Humble and Hatred--A Jane Austen Pastiche

 

The Williams family was very poor but kind. There was a mother and three daughters. The eldest daughter was getting close to marrying. They had enough money to stay in a cottage for a week. While they were there they invited some friends over for tea. The tea was magnificent. After that they all went to a Norwegian cafe and surprisingly ate croissants. There, Mary, the eldest daughter, met the love of her life, Jonas. Mary asked if they could hang out at his house and he said yes. So that evening Mary rode in her carriage to Jonas's house to have some tea. There, Mary met his sister Bella; she was mean and cruel. They fell in love but their parents did not approve so Mary and Jonas ran away and married. 

The end?

Vacation at the Lake

Frogs 

Sometimes the water is harsh but nature has more power. Deep beneath the roots lies fresh soil. Frogs hibernate in the winter by covering themselves with mud. In the spring the tadpoles wiggle out of their eggs. The frog lifecycle repeats and repeats. The end.

Waves 

One little wave swam across the lake. It was trying to open up its wave of friends. Then she crashed across a lily. Yes I will be your friend. Then she came across a person. I will be your friend. Now the wave was ready to go to the ball! 

Pebbles

See this small pebble. It's like an act of kindness. When you throw a pebble in the ripples get bigger. Like kindness spreading. I encourage you to be kind. Giving someone a smile, holding the door, hear some kind things. Kindness is never wasted. Say please and...

...thank you, holding the door, smiling at someone, playing with someone at recess. All kindness is never wasted.

About the author and illustrator 

Lily Lockwood lives in ND, has a dog and a brother. She does Girl Scouts. She is 7 years old.