Hello Friends, My name is Ming and, in light of the recent excitement that has been going on around here, I thought it might be fun to have a contest so you can take part in the merrymaking. My fine friend Sam (S.D. Smith) has written a book, The Green Ember, which will be available…
Another silly poem from G.K. Chesterton’s ally, Hilaire Belloc, appears at SW Shorts today. Laughter is good for the soul –Andrew I call you bad, my little child, Upon the title page, Because a manner rude and wild Is common at your age. The Moral of this priceless work (If rightly understood) Will make you—from…
This story may be found in Indiana native son James Baldwin’s Fifty Famous Stories Retold, which also included The Sword of Damocles. While Damocles’ tale focused on envy, this one seems to be about how to make your father-in-law regret making insane proclamations. So, if you ever need some inspiration along those lines, kids, look…
Editor’s Note: I am very fond of the gentlemen who have teamed up to delight the childrenfolk today. I first met Josh at a tiny Bible college in southern Ohio. He was sipping a pop and we discovered that our pops had both been to this tiny Bible college as well. Later, I went to…
G.K. Chesterton’s ally, Hilaire Belloc, appears at SW Shorts again to brighten our day and chase all our pretensions away. I hope you giggle as much I did. For giggling, as The Great Bogie King of Independent Snottland said, is good for the nostrils. –Sam —– —– —– Godolphin Horne Who was cursed with…
Editor’s note: Were delighted to feature a guest post from animator, writer, illustrator, and Canada’s most cheese-conscious poet, Ken Priebe. This is an excerpt from Ken’s upcoming book, deliciously titled, Gnomes of the Cheese Forest and Other Poems. We wish him great…um, success…on the project. And we’ll let you know when it’s available. –Sam
If you are looking to help your kids memorize the books of the Bible, let me suggest these songs from Randall’s Sing the Bible with Slugs & Bugs. The entire record is excellent, and I’ll share 5 reasons why our family loves it below, after the videos. But for now, here’s a couple of songs for…
Editor’s Note: Most of our SW Shorts are geared (very) roughly toward ages 7-12. Today’s tale is more in the YA demo. Yay. Awesome. -Sam —– —– —– “Burn” by Helena Sorensen “Hush, Sim! Wait.” Abner hissed. He stopped, and the three stood silent, their eyes searching for some break in…
Red Bird’s Song by Glenn McCarty, illustrated by Aedan Peterson Deep in the jungle, high in a tree, lived a small red bird. More than anything, Red Bird loved to sing. From the first light of dawn to the last light of dusk, her songs filled the air. They drew turtle from his shell, urged…
Here is another delightfully short, hilarious poem. It’s so hilarious, in fact, that the author’s name is Hilaire. Hilaire Belloc was a friend and ally to G.K. Chesterton and that is all I have to say about that. –Sam —– —– —– Rebecca Who Slammed Doors For Fun And Perished Miserably by…
“What utter nonsense!” This is usually said to scold, but what if it were meant as a compliment? The world is awfully funny, though sometimes more awful than funny, and Christians need to laugh. We have hope and we have everything in Christ, our all. So we should be glad. Need help? How about a…
Awaiting the Beautiful by Hannah Hubin, illustrated by Gigi Cowherd Once upon a time, in a land not too far away (that is, depending upon where you are standing at the moment), an old, faded house sat at the very edge of an old and rather faded town. Can you see it? I will help…
