Don't Play Leapfrog With Unicorns
The Tales
True warnings about things that never happened, plus practical etiquette for the fairy tale neighborhood.
Meadow Manners
How to Write Your Own Cautionary Tale
Every family has one. A simple formula for turning your worst idea into a story worth telling.
Cautionary Tales
The Mermaid’s Supper
A sailor with good manners asks a simple question at the wrong table. Nobody ever does it twice.
Meadow Manners
Why You Will Never Beat an Owl in a Staring Contest
A short list of animals you should not challenge, with reasons, from people who already did.
Cautionary Tales
The Long Game of Tag at Hollowmere House
Three cousins, one ghost and a game that began in 1911 and has not officially ended.
Meadow Manners
How to Picnic Safely Near a Troll Bridge
Yes, the view is lovely. Here is why experienced picnickers still sit on the far bank.
Cautionary Tales
The Snail Who Never Forgave
Winning a race against a snail seems harmless until the snail starts talking.
Meadow Manners
A Beginner’s Guide to Borrowing Things From Dragons
Dragons are generous, in their way. Here is what to know before you lend or borrow anything.
Cautionary Tales
The Tragedy of Barnaby Pike
The founding story: one boy, one unicorn, one very poor decision on a sunny afternoon.