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Inventing Day Rhyme

Frogwart and the Easter Eggs

Turkey Surprise!
"Once upon a time, on the Island of Meddybemps..."
Tippity and Frogwart Stories Pumpkin Pirates and Ghost Ship Stories Tippity and Frogwart Stories Parade Story Edgar and Andrew Stories Pigmoose Stories Margaret's Story
On warm, sunny afternoons, you're likely to find children knocking on the door of Tippity Witchet's windmill house asking her to tell them a Beantime Story.

Tippity is always happy to see them. She invites the children to pick ripe jellybeans from her garden to eat while she tells her tales.

You should find a comfy place to sit and join them to hear some of their favorite tales. Tippity might even recite a poem or two.

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PigmoosePigmoose Stories

Pigmoose on the Loose
A very hungry, striped and spotted purple pigmoose comes to town. Joe and Sam have to capture him.

Pigmoose on the Loose, Again!
Pigmoose escapes from the zoo. A new person joins the Pigmoose Patrol.

Pigmoose's Halloween Surprise
Pigmoose escapes again and finds his second favorite food in front of every house.
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Edgar and Andrew Edgar and Andrew Stories

Edgar's Easter Eggs
Edgar creates beautiful Easter Eggs but doesn't want to share.

A Paper Chain for Edgar and Andrew
Edgar and Andrew help Granny Bunny make a paper chain to count the days until their vacationing parents return.

Halloween Costumes for Edgar and Andrew
Visit Mister Henry's House of Costumes with the Bunny family and help Edgar and Andrew try on costumes. (It's fun - like paper dolls. Requires Flash4).
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DrummerBanana Festival Story

But That Wasn't the Best Part
What is the best part of a parade? Is it a marching band, an antique fire engine, funny hats, clowns or balloons? In The Grand Parade of the International Banana Festival, the best part is an unforgettable surprise at the end that everyone gets to share.

Pero eso no fue la mejor parte.
Spanish language version of But That Wasn't the Best Part.
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Margaret and MomMargaret's Story

Art Is For Everyone
What's a Mother to do when her daughter's artwork is criticized by a schoolmate? Join Margaret, her Mother, and Tippity Witchet in a short tale of artistic discovery and meet a real, live painter, too.

Art Is For Everyone
Short version
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Tippity Witchet and Frogwart Stories

Tippity Witchet's Inventing Day Invitation Rhyme NEW
Tippity proves that a call for entries can be fun.

Frogwart and the Easter Eggs NEW
Frogwart plans a silly prank for the children's Easter Egg Hunt. Tippity saves the day.

Frogwart and the Tooth Fairies
You'll be surprised by the end of this original tale. That first look in the mirror each morning will never be the same!

Frogwart and the Painted Airplane
Frogwart plays a trick that backfires and she learns about kindness. Readers learn about color, too.

Legend of Chateau Meddybemps
Did you know that our gourmet jelly beans grow on vines?

Tippity Witchet's Fish Ditty
Enjoy a little light verse about fish. Join Tippity, Frogwart and Weebit Cuckoo as they explore The Deep Blue Sea

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Pumpkin PiratesThree Pumpkin Pirates Poem and Story

Three Pumpkin Pirates
A search for buried treasure on Halloween leads to sweet rewards.

Legend of the Ghost Ship, Compass Rosie
What happens when crew and ship refuse to give up the sea? They're brought back to life by three scarecrows looking for adventure.
Pumpkin PiratesThanksgiving Story

Thanksgiving Turkey Surprise
Why is everyone hunting for Old Tom? Interactive picture elements add to the fun.

Copyright 2005 Jerry Jindrich. All rights reserved. Revised 3/11/08.