Excellent A story for kids Yucky Greens by Heather Knight 80 Word Flash Fiction contest entry

Mum's always telling everyone I'm a picky eater. I get told off whenever it's time to eat. 'But I don't like this, Mummy! Can't I eat something else?' 'Like what?' 'Strawberries. They're a lovely red colour. I don't want to eat green things, they look yucky.' My mum sighs. 'It was so much easier when I breastfed you. Then you never complained.' I look at the floor. Sad. It's not my fault that I'm the only koala who hates eucalyptus leaves. Recognized Author Notes Even though I speak about breastfeeding in the story, it's not accurate (but it sounds better): eucalyptus leaves are full of toxins dangerous to baby koalas. Mama koalas feed their babies microbe-rich poop instead to help them develop immunity. I drew the picture myself using Procreate. I've recently discovered I enjoy drawing very much. My daughter actually refused to eat green things when she was little.

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