Willa’s Secret Sweet — Under the hushy stars, Willa patted her grass nook and whispered, “One peppermint stick, then back.” Her pumpkin pail smelled like sugar and cinnamon, but the peppermint bin sat past the scratchy little thorn tree. Read the full story →
Under the hushy stars, Willa patted her grass nook and whispered, “One peppermint stick, then back.” Her pumpkin pail smelled like sugar and cinnamon, but the peppermint bin sat past the scratchy little thorn tree. She floated out anyway—shhh, don’t tell the wind—and snagged her sheet on one twig. Rip! A tiny corner stayed behind.
At the bin, Willa found only wrappers. Then her pail went clink. Under the lollipops was a small candy bundle with star paper and a note: For whoever mends the thorn tree’s moon-scarf. Willa tucked her torn corner around the twig, left the bundle there for the next hungry wanderer, and carried home the peppermint smell instead. Can you spot the pail that kept her secret under the hushy stars?
