The Mouse and the Winter Glove by Kim Preston

This little story is a lovely one for late winter/early Spring. 

In all my travels, I have never met Kim Preston but she has some lovely stories.


Once upon a time, there lived a little 'pink' mouse
But the rain fell down, and washed away his house.

He ran into the bush and found a snug wee glove,

Then an owl flew down from the Gum tree above,

"Please, is there room for me in your house?"

"Yes, do come in" said the little 'pink' mouse.

Next, came a rabbit all wet from the rain

"may I stay with you until the sun shines again?"

They all squeezed together, it was getting rather tight,

When along came a fox, who gave them all a fright.

"Don't worry, little animals, I'll do you no harm,

I only need some shelter to keep me dry and warm"

So they all squashed up, as close as close can be,

Then, oh- I'm sorry to say- along came a little flea!

"No room, no room, no room!!" the animals all cried

But the flea didn't listen and jumped right inside!

Alas, the little glove house could bear the strain no more,
It burst and split right open, as its seams ripped and tore.

The animals cried out- but soon they cheered 'Hooray'!
For the golden sun was shining, and they all went off to play!
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This is the latest story being told at Moondew.  The little ones like it!