Children's Book Contest Entry

Here is my entry for an illustrated children's book contest. You have to imagine the pictures for yourself.

This Isn't A Story

This isn't a story.
So you better stop reading.

Nothing happens and
there's nothing here to see.

So you better stop reading.

There are no circus clowns with big floppy hats
playing hopscotch with giant ladybugs and teeny tiny ants.

So you better stop reading.

There are no purple airplanes flying loop-dee-loops in the sky
with hungry elephants and hippos watching nearby.

So you better stop reading.

There are no pizza slices piled high on a plate
with ice cream and bubblegum toppings for you to taste.

So you better stop reading.

There are no toy stores with rockets and cars and games and dolls
all free for kids but not adults.

So you better stop reading.

There are no oceans of pink lemonade
with pandas surfing and monkeys snorkeling beneath the waves.

So you better stop reading.

There are no circus clowns or purple airplanes
There are no pizza slices or toy stores full of games
There are no oceans of pink lemonade
So why are you still reading?

I told you this wasn't a story
And this isn't the end.