Abby Voss

Please Do Not Feed the Seagulls

This cheery story takes place on a warm, sunny day at the seaside. Here you’ll meet a hungry seagull who would very much like for a certain human to share her big bag of chips with him. But the human is unwilling to do so and, in fact, is quite unkind to him in going about it. But the clever seagull has an idea — perhaps he can outwit her…

Wellbeing

Abby Voss

Little Blue

min

4.43

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.

Short stories

Abby Voss

Monkey-Business

min

4.69

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

Abby Voss

Bouncy Cloud

min

4.69

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

Abby Voss

The Wall

min

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.

Human Body

Abby Voss

The Cake Paradox

min

4.64

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?