Linked with the Squirrely Tale

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Ponder a squirrel who is

Eager to be a bird, thus

Tempted to give up a part of himself

Enough to accept a dragonfly’s magic while

Yearning to be like his best bird friends.

Petey Wants Wings, illustrated children's book

P E T E Y, ©illustration by Shelly Steinle

Watching their joyous freedom in the

Air as they swoop and sing, Petey is

Nudged to be like them.

This compels him, as many of us at times, to

Sacrifice part of himself, to be something else.

Petey W A N T S a wish. ©Illustration by Shelley Steinle.

 

Why is this not a good

Idea? The shenanigans in the tale prove that the

Novelty of being some(thing) else leads to calamity, then to

Gratefulness of all that we are, all that make us

Special for being – uniquely, wonderfully ourselves.

illustrated children's book, Pamela S. Wight

W I N G S! ©Illustration by Shelley Steinle. Pub Date 9-15-2024 by Pamela Wight and Neville Hill.

82 thoughts on “Linked with the Squirrely Tale”

    • It is so tempting to add wings to our bodies but as in my fable with Petey, you need to give up something to get those wings. Petey learns quite a lesson! Thank you for the Wahoooo. 😍

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  17. I’ve always loved fables, and this is a good one. You’re fortunate to have such a talented illustrator for the book. Best of luck.

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    • Shelley Steinle and I knew each other many years ago, then “found” each other again as I was ready to start publishing my children’s books. Best.Illustrator.Ever. She’s amazing, and she totally “gets” my stories and brings them to life through her artistic talent.

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  27. Such a clever way to write about Petey and your new book. Congratulations. This is short tale reminds us of a very important message – to be ourselves as we are all special in our own way. Beautiful illustrations and Petey comes across as a really nice squirrel who is eager to connect with others 😊❤

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  29. What an adorable idea for a fable or children’s story. The acrostic is brilliant, and sums up the story beautifully. I am linking this post to Story Chat this week as a thank you for stopping by to comment on Diana’s story, “The Grand Adventure.” Hope you will come again soon.

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  30. What a great idea! A squirrel who wants to fly. (Says she who just watched a squirrel climb my kitchen window with a nut in his mouth, heading where?)

    Oooh – a new book coming out!! Congratulations!! I wish you all the best.

    I am woefully behind, but catching up … so our ghost story will continue? I hope? 🙂

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