Title: Melvin Mushroom Gets Noticed
Word Count: 150 GIF Credit: I MADE MY OWN! (sound the air horns!) But special thanks to the following sites for the Spring time image & mushroom image For a forest dwelling decomposer, Melvin Mushroom was FULL of life. Spring had sprung! Hunting season was approaching and mushrooms were quietly nestling into their hideaways, hoping to survive the Spring season. Meanwhile, Melvin wanted to be noticed. With his fleshy stem and sandy cap, how would he ever stand out? Maybe a joke would do the trick? “What do you call a mushroom that loves a good time?” “A fun-gi, amirite?!” But, there was no laughing. Melvin didn’t let his spirit droop. Perhaps a song? “THROW YA SPORES IN THE AIR… & SPREAD ‘EM LIKE YA JUST DON’T CARE!” But, there was no singing. Melvin didn’t let his stem sag. What about a dance? “Time to let your SHROOM shake! Feel the rhythm in your roots!” But, there was no dancing. Suddenly Melvin heard a faint voice... “Here, Dad! I found one!” Annnndddd…. PLUCK! Just like that, Melvin was noticed!
22 Comments
Jessica Hinrichs
4/1/2021 05:37:36 am
I love this story, Molly! So cute and funny, two of the things you do so well! And great job on the GIF too! So funny, lol! Always cheering for you! ❤️
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Ashley Sierra
4/1/2021 06:09:34 am
What a unique MC, funny, and great ending. The perfect GIF. So much fun to read. Good luck!
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Molly
4/5/2021 02:18:31 pm
Thanks so much for your thoughtful comments! :)
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Molly
4/1/2021 06:11:07 am
Thank you, friend! You are so KIND!
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4/1/2021 06:31:31 am
You had me at your gif! Too cute. And a great story to go with it. Good luck!
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Molly
4/5/2021 02:17:58 pm
Thank you so much!! Making the GIF was just as fun as writing the story! :)
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Molly
4/5/2021 02:20:15 pm
Melvin most certainly had the forest turned up...he knows how to bring the energy! Haha! Thanks so much for taking the time to read and comment!
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Jyothi
4/5/2021 02:52:35 pm
Lovely story! I'll never be able to look at mushrooms without thinking about Melvin.
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Molly
4/5/2021 03:11:15 pm
Thank you! I'm glad Melvin is memorable! :)
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4/5/2021 06:21:32 pm
Aww... Melvin is a memorable little mushroom! Good luck in the contest! :)
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Molly
4/6/2021 01:49:26 pm
Thank you so much for commenting and reading! :)
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Audrey Day-Williams
4/5/2021 06:31:22 pm
I love this so much. I think it was the first one I read from this contest. I read it a few times and well, just think it's the mushroom's cap!
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Molly
4/6/2021 01:42:00 pm
Here you are... with your puns! LOVE IT! I remember your entry vividly as well! Thanks so much for commenting and taking the time to read! :)
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Hannah Roy LaGrone
4/5/2021 06:37:22 pm
Such a cute character!
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Molly
4/6/2021 01:42:22 pm
Thanks so much! :)
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Priya Kumar
4/6/2021 02:02:16 am
Awww love this!! So much fun to imagine the actual scene! His wish is fulfilled in an unexpected way!!
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Molly
4/6/2021 01:43:02 pm
He sure was surprised, wasn't he?! Haha! Thanks so much for the thoughtful comments and for taking the time to read my entry. Good luck in the contest!
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4/8/2021 10:08:44 am
Thanks for sharing your sweet story and fun humor with us for the spring fling Kidlit contest and yay for making your own gif
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Molly
4/8/2021 03:56:05 pm
Thank YOU for organizing such a creative and fun contest for kidlit writers to enjoy! I'm [low key] super excited about creating a GIF on my own! Haha! Thanks for all the helpful info!
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Ciara O'Neal
4/24/2021 02:13:18 am
Puns, snappy writing, and dark humor. Check. check. check. Hilarious gif. Very clever. Great Job.
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Molly Ippolito
4/25/2021 10:31:30 am
Thank you so much for the kind words and feedback! This was so much fun to write...and I'm so proud to say that I know how to create a GIF! My 3rd graders are so proud! :D Hahaha! Thanks so much for hosting a fun and creative event!
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