March 04th, 2017

3/4/2017

It's time to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss! Vivian Kirkfield is presenting her 50 Precious Words Writing Challenge in his honor. She will select 21 winners for prizes. Write your 50 word story and enter today. The contest ends at 11:59 EST on March 6th. Click on the button to see the rules and join the fun.

Vivian Kirkfield Contest

Here is my 50 word story:

EDAMAME DELIGHT
by
Charlotte Dixon

Maisy counted at the table...
“One edamame...
two edamame...
three edamame...
FOUR!”
Six edamame plopped on the floor.
THUMP...
“Uh-oh!”
“Is your plate clean?” asked Mom.
“Almost,” said Maisy.
Crawling, Maisy counted...
“Five, six...
seven, eight...
nine...
TEN!”
Maisy sowed her edamame...
in Mom’s macrame!
“All done,” shouted Maisy.

6 Comments

Anne Lipton

3/4/2017 04:06:08 pm

What a cute, fun, and lyrical counting story with a real twist at the end. Would make a fabulous board book!

Charlotte Dixon

3/5/2017 09:06:48 am

Thank you, Anne, for your inspiring comment. Good luck!

Vivian Kirkfield link

3/5/2017 01:38:56 pm

I agree with Anne...this would make a delightful board book with only a couple of tweaks. Well done, Charlotte...you've captured the spirit of a toddler who doesn't want to eat her edamame. ;) ;)

Charlotte Dixon

3/5/2017 02:48:46 pm

Thank you, Vivian, for the encouraging comment. I thank you, too, for this challenge :)

Janie Reinart

3/6/2017 01:35:38 pm

Charlotte, your story makes me smile :) Love the surprise ending.

Charlotte Dixon

3/6/2017 03:02:22 pm

Thank you, Janie :) I'm glad you, Kathy, and Pam talked me into participating. The mental exercise did me good :) Hugs!

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