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Abby Voss

Fairy tales and stories from Abby Voss.

Emotions and empathy
Little Blue

Abby Voss

Little Blue

4
 min
5
+
4.32

What does it mean to feel blue, and what can we do if a feeling of sadness suddenly comes over us? This short story about a child’s temporary bout of the blues, shows us a way to interpret this and even overcome it.

Stories for 3+ years old
Monkey-Business

Abby Voss

Monkey-Business

5
 min
3
+
4.75

As with many younger siblings, Clive feels like he’s a nuisance to his big sister. And indeed, Frances finally reaches her wit’s end with him. But then circumstances change, causing Frances to realise that her little brother is actually pretty great after all.

Stories for 3+ years old
Bouncy Cloud

Abby Voss

Bouncy Cloud

5
 min
3
+
4.79

Wilma is an energetic young cloud who is constantly bouncing around. Her frenzied movements annoy the other clouds in the sky, as well as the birds. Can she ever find a space where she can be herself?

Stories for 8+ years old
The Wall

Abby Voss

The Wall

5
 min
8
+
4.27

This story involves the strong-willed characters Hare, Wall, Gap, and Blackbird... Hare wakes up to a day that’s quite different from what she expected. All because of Wall, which mysteriously appeared overnight. How will Hare deal with such an unwelcome obstacle? (Hint: Gap and Blackbird are involved!) It’s all about determination and the discovery of one’s own strength and creativity. And of course, one’s ability to enjoy the unfolding adventure.

Stories for 5+ years old
The Cake Paradox

Abby Voss

The Cake Paradox

9
 min
5
+
4.3

A much-loved princess is so cherished that when she gets sick, a reward is offered to anyone who can make her better. Cake does the trick, and she is restored to health. The only problem is that when cake is all she eats, she starts to get ill again. What must the queen do? Carry on with the cake paradox and hope it works its magic twice? Or will the new palace chef find a better way?