This fun contest is to write a story for kids 12 and under with a 150-word limit using a GIF as your inspiration. You can find more info here. My 143-word story was inspired by this ice cream gif. I placed it at the end so as not to spoil the surprise! Enjoy!
You and Me, Strawberry
You and only you picked me—Strawberry Ice Cream—dipped into a sugar cone. Strawberry? Really? When my frosty silver bin sits beside my much more colorful companions, cookies and cream, and chocolate chip cookie dough. I was your choice.
You did it! You are my heroine!
And now I bounce down the street with you, my cone snug inside your hand.
Wrapped in your love and happiness.
And I couldn’t be feeling any cheerier, even if the sun is making me dribble down your fingers. Sticky and sweet.
Your smile lights up the street. A strawberry on your chin.
It’s a lovely day. Spring is in the air, the flowers, the warm breeze.
But then, oouff! A crack in the sidewalk, you lose your grip and
SPLAT! My nose hits the sidewalk. and sprinkles are flying everywhere. Who will pick me up?
Dina,
Your story is adorable and totally explains the GIF! What a great challenge.
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Thank you!
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I loved hearing from the ice cream’s point of view, that’s really clever!
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Thanks for sharing this creative perspective with us for the spring fling Kidlit contest!
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