"Everything in the world exists in order to end up as a book." - Stéphane Mallarmé
Here's another fun writing challenge, this time from Vivian Kirkfield at Picture Books Help Kids Soar! I've included the challenge guidelines and my entry below. Head over to Vivian's blog to read more. The challenge: "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 of the story is 50 or less." No Mama! by Amanda Sincavage No socks! No bow! No milk! Apple juice, peez. No! I throw cup. Mama happy? Outside Mama. No, inside Mama. No wash hands! No, I spray. I dry. No Mama! I read. No, I throw toy. Mama happy? No! Not up. Yes Mama…hug and apple juice peez! Clearly, my toddler inspired this one! And yes, she does throw toys, look me right in the eye, and ask oh-so-sweetly, "Mama happy?"
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Amanda
3/5/2017 08:31:55 pm
The story or the child?
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3/5/2017 10:55:20 am
Hi Amanda...thanks so much for joining in the fun! You definitely captured the voice of just about every little kid...and I love the 'apple juice, peez'.;)
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Amanda
3/5/2017 08:32:49 pm
Thanks Vivian! What a great challenge - thank you for organizing!
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3/5/2017 01:15:14 pm
There's nothing as precious as a story inspired by our own kids (even when they're not acting very precious.) Thanks.
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Amanda
3/5/2017 08:34:29 pm
Naughty with a smile - make mama unhappy so she can turn around and make me happy! Thanks for reading Joanne!
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3/5/2017 05:14:24 pm
Perfectly captured the incongruity named "Two." I do - Love you. So tough to be that age. Good luck with the story & your little one.
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Amanda
3/5/2017 08:38:37 pm
Haha - yes Maria! Thanks for reading!
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3/6/2017 03:57:12 am
This little visual story certainly takes me back to when my babies' chatter filled my home. And it's sweet ... Mama happy? :) Great job, Amanda.
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