I like space stories so I decided to write one. Earth is my favorite planet...I like the sun a lot, too. Without the sun we wouldn't have any light.

I especially like the part in my story where everything changes color.

--Robert M. F., age 7
Out of Order

I like mermaids. I have a mermaid candle holder, a statue and a picture hanging on my wall. I've learned a lot about mermaids, because I like to read about them. They live all around the world...deep in water, all year round.

I was looking at this book at school and it gave me ideas for the story like the green hair. I like the drawing part of my story a lot...my grandma set up an art studio in her basement for me and that's where I did the pictures.

I've been thinking about being a dolphin trainer or a marine biologist. I like underwater so much.

--Eleanor L., age 6
Mermaid Magic

I just thought of Chinese stuff, and just thought that there could be something American in there.

I just felt great that I could do a story.

--Olivianna C., age 6
Floating Shoes

My teacher wanted me to write a story. In two days I had it done. Cuddles is a stuffed animal I have that likes to bake a lot - especially pancakes. He sits at home in a basket.

The favorite part of my story is when Cuddles celebrates his Mom's birthday... He made his mom happy. I've made other stories, too. I made a story for my grandmother's birthday.

--Alex J., age 7
Cuddles and the Birthday Cake