Spring Fling Kidlit Contest 2022

Thank you for stopping by to read my entry for the Spring Fling Kidlit Contest! An even bigger thank you goes to Ciara O'Neal and Kaitlyn Leann Sanchez for once again orchestrating this contest. The challenge is to use a spring-themed GIF to write a 150 word story for kids. This year I even took the plunge and created my own GIF! Enjoy!

GIF by me! (Cut paper collage)

SPLASH!
147 Word Count
By Kirsten Leestma

SPLASH!
Iris jumped in a mud puddle.
“Hey!” yelled Swallow. “I’m in here! I need mud for my nest.”
“Pardon me, Swallow. I’ll leave you be.”
SQUELCH!
Iris jumped in another mud puddle.
“Hey! Yelled Pig. “I’m in here! I need mud to stay cool.”
“Pardon me, Pig. I’ll leave you be.”
SQUISH!
Iris jumped in another mud puddle.
“Hey!” yelled Turtle. “I’m in here! I need mud to stay warm.”
“Pardon me, Turtle. I’ll leave you be.”
Iris just wanted to play in the gloopy mud. Then, she noticed the most ginormous mud puddle.
“Hello? Anyone there?” When no one answered, she jumped and stomped until…
SPLASH! SQUELCH! SQUISH!
Iris looked up to see Swallow, Pig, and Turtle.
“Hey!” yelled Iris, “I’m in here! I need mud to play.” 
“Pardon us, we’ll leave you be.”
“Wait! Would you like to share my mud puddle?”
They did.