Innholdsfortegnelse for April 2020 i Ladybug Stories, Poems, and Songs Magazine for Young Kids and Children

Max and Kate are swinging on Aunt Sue’s porch. They listen to a mockingbird’s evening song. “We can see lots of animals from here,” says Kate. She points at a quiet opossum running across the lawn. As it gets darker, they hear the deep, hooting call of a great horned owl. Kate spots it in the apple tree. Then Max sees the gleam of a one-eyed, growling coyote. That shining eye is coming straight at them! “Help!” shout Max and Kate. Aunt Sue rushes out to save them, but it is just a motor scooter's headlight. “Pizza, anyone?” the driver asks, and they all laugh.…

There’s a mouse in the house,And Mom’s made it clear,She does not like mice.He cannot live here. I know that you’re right,I know I must leave.And I’ve got an idea.A plan up my sleeve. When you let the dog out,I’ll jump on for a ride.I’ll hang on real tight,And we’ll gallop outside. You’re a brave little mouse,I can see that for sure.So get ready to ride,And stand right by the door. You did it!You did it!Hip-hip and hooray!You’re out of the house, mouse,Up, up, and away!…

I t’s springtime! My father climbs a ladder all the way up to the roof to fix a shingle. “I’m making our home safe and snug,” he says. “Can I help?” I ask. “Sorry. You’re too little, son,” he answers. My big brother is painting the doghouse for Bailey, our pet. “Can I help?” I ask. “No. You’re too little,” he replies. I look out the window and see birds flying, carrying things in their beaks. “What are they doing?” I ask Mom. “They are starting to build their homes,” she says. “Can I help, or am I too little?” I ask. Mom thinks and says, “No. You’re just the right size.” smile “What do the birds need?” I ask. “Think about a bird’s nest. What do you think they…

I don’t know what to call Muddle’s inventions. How about BRILLIANT? Or SO COOL? Or could they be his way of saying APRIL FOOL? My bicycle lost a wheel! So I put on my thinking hat to invent new ways of getting from here to there. Good gravy! Good idea, Muddle! 1 FOOT TRACTOR 2 EGG ROLL 3 MAGNIFYING GLASS To bring there closer to here. 4 SNAIL SHOES Slow but steady. 5 ICE-CUBE MAKER Now I can skate! 6 SURFING It’s more fun when it melts! 7 HICCUP JUMPER 8 CARTWHEELING STARFISH 9 ROCKIN’ ROLLER They sound wonderful! When do we start making them, Muddle? Oops, sorry bugs, no time now—gotta fly!…