New Fairy Tales

We'll cross the land with a Flemish bandAnd six electric eels!"The merry group in one fell swoopRaced across the rugged lands.They picked up a lonesome tigerWho juggled voles on the shifting sands."Magic," said the little pig,"Flying horses and fairy rings.""Pig," said drowsy Sophie,as she closed her eyes to sleep,"It doesn't matter in the least,As long as you're with me.""Pig," said Princess Sophie,"I see it's getting quite late.If we don't turn back home real soon,They might lock the garden gate.""Nonsense," said the little pig,but it turned a shade more pink.Illustration by Claire Masseyand Graham Dean"What we need is a red balloonthat runs on India ink."Dido, Queen of Cabbage hadThat very thing to lend,And they sailed away at bedtime,Waving 'bye to all their friends."I've had the most amazing day,"She told the King and Queen,The real Princess Sophie and Pig"Pig and I went everywhereand we've seen everything!""Pig," yawned tired Sophie,"What will tomorrow bring?"Issue 1 www.newfairytales.co.uk 19