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Little Miss Late - Roger Hargreaves
Late for this. Late for that. Little Miss Late was late for everything! She spent last Christmas at home at Earlybird Cottage, but it was on January 25th—one month late! Last year she went for her summer holiday in December. You and I know December is in winter. She was in her garden when Miss Neat passed by, and they agreed to go shopping together the next day. “Meet in town on the corner of Main Street at two o’clock”, said Miss Neat. “I’ll be there”, replied Miss Late. The

Irene Lawson
Sep 283 min read


Little Miss Splendid - Roger Hargreaves
Nothing was too good for Miss Splendid. She lived in a huge house surrounded by large gardens. Her bed was enormous with silk sheets and silk pillowcases. She had a gold bath and silver plates. Yes, she was splendid. At least she thought so, she thought a lot of herself, in fact that’s about all she thought of. One day she went for a short walk into town and on the journey, she met Mr Small who greeted her by raising his hat and saying, “Good morning”. Miss Splendid was rathe

Irene Lawson
Aug 314 min read


Little Miss Helpful - Roger Hargreaves
Miss Helpful liked to help people but it didn’t always work out well. Mr Tall’s shoelaces became undone, but it wasn’t easy for him to sort out the problem. Who should come rushing up but Miss Helpful? “Let me help!” She certainly was keen, but what’s happened? She had tied Mr Tall’s shoelaces together. And he fell over and banged his head. “Let me help!” cried Miss Helpful and rushed off for some sticking plasters. In no time at all she’s back and got ready to stick it on Mr

Irene Lawson
Jun 13 min read


Mr Greedy - Roger Hargreaves
Mr Greedy loved to eat. Everyday, all day he thought about food and more food. He made a ginormous breakfast that if he wanted he could have invited three people to share it. He didn't. One day he set off on a walk and came upon a castle. He didn't remember seeing it before but after going in he smelt delicious food and helped himself . No thought given to whose food it was and whether they were hungry. And so here is our human truth - we are greedy. I remember as a child dur

Irene Lawson
May 43 min read
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