night school, spent hours studying English, and helped support her family by sewing in a shirtwaist factory.

Clara never quit, and she never accepted that girls should be treated poorly and paid little. Fed up with the mistreatment of her fellow laborers, Clara led the largest walkout of women workers the country had seen.

From her short time in America, Clara learned that everyone deserved a fair chance. That you had to stand together and fight for what you wanted. And, most importantly, that you could do anything you put your mind to.

Why I like this book:

This is a moment in history that comes alive for children and that is what I love about these newer nonfiction picture books. The author paints a picture with her words and the reader and listener are there. Fingers crossed that my Sweet Dreams, Sarah will do this also.
The wonderful illustrations support the text perfectly…and with text by Michelle Market and illustrations by Melissa Sweet, this is no surprise.

How a parent can use this book and related activites:

Great read-aloud.
Springboard for a discussion on how one person can make a difference. What would have happened if Clara hadn’t spoken up?
Talk about people in your family who may have had similar experiences.

RELATED ACTIVITIES

Make a Family Tree and Timeline

Photo courtesy: http://www.alphabetkids.com

A family tree and timeline can be a great way for children to find a way to relate to ‘the good old days’. Find detailed directions at this wonderful website: http://www.alphabetkids.com/?q=parents/craft-activities/family-tree

If your child can speak with a grandparent or great-grandparent, they can find out lots of stuff…did they watch TV when they were a kid? What did they do when they got home from school? What did they learn in school? And, relating it to the story, did they ever go out on strike? If so, what for? Interaction between the generations is a valuable thing!

And for more wonderful picture book reviews, visit Susanna Hill.

So, my friends, I hope some of you will participate in the 50 PRECIOUS WORDS CHALLENGE.

Oh, I knew I forgot something! Here is my little sample example for you…it’s a story I had been working with on and off. It was over 500 words…but obviously, I cut it drastically. I’m excited to read all of your wonderful entries which will absolutely positively be better than mine.

Pilar the Pirate (50 words) by Vivian Kirkfield

Pilar wanted to be a pirate captain. No treasure. No crew.

She enrolled in pirate school. On a scavenger hunt, Pilar and her partners filled the bag. Soon they were lost. Lenny blubbered. Jenny sobbed. Pilar said. “Follow me!”

“Aye, aye,” Lenny and Jenny piped up. “We’re right behind you.”

Have a wonderful weekend! I’m truly looking forward to reading your stories…I hope we have a lot of entries…this is a community of support and encouragement.

407 thoughts on “PPBF: Brave Girl PLUS 50 Precious Words Contest”

Betty Kepka Schultz on March 7, 2016 at 4:45 pm said:

Hi Vivian, did you receive my entry for the 50 word picture book? In case not, I will type it again. This is something I shared with my little granddaughter long ago. I can still hear her laughter. ” Again, Gramma,” she’d say. Thank you for your kind words regarding my upcoming surgery.

SMILE-Y GETS AROUND

Bouncy, bouncy ball-y
Bouncing down the hallway.
Up down! Up, down!
Sharing it smile, never a frown.

Children find it bouncing along.
They pick it up and join in song.

Bouncy, bouncy ball-y
Bouncing down the hallway.
Up, Down! Up, Down!
Sharing its smile, never a frown.

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viviankirkfield on March 7, 2016 at 5:09 pm said:

Hi Betty…no, I didn’t. The last comment from you said you wouldn’t be able to participate because you were having knee surgery…so I am SO HAPPY you are able to jump ( well, maybe not jump) right in. I’m glad you posted it again because this is the first time I am seeing your adorable story. It definitely made me smile…it reminded me a bit of the jump rope chants we used to do. Great job!

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Kristi Veitenheimer on March 7, 2016 at 5:54 pm said:

Vivian, here’s my entry, topping the scale at exactly 50 words (without title).

Food for Frog

Hungry Frog forages around stump.
Snake slithers.
Frog hides.
Snake russsstles off.
Frog leaps to barn.
Hound bounds up. Ruffff!
Frog springs off to pond.
Frog bobs.
Hawk hovers, dives. Swooooshhh.
Frog plunges.
Frog spies feast.
Frog flicks sticky tongue,
ensnares one wiggly worm,
swallows whole.
Crooaaak.
Breakfast is served.

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- viviankirkfield on March 7, 2016 at 8:51 pm said:
  
  Oh wow…I loved the whole pond menagerie, Kristi! Thank you so much for joining in the fun. And I love all the sound words…lots of kid appeal. 😉
  
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  - kdveiten on March 10, 2016 at 10:46 pm said:
    
    I always love a good challenge!
    
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- Kristen Fulton on March 8, 2016 at 10:42 am said:
  
  Here we complain about 500 words and look what you can do with 50.
  
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  - kdveiten on March 10, 2016 at 10:47 pm said:
    
    Ha, Ha! Can’t wait to see you in July, Kristen!!
    
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Chana Stiefel on March 7, 2016 at 8:47 pm said:

Here’s my entry in my blog Vivian, though I’m also posting it here. Amazing how many entries you’re receiving! This is wonderful! http://chanastiefel.com/blog/

Gray Day
By Chana Stiefel

Somber sky
Scratchy bark
Dark path
Dreary park

Lonesome squirrel
Metal swing
Dull gray
Everything.

Hey!
Is that a ray?
Could the sun
Be here to play?

It pierces clouds
It hits the slide
It wakes the geese
That flutter and glide.

Water droplets fill the air
Rainbow sprinkles
Everywhere.

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- viviankirkfield on March 18, 2016 at 2:42 pm said:
  
  Hello Chana…good thing I am checking every post and comment…I’m discovering I missed commenting on a few…I think I went to your blog and commented there. But I wanted to add my thoughts about your lovely story here, also. I can definitely see this as a picture book…lovely images….and then..a rainbow in each droplet of water…how cool! Thank you so much for joining in the fun!
  
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angiekarcher on March 7, 2016 at 10:21 pm said:

Thank you Vivian for this wonderful contest! I was inspired to join in after reading all these awesome 50 word stories!

The Fearless Dragon and his Brush with Death
By Angie Karcher

Once, a fearless dragon floundered in a moat.

The dragon couldn’t swim so he wore a giant float.

His royal floaty melted due to fire-breathing flames.

“H….E…L…P!” he sputtered. The palatial princess came.

“I’ll save you!” She exclaimed, hiding accidental laughter.

They kissed in celebration,

then lived
happily
ever
after…

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- viviankirkfield on March 7, 2016 at 11:16 pm said:
  
  Angie…my dear sweet rhyming guru…I am thrilled beyond words that you are participating in my little challenge. THANK YOU! I just read your 50 Precious Words out loud and couldn’t stop smiling. Totally spot on and hilarious…and a great showing of how we can use BIG words, strong verbs, and colorful language to get our story across…without sacrificing the meter. 😉
  
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viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 2:40 am said:

Here’s another awesome entry from fellow Storm Literary sister, Alexandria LaFaye. It’s called ‘Word Snatcher’….very appropriate title for a story that can only use 50 words!

You can read it on her blog: http://alafaye.blogspot.com/2016/03/writing-story-in-50-precious-words.html

Thank you so much, Alexandria…I’m so happy you joined in!

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viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 3:03 am said:

And here’s another entry from the lovely Tracy Bryan who runs the AWESOMENESS blog. Do you know what she did???? She created a 50 word challenge for kids!!!! Oh my gosh…that is ABSOLUTELY POSITIVELY FABULOUS!!!!
Thank you so much, Tracy…I’m touched and thrilled that you passed this challenge along to kids…after all, that is why we are all writing for children, right? We want to touch their lives in a positive way…and you are definitely doing that! I hope you get a lot of entries.
Here’s the link to Tracy’s terrific entry…you won’t want to miss this one: http://tracybryan.com/blog/sam-i-am-contest-part-of-the-awesomeness-blog/

And I’m pasting it here to make sure everyone sees it:
People Connect

by Tracy Bryan

People connect

People and phones don’t connect

Phones and phones connect

People and computers don’t connect

Computers and computers connect

People and TV’s don’t connect

TV’s and TV’s connect

People and people connect

Female and male people connect

People female and female connect

Male and male people connect

People connect

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littleredstoryshed on March 8, 2016 at 6:34 am said:

Hi Vivian. I took the challenge! Thank you for the 50 Precious Words Contest. You can find my entry here https://littleredstoryshed.wordpress.com/

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 1:45 pm said:
  
  Whoa! How did you insert so much suspense/tension in under 50 words? Julie…this is a wonderful story…with a great mc and lovely rhyme…so kid-friendly…I can see Little Tiger in a picture book, for sure! Thank you so much for joining in the fun!
  
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  - littleredstoryshed on March 18, 2016 at 4:58 pm said:
    
    Thank you for pasting the story above :). So many wonderful stories…what a ‘judging’ challenge you have tonight… such a fun contest! 🐯
    
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timcanny on March 8, 2016 at 11:29 am said:

I’m always happy to find a new blog on writing for children and even more so when there is a contest to challenge me. I can’t remember if I got here via Tara Lazar or the Rhyming Picture Book Month blog, but thank you for the opportunity to have some fun, Vivian! Here’s my entry (written under my current pen name): http://mulberryandbliss.blogspot.com/2016/03/50-precious-words-writing-contest.html

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 1:54 pm said:
  
  Hi Tim…WELCOME! So glad you found your way here…probably from RhyPiBoMo…Angie was a sweetheart and she posted it there, I think. 😉
  
  WOW! WOW! A rhyming book…A counting book…An animal book…A humorous book…how did you do all of that in 50 words or less? I guess you are a genius! Thank you for playing along. 😉
  
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- timcanny on March 8, 2016 at 2:58 pm said:
  
  I’m taking Lori Grusin Degman’s advice and posting my entry here as well.
  
  More Fun Than What?
  By Francis S. Poesy
  
  Dear Sirs,
  
  I am not happy!
  I must complain!
  The barrel I ordered,
  Here’s what it contained:
  
  1 Monkey – Dirty
  2 Monkeys – Bad
  3 Monkeys – Loud
  4 Monkeys – Mad
  5 Monkeys – Cranky
  6 Monkeys – Fat
  7 Monkeys – Sloppy
  1 Sloth – In a hat
  
  But fun?
  It had none!
  
  Sincerely,
  
  Distressed
  
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  - viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 11:33 pm said:
    
    So happy you did that, Tim. Yes, it’s a great idea…but I didn’t want to do that for anyone who posted on their own blog, just in case they wanted to have visitors come to their blog instead of just coming here…I only grabbed stories that people posted on Facebook pages because I was afraid no one would find them. 😉 But that was good advice from Lori. 😉
    
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Kristen Schroeder on March 8, 2016 at 12:13 pm said:

Here is my entry. It’s a little “out there” but hopefully kids could see what I was doing by using up the 50 words as I wrote. It’s the idea that came to me, so I just ran with it. Thanks for the fun!

USE YOUR WORDS
by Kristen Schroeder

Who’s afraid of 50 words?
Not me.
Even forty-three words can be turned into something magical.
Or thirty-four words, that is a good place to start.
But if I only had twenty-seven words, could I still do it?
Of course! Because I only need three precious words.
I love you.

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 1:58 pm said:
  
  Kristen…this is a totally clever and sweet and wonderful story…you are a smart cookie to play on the low word count as the subject for your entry. You deserve a dozen…maybe one day we will meet in person…the cookies will be on me. I really love it! And I’m so happy you are participating…what fun to see all of these amazing stories. 😉
  
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  - Kristen on March 8, 2016 at 7:11 pm said:
    
    Ah thanks, Vivian. I would love to meet you and share a cookie or two or a dozen with you! Thanks for all the inspiration and enthusiasm you out out into the world!
    
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Katy Duffield on March 8, 2016 at 12:17 pm said:

Vivian, I just wanted to say thank you again for starting the contest! I’ve loved reading all the fabulous entries and it was such fun writing my own. Kudos to all. You guys are AWESOME!

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 2:05 pm said:
  
  Katy…I AGREE! The enthusiasm I feel in both the entries and the comments is AMAZING! I think somehow this challenge tapped into everyone’s inner child…like maybe only having 50 words freed people up to have fun with it. Maybe…or maybe the kid lit fairy godmother sprinkled happy magic dust and we are all in a state of bliss while we are working on our stories. 🙂
  
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JEN Garrett on March 8, 2016 at 3:00 pm said:

You know I’m a sucker for these kinds of contests. Of course I’m entering! Come to my blog and hear the tale of the mysterious GREAT SHOENAPPER:

http://lexicalcreations.weebly.com/jens-blog/50-words-contest-entry

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Such a fun story, Jen! Thank you so much for joining in…I love a case that gets solved…and the culprit is put behind bars. 😉
  
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Sensibility and Sense on March 8, 2016 at 5:23 pm said:

Hi Vivian! Thanks for the fun contest! Today’s weather inspired me, so here’s my contribution..

Maybe Spring
By Patti Richards

Sun rising
So surprising
Birds singing
Showers bringing
Flowers budding
Woodpeckers thudding
Worms creeping
Bears still sleeping
Sun high
In bright blue sky
Grass drying
Birds flying
Squirrels jumping
Rabbits thumping
Cats napping
Dogs lapping
Cows mooing
Sheep chewing
Winds blowing
Snow going
April’s near.
Spring is here?

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 5:51 pm said:
  
  And I am so thrilled about that, Patti! Thank you for entering the contest and giving me something to look forward to…yes…spring will definitely be coming soon. 😉 I love your topic and all of the animal and nature action going on in your story…AWESOME!
  
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Cathleen Stenquist on March 8, 2016 at 5:49 pm said:

So happy to have found your blog Vivien! Such great energy and enthusiasm for writing. Here’s my entry: http://cathystenquist.tumblr.com
I’m pasting Cathy’s story here so everyone can see it:

I did it!
What?
Yep, I did it.
Where?
There!
Really?
I think so…?
You better check. Well?
It’s true! I did it!
But, you said…
I know.
I’m surprised!
Me too!
That’s amazing!
I really did it!
Are you happy?
I am.
I’m proud of you.
Me too.

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 6:01 pm said:
  
  Hello Cathy! So glad you stopped by to post your link. I can’t get over the enthusiasm of all of these talented writers. 😉
  I truly think kids would identify with your story…it totally worked for me…I think we all question whether or not we will be able to accomplish what we set out to do…and your 49 words gave us a true sense of how the mc was questioning herself..and then the joy when she realized she had reached her goal. Whoot! Whoot! You sure did reach yours!!!! Thank you so much. 😉
  
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Jess Townes on March 8, 2016 at 7:34 pm said:

That WAS a challenge! But a really fun one- thank you for hosting!

Bear’s First Spring (50 Words) by Jess Townes

Now, Mama?

Not while snow is our blanket.
Back to sleep, my love.

Now, Mama?

Not while catkins haven’t bloomed.
Back to sleep, my love.

Now, Mama?

Not while papa’s still hunting.
Back to sleep, my love.

NOW, Mama?

Melted snow.
Willows blow.
Hearts aglow.

Now it’s time, my love.

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 11:30 pm said:
  
  Oh yeah baby!!!! Love your characters…and subject….and pacing….awesome job, Jess! So happy you gave it a whirl…what fun. 😉
  
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Kathleen Condit on March 8, 2016 at 8:32 pm said:

Here’s my story. BLUE BALL COME BACK by Kathleen Condit 50 words! gasp

I kicked Blue Ball inside the house.

Blue Ball

Flung Mom’s puzzle.

Rolled out the door.

Hit a car.

Flew over the roof.

I yelled at the Moon,

Blue Ball Come Back!

A voice said on the other side of the fence,

“Get ready. Catch!”

OOOOmph!

Blue Ball came back.

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- viviankirkfield on March 8, 2016 at 11:37 pm said:
  
  Such fun, GK…full of action…and suspense…and happy endings. 😉 This is so cool that you are joining in the fun…I really appreciate it. 😉
  
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Jaclyn Kruzie on March 8, 2016 at 10:57 pm said:

I love writing contests! I have been wanting to write a St. Patrick’s story and this challenge game me the push I needed. Thank you!

http://www.jaclynkruzie.com/#!Leprechauns-Love-Green/c1q8z/56df98130cf267d0f2d5a623

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- viviankirkfield on March 9, 2016 at 12:13 am said:
  
  What a perfect entry, Jaclyn…just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! I’m so happy the contest jived with your goal of writing a story for every holiday…I actually love that idea! Thank you so much for joining in the fun. 🙂 And I loved your funny twist at the end. 🙂
  
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Anne Bielby on March 9, 2016 at 5:43 am said:

MOVE!
by Anne Bielby

MOVE!
Baaaaahh!
MOOOVE!
Buc buc buc…
MOOOOVE!
Hee Haw!
MOOVE!
NEIGH EH EH!
MOOOVE!
NEIGH EH EH! WHINNEEY!
MOOOOOVE!
Trot, trot, trot.
MOOVE!
Tweet, tweet!
MOOOVE!
Whoo?
MOOOVE!
Hoot, hoot!
MOOVE!
NO, YOU MOVE!
MOOOOOVE!
Excuse me.
MOOOOOOO?
Excuse me,
Will you please MOOOVE!?!
Okay.
Moo.

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- viviankirkfield on March 9, 2016 at 1:00 pm said:
  
  Hello Anne…so happy you are participating in the challenge. What a busy farm scene you’ve got going…I love all the animal sounds and action! Thank you so much…this one is lots of fun. 😉
  
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ritaborg on March 9, 2016 at 7:45 am said:

only one submission allowed?

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- viviankirkfield on March 9, 2016 at 12:24 pm said:
  
  What a great question, Rita! I never thought of it…but I think, if someone wants to flex their writing muscle and do more than one, more power to them! So yes, you can submit more than one. 😉 😉
  
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  - ritaborg on March 9, 2016 at 12:46 pm said:
    
    thank you
    
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Susan Howard on March 9, 2016 at 9:20 am said:

This is so fun! Here’s my story…

“Wake up, Sloth! Want to play?”

Zzzzzz

“Wake up, Sloth! Tag – you’re it!”

Zzzzzz

“Wake up, Sloth! Let’s play catch!”

Zzzzzz

“Wake up, Sloth! You’re no fun…GET UP!”

Zzzzzz

“Wake up, Sloth! I’M BOR-R-R-ED. WA-A-A-KE UP!”

Zzzzzz

“Wake up, Sloth…” Yawn – flump! Zzzzzz

“Huh? Wake up, Squirrel! Let’s play!”

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- viviankirkfield on March 9, 2016 at 1:03 pm said:
  
  Oh my gosh, Susan…isn’t that how life is sometimes? We want to do something and the other person doesn’t…and when they are finally ready, we are busy with something else. Sloth and Squirrel…what a great pairing…opposites in activity and energy. 😉 Thank you so much for joining in the fun with such a great entry!!
  
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