Each summer we meet with our friends Paul and Judy at Rosemarkie Caravan Park, on the peninsular known as The Black Isle, just beyond Inverness.
We park our caravans right on the beach.We watch Dolphins cavort.
Last year their grandson Harry then nearly four years old was with us.
Harry and me have fun, playing on the beach. Harry is the Big Boss, I am his Servant.
We build sandcastles, talk to the seagulls. You get the picture.
Reads well on iPad or tablet in portrait mode.
Our grandson Matthew shares a vivid fantasy life with me.
We visited Durham in August 2105, hen he was almost five years old.
This is just one of the stories he told me.
Many, many thanks to our friend Les Adams for his superb illustrations.
They are much better than my words!
This reads well on an iPad or tablet.
This is a fantasy story about about a boy called Harry who loves trains.
Harry has a some very special friends who go everywhere with him.
This is a ‘read too story’, suitable for three and four-year-olds.
If you would like a hard copy version, (free of charge), let me know using the Contact Form.
This is a fantasy tale about a little boy called Ethan whose Grauntie Mana sent him a first birthday present of a huge cuddly toy spaniel.
This is a ‘read too story’, probably more suitable for two and three-year-olds.
If you would like a hard copy (free of charge), use the Contact Form to let me know.
We have just enjoyed another caravan holiday at Rosemarkie, our fourteenth consequtive year.
One of the delights of caravanning is meeting interesting people, chatting to them and sharing tips on what to see and do.
This is a nonsense tale you might enjoy, suitable for children of all ages.
You may also wish to read a related story called “Rosemarkie Remembrances”.
This is a story for our grandson Matthew who was born while we were visiting the West Coast of Canada.
We were in Whistler when we got the great news!
We bought a little teddy bear.
This is the story of Rx the Orsinaurus, a tiny Dinosaur bear whose name was changed to Whistler before he came to England to live with Matthew.
It is suitable as a ‘read to’ for children up to about 7 years.
And as a self-reader for ages 7 to 10.
This is a children’s story written for our grandson Matthew.
On our way to visit Matthew we bought an ornament of a Hare.
We called him Teo, an Italian derivative of Matthew.
In Matthew’s house there are two ornamental Elephants, who are now Teo’s friends.
Matthew has a huge garden to play in.
Plenty room for two Elephants and a Hare to roam around in!
This story is suitable as a ‘read to’ bedtime story for younger children
And as a ‘read alone’ for 7 or 8 year-olds.
This is a tale about elderly men trout fishing on the Island of North Uist.
I have hoped to catch the Hebridean ‘lilt’ in my words.
It is suitable for older children of all ages.
It complements another tale called “Murphy’s Midnight Manuevers” about two dogs.
If you find yourself on North Uist do try “Langass Lodge” for excellent food and comfortable friendly accommodation.
This is a simple tale of a Labrador called Murphy.
Murphy is led astray, by another dog called The Corgi, who is his brother.
It is set on the Island of North Uist, where I go fishing each June.
It complements another different tale, also set on North Uist, called “Three Men and a Minnow”.
Both stories are suitable for children of all ages.
I unreservedly recommend “Langass Lodge” as the place to stay/eat, if you are in this area.
Some years ago we were in Milngavie Precinct near the Children’s Play Park.
Kirsty our friend Jo’s daughter, and Molly her grand -daughter, were already there.
Margaret chatted to Kirsty about the new baby (Emily) soon to arrive.
I had a long conversation with three-year-old Molly about her taste in Stories and about the Stories read to her at Nursery.
“It always about silly Frogs who turn into silly Princes,” Molly opined.
“Will I write you a story about a real Frog?”
Molly thought about it, then agreed. I suggested Frederica. Again she thought about it.
‘“Frederica the Frog? Will she be a real Frog?”
The story more of less wrote itself.
Margaret has hacked bits off it over the years but I warn you, it is still too long!
This exists in print form (A4 in colour). If you wish a copy, fill in the contact from with your request. I will be happy to send you a copy, if you are not too expensive to reach!