The people of Chocolateville Wanted a lovely new church For an innovative design They decided to search
The village of Chocolateville
A competition was held And unique concepts requested But every idea submitted The committee rejected
At last, the town settled On a gingerbread chapel Sir Chocolate seized the opportunity With construction recipes to dabble
Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet considering the chapel design
It was a huge undertaking To get this project off the ground And lots of enthusiastic helpers Needed to be found
Sir Chocolate and Lady Sweet Undertook to make the dough Acquiring all the ingredients To be added in the correct ratio
The gingerbread was delicious With a slightly lemony taste The numerous bits and cut-offs Were eaten and didn’t go to waste
The family of giant gobstoppers Had great fun rolling it out Then the Baby Cookie Monster Cut out the pieces with his snout
Meet the Baby Cookie Monster
For this job his nose was perfect With its flat and saw-like edge And when he’d finished the walls He cut out each window ledge
The friendly Baked Alaska Dragon With much artistry and finesse Helpfully baked each piece With a blast of his fiery breath
Meet the Baked Alaska Dragon
There were a few accidents Some parts had to be remade When a bit of over-baking Made them to dark a shade
The Nougat Clowns melted boiled sweets In a great pot on an open fire Pouring the mixture into the window holes While it was still very hot
Meet the Nougat Clowns
The windows looked fantastic With a stained-glass effect Which the villagers all thought Made their church look perfect
Now everything was ready It was time to get the chapel built The roof was the most difficult As it attached at a gradual tilt
Stinkpot, the troll, and his two strong sons Came down from their mountain cave And offered to erect the construction Which was kind and rather brave
Extra-long liquorish whips Were used in place of rope They were strong enough to hold each slab Which gave the overseers hope
Stinkpot and his sons getting ready for the construction work
With much huffing and puffing The trolls heaved each piece into place And used some big chocolate struts The outside walls to temporarily brace
Stinkpot and his sons assembling the roof of the chapel
The children who lived in a boot Arrived with royal icing in pails When used to cement gingerbread This confectionary glue never fails
The children who lived with their young mother in a boot
The children swarmed up the walls And applied the icing thickly With their great enthusiasm The job was finished very quickly
The icing was soon hard and set The church was nearly complete Chocolate log seats were installed And caramel benches for people’s feet
The villages considering the finished church
The Ice-cream Rainbow Fairies came to visit And brought a cute white bunny As a gift for the children Who fed him milk and honey
Sir Chocolate and the seven Ice-cream Rainbow Fairies
He would live in the church garden And play with the sugar mice Entertaining the small children Which they thought was jolly nice
Sir Chocolate and the sugar mice outside the completed chapel
The construction was strong and sound The church could withstand the passage of time The people came to worship every week When they heard the large sugar bells chime
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Biographies
Robbie Cheadle & Michael Cheadle
Award-winning, bestselling author, Robbie Cheadle, has published thirteen children’s book and three poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies. Robbie also has two novels published under the name of Roberta Eaton Cheadle and has horror, paranormal, and fantasy short stories featured in several anthologies under this name. The ten Sir Chocolate children’s picture books, co-authored by Robbie and Michael Cheadle, are written in sweet, short rhymes which are easy for young children to follow and are illustrated with pictures of delicious cakes and cake decorations. Each book also includes simple recipes or biscuit art directions which children can make under adult supervision. Robbie’s blog includes recipes, fondant and cake artwork, poetry, and book reviews. https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/
Robbie Cheadle also has a degree in Accounting Science and is employed as an accountant.
- Roberta has short stories, non-fiction, and poems in several anthologies. Here are some of them:
- She has two published novels:
- Through the Nethergate, a historical supernatural fantasy; and
- A Ghost and His Gold, a historical paranormal novel set in South Africa. The following is my review on Amazon:
War Heroes Who Can’t Rest; An Author Who Discovers Them Sometimes the best way to teach history is to let a ghost tell his own story. In this case, two ghosts and one poltergeist had the story’s stage about half the time. The other half of the time, the modern-day author, Michelle, and her husband Tom move into a home haunted by these three spirits of the past who can’t settle their issues without help. Tom’s own past comes into play as one of the ghosts tells on him for causing problems for both him and his wife. Continue
Follow Robbie Cheadle at:
- Website https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/
- Blog https://robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/
- Twitter https://twitter.com/bakeandwrite
- YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVyFo_OJLPqFa9ZhHnCfHUA
- Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/15584446.Robbie_Cheadle
Purchase links:
- TSL Publications (paperbacks) https://tslbooks.uk/robbie-cheadle/
- Lulu.com (paperbacks and ebooks https://www.lulu.com/search/?adult_audience_rating=00&contributor=Robbie+Cheadle&page=1&pageSize=10
- Amazon US (paperbacks) https://www.amazon.com/Robbie-Cheadle/e/B01N9J62GQ
- Amazon UK (paperbacks) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Robbie-Cheadle/e/B01N9J62GQ
Michael Cheadle is a student in Johannesburg, South Africa. Together with Robbie Cheadle, he has co-authored eleven books in the Sir Chocolate books series, two books in the Southern African Safari Adventures series, and Haunted Halloween Holiday.
Michael also has nine poems and a charcoal artwork in a poetry collection, Square Peg in a Round Hole. You can find Michael Cheadle’s artwork and all his books on Robbie Cheadle’s website here: https://www.robbiecheadle.co.za/
Attendance
- Author Jan Sikes
- Beetley Pete
- Books and Such
- Carla Loves to Read
- Dawn Pisturino’s Blog
- Derrick J. Knight
- Elizabeth Gauffreau
- Ephemeral Encounters
- Esther Chilton
- Fenland Phil
- Graffiti Lux Art and More
- Just Olga
- Keep It Alive
- Method Two Madness
- Myths of the Mirror
- No Facilities
- Patty’s World – reblog
- Plain and Fancy
- Raj
- Robbie’s Inspiration (author)
- Still Restless Jo
- Tanka Tuesday
- Thru Violet’s Lentz
- Times and Tides of a Beachwriter
- Tofino Photography
- Unique Times with Cindy
- Writing Wrinkles
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Exciting Story Chat Volume II Video
I hope you enjoy the video.
Story Chat Volume II Book Blog Tour Schedule
- Colleen Chesebro – November 24, 2024 (US) Thanks for reviewing on Amazon.
- Gloria – November 29 (UK)
- Robbie & Michael – November 30 (SA)
- Diana – December 1 (US)
- Doug – December 2 (AU) December 1 (US, UK, SA) Thanks for reviewing on Amazon.
- Cathy – December 4 (UK) Thanks for reviewing on Amazon.
- Amanda – December 9 (AU) December 8 (US, UK, SA)
- Dan– December 11 (US)
- Philip – December 14 (UK)
- Cindy Georgekas – December 16 (US)
- Esther Chilton – January 30 (UK ) Thanks for reviewing on Amazon.
- D. L. Finn – February 4 (US) Thanks for reviewing on Amazon.
- Yvette – February 5 (US) Thanks for reviewing on Amazon.
- Hugh – January 27 (UK)
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Email me at alwayswrite01@gmail.com if you want to be part of this exciting tour or submit a story, poem, artwork, or original joke for Story Chat Digest 2025.
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Lots of love to all! Hope you have a wonderful day!
Marsha Ingrao Always Write 
126 responses to “Story Chat Digest: “Sir Chocolate and the Gingerbread Church” by Robbie and Michael Cheadle”
It’s a fantastic read.. so creative and immersive. Robbie and Michael are so talented. Well done, you two, and thanks for the share, Marsha.
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Thanks, Nigel. I love the word immersive. There are many senses touched here, and if we could actually be with her in person, it would have every sense except hearing. Wouldn’t you just love to taste one of those delicious hats or beads or rocks? Mmmmm
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I never say no to munchies. Robbie is a boss at her craft. 👏
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Yes, indeed and I adore her! 🙂 xxx
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Unique. Adorable…
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Isn’t it cute. Can you imagine making all those characters out of fondant? She is such a skilled person, and she works full time as an accountant. You should see her wildlife drawings. She lives in South Africa. She’s just amazing all the way around.
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Another delightful story from Robbie and Michael!
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Their stories are lots of fun!
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Thank you, Darlene 🌼💛🌻
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It’s a marvellous story and the artwork is perfect as well. Congratulations, Robbie and Michael!
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Thanks for stopping by!
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Thank you so much, Olga 🧡
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Love the story, Robbie and Michael. Have to say I’m partial to the Baked Alaska Dragon – he’s a handsome guy. Nice to see a pic of Michael also!
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Thanks for your response, Teri. I was super thrilled to have Michael’s bio and picture to share as well as Robbie’s. They could write a book about writing books together. I am sure it’s been quite a journey!
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🌻💛🌈
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Thanks, Teri. I liked the concept of the baked Alaska Dragon.
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Delightful story and illustrations!
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Thank you, Dawn. I love delightful stories, don’t you?
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Thank you, Dawn 😊
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A lovely story, Robbie and Michael. There’s nothing like a community project to bring people together. I liked the way that everyone pitched in, even the kids, the trolls, and a dragon. The images are bright and attractive too. A great story for kids. Thanks for hosting, Marsha.
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My pleasure. I love that their story adds an additional layer of enjoyment to Story Chat. I hope some teachers read my blog. 🙂
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Hi Diana, I am so pleased you enjoyed this story.
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I LOVE all of the construction details!
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I’m glad you loved it, Liz! Robbie never disappoints. 🙂 xxx
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Delightful, as always. (K)
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Thank you, Kerfe 🦋🩵
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I’m pleased to know that, Liz 🌅
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You made a fab post, Marsha!
I’m a big fan of Sir Chocolate and it was great to see many of Robbie’s fun food creations featured here.
The narrative poetry is lovely.
Oh, it is so cool to see a photo of Michael!
Thank you Marsha, Robbie and Michael!
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Hi Resa, we are thrilled you enjoyed our story. I’m pleased you noticed Michael’s new photograph 😁🌈
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I love it!!! 🤗💓
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Thanks, Resa. I love it, and I love being able to feature Michael as well. 🙂 xxx
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Welcome! Love that shot of the young author. xxx
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Thanks!
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Thanks for the reblog, Patty. Welcome to Story Chat! 🙂
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Great post. I’ve enjoyed several of the Sir Chocolate books and read many to my grandchildren. The illustrations using the baking is such a great addition to the books.
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Do your grandkids ever want to make the recipes? My grandmother and I used to bake from the time I was old enough to stand on a chair to reach the table and the sink. My major contribution was stirring up bubbles in the dishwater, though.
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We’ve not made any of the recipes in Robbie’s books, but we do back together. Yes, they love playing in the bubbles in the dishwater.
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🙂 xxx
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Greg used to love ‘washing up’ 🧡
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Everyone has their part to play.
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Well said, Carla. 🙂 It’s the wise grandma who know how much each person can do. 🙂 xxx
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I’m pleased you enjoyed this story, Carla. We are delighted you enjoy our books.
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Great to see Robbie and Michael featured here. I have shared the post on Twitter.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thanks so much, Pete. I’m glad you enjoyed their story. 🙂
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Thank you, Pete 🙏💗
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The creative apple doesn’t fall far from the tree!
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hahaha, you are so right, Wayne!
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Thanks, Wayne 🍎🌳
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It took 7-8 minutes to review all the lovely characters in your story. I couldn’t wait to see the gingerbread chapel. Thank you, Robbie and Michael!!
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Do you have the entire collection, Marian? Thanks for stopping by here and adding some more love to Robbie’s characters. My favorites were the clowns, as you can tell by the ad for Story Chat II that they starred in. (with permission, of course). 🙂
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🤗💓🥰
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Hi Marian, we are thrilled you enjoyed this story 💞
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What a wonderful story, so enjoyed readung, and the cakes too 🤗
Thank you for sharing
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Thanks for stopping by to chat. I hope you enjoyed the experience and will come again. Did you see Robbie’s great poem? It was Poem #1 for the year.
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Hi Marsha
My pleasure.
Yes, I did 🤗
Robbie is amazing!
I think she is superwoman in disguise 😉
So very talented at so many different things 🙏
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I know! I’d be jealous, but she’s so awesome, I can’t even be jealous of her!
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Me neither
She is amazing.
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🦹♀️😁💗
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Thanks, Maggie. I’m so glad you enjoyed this story
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My pleasure Robbie.
I did, very much.
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Another delightful production from the talented mother and son team
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Exactly, and now we know a bit more about Michael. I’m so pleased about that, too! What a rich writing and artistic background that young man has had in his life!
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🥰💕
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Thank you, Derrick 💖
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A delightful story and fondant village. I’m eating my way through .. amazing! Robbie rocks and Michael too! Thanks, Marsha! 💕
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Thank you, Cindy. I’m so pleased you enjoyed this post.
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That must have taken ages to construct, compile, and choreograph. Delicious!
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Thank you, Cathy. It does take some effort.
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They look like they could dance. In spite of how good they probably would taste, they look much to pretty to eat. 🙂
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Oh I loved reading this fantastic tale- the poetry is amazing and so melodious and the pictures are just perfect. I also loved the actual characters that Robbie has created with her masterful baking. All over this is so wonderful. Bravo Robbie and Michael.
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Hi Sadje, thank you for your lovely comment 🤗💖
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It’s my pleasure Robbie 💖
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Well said, Sadje! A fun story!
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Thank you so much Marsha. 😍
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This is such a fun story. I love the large and varied ensemble cast that Robbie and Michael literally created to share this story. I enjoyed the plot and pace and the evolution of the church was fun to watch.
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Pacing is a real art!
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It really is.
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Hi Dan, this church was quite tricky to make. I love all these characters and most have their own book.
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I need some grandchildren! 🙂 xxx
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😂 I don’t want grandchildren. I’ve had more than enough of looking after sick children. When I hear a baby crying I feel tired.
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Well, there is that! I was thinking picture-perfect grandchildren! 🙂 LOL!
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😂🤣
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Your comment makes me think of Bridget Jones. Don’t know the books / movies?
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Wow, I’m missing something in the number of romantic suitors, not to mention the picture-perfect child. LOL Oh yes, I’m a bit older, too!
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And not a sticky ending. You can’t beat lots of cake.
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Thank you. Michael and I are delighted you enjoyed this story.
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What fun and a bundle of sweet creativity in the unique world Robbie and Michael have created. After following Robbie’s writing, photos and fanciful fondant for a good while, it’s just occurred to me – what happens to the delicious stars after the books are published?
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Good question!!! My tummy rumbles!
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Do you really want to know, Janet? Sometimes ignorance is bliss 😉
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Fantastic! I really need a Baked Alaska Dragon in my life. It’s all beautiful to look at with so many intricate details. Amazing work, Robbie and Michael. No wonder your books sell!
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I’m always in awe of their accomplishments and talent. I’m satisfied with eating fondant!
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Hi Jo, thank you. The children do love these stories. We are so pleased you enjoyed this post.
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I love the stories Robbie and Michael create! This is a lovely story, but the fondant work is absolutely amazing! Thank you for sharing, Marsha!
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Thanks for your encouraging comment, Jan. Authors all love that!!!
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Hi Jan, we are thrilled you enjoyed this story. Thank you so much 💚
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What an amazing story and Robbie’s creations accompany it perfectly. The baby cookie monster was delightful, with his snout:
For this job his nose was perfect
With its flat and saw-like edge
And when he’d finished the walls
He cut out each window ledge
and I loved the children who lived with their mother in the boot. The rhyming works so well and each complements the other.
A real treat.
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I’ve had lots of nose jobs in my life. None of the turned out that cute! I bet he’s a real cut up!!
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Hi Esther, Michael and I are so pleased you enjoyed this story. I love the baby Cookie Monster too.
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Enjoy the delighted story. Beautiful photos. Lovely work both of you. Tack Care Marsha ☺️.
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Thanks for stopping by, Raj. 🤗
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Most welcome Marsha! How you doing? 😊
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I’m doing well, just busy!
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Thank you so much. Sorry for distrub you, Marsha 😄
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You didn’t disturb me, Raj. We are moving. That’s why we are busy. I ran late getting my blog going, and I make more mistakes than normal. 🙂 Not your fault!
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Thank you. We are delighted you enjoyed this story.
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Welcome, 🤗
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What a delightful story! I enjoyed every stanza and the photos add to the story. Lovely work from both of you, Robbie and Michael.
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Glad you enjoyed it. I think they have a future, don’t you?
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Hi Colleen, I’m pleased you enjoyed this story and the illustrations.
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You’re so welcome, Robbie.
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Hi Marsha, thank you for sharing. This post looks amazing.
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I hope it’s okay. We are traveling and I didn’t have time to give it a last minute check last night. We get home tonight, so I’ll check it. Lots of love and thanks again for sharing!
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My pleasure 💓
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That was an absolute joy to read~ Thank you!
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Thank you, Violet. We are delighted you enjoyed this story 💝
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I’m so glad you liked it!
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