I use the pen name Andy Spearman when writing for kids.
andyspearman42@gmail.com
The Forest Knows the True Beast
If you go down to the woods today, it won’t much of a picnic – in fact you’re more likely to get eaten yourself. My little story “The Circle” appears in this suitably gloomy anthology of spooky stories.
Lemon Jelly Press, Isle of Wight UK
Much of a Monster
Ever wonder where all those missing socks go? Find the soft, fluffy, nourishing answer in this issue of the delightful Little Thoughts Press.
Little Thoughts, Baltimore
Jasper and Creaky Bird
A young girl comes to terms with a death in the family with the help of a magical steamer trunk, a noisy bird and delicious blackberries in this anthology of stories and poems about crooked creatures.
Haunted Words Press, UK
But Where’s Brenda?
The worst thing about being a goldfish is that you don’t remember anything. The best thing about being a goldfish is that you don’t remember anything.
The Caterpillar Issue 39, Ireland
Gone Alligator
This poem wonders out loud what a person might do if a large reptile of their acquaintance goes missing.
The Toy Press, London
Happy Monster Time
Ever wonder what happens when a hairy galoot inherits 5:15 a.m. from a nice little old lady?
The Caterpillar Issue 35, Ireland
Sprouts
Scary things happen to children who don’t eat all their vegetables, as revealed in this 206-word story called “Sprouts” – one word for each bone in the human body.
Bag Of Bones Press, Bristol
Stripy Me
Stripes are my favorite color. What’s yours?
Dirigible Balloon, Cumbria UK
Snow Flies
A quick little wintertime poem.
Dirigible Balloon, Cumbria UK
Foodle for Poodles
My little poem about pasta-eating canines was voted tops by the kids, which of course is who I wrote it for.
Little Thoughts Press, Baltimore
Harold Forgets the Crackers on a Trip to the Sea of Tranquility
Going to the Moon? Pack carefully. This tidy drabble (exactly 100 words) appears in the beautiful Dribble Drabble Review.
The Dribble Drabble Review, Illinois
Anna’s Backward Day
Poor girl doesn’t know if she’s coming or going.
This 500-word story won first prize in the first Cherished Children’s Story Anthology published by Glittery Literary.
Glittery Literary, Bristol
Barry, Boyhound
This middle-grade chapter book has won a couple of awards and continues to be included on reading lists of humor books in schools and libraries throughout North America.
Knopf, New York