Books with author Michael Osmann

Once upon a time, there lived an earl. Around him, ill feelings seemed to unfurl.He rubbed people the wrong wayby being thoughtless every day.He had a habit of being curt.He didn’t care whose feelings he hurt.His wife and children had plenty to say.They felt his behaviour was not okay.The earl only cared about himself.He didn’t put his pride on the shelf.He believed that he was always right.He held on to this view every night.He always tried to force his will,and that was how things went downhill.Every week he argued with his wife.He felt that she caused him so much strife.Whatever she did, it was always wrong.His disapproval was always strong.“Why are you being like this?” she would say.“Can’t you be reasonable for just one day?”He’d look at her and shake his head.“Just do as I say,” was what he said.She’d bite her tongue and let things slide.She didn’t want to say something snide.The earl found it hard to understandwhy she couldn’t obey his command.As head of the house he got his way.He always had the final say ...This rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of arrogance, overbearingness and stubbornness. It is approximately 850 words.

There’s a monster under my bed.A monster with a purple head.His eyes are blue. His horns are gray.I wish that he would go away.His ears are brown. His teeth are green.I think he looks creepy and mean ...There's a good reason why he's there. Find out why.This rhyming illustrated children's book deals with children's fears of monsters under the bed. It has been formatted to fill the entire page on a Kindle Fire.

Once upon a time, there lived a princess.She was very pretty, I must confess.With piercing blue eyes and long blond hair,you couldn’t help but stop and stare.Every day it was the same,people on the street would call her name.“Princess Laura, you have a lovely glow.What is your secret? We’d love to know.”“I’m sorry, but I can’t tell you,” she would say,“but I wish you all a pleasant day.”“Please tell us,” they would cry,but she would smile and say goodbye.Her beauty secrets she’d never tell,for she’d always be the city’s belle ...This rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of vanity and pride. It is approximately 650 words.

Once upon a time, there lived a countess. She was very naive, I must confess.She always trusted what people saidand rarely questioned things in her head.The countess had a generous heart.Unfortunately, she wasn’t that smart.She always saw what she wanted to seeand found a reason to smile with glee.She always heard what she wanted to hearand always found a reason to cheer.She always helped whenever she could.She loved to help; it made her feel good.When people needed her, she was there.She gave them her love and tender care.“Thank you for caring,” they would say.She would smile and go on her way.She always thought nothing of it.She felt she had to do her bit.She didn’t need their cheers and applause. She knew how privileged her life was.“You should be careful,” her friends would say.“People’s jealousy can get in the way.Not everyone has your interest at heart.Some are just waiting to tear you apart.”The countess ignored their sound advice.Being naive was her biggest vice.Her friends didn’t know what else to say.They knew she’d have to learn the hard way ...This rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of gullibility and silliness. It is approximately 860 words.

Once upon a time, there lived a duchess. She was very lazy, I must confess.She slept in bed for hours on end.She loved her sleep; she didn't pretend.Every day it was the same;she huffed a sigh when morning came.“I need more sleep,” the duchess whined,as her mother opened a blind.“Stop being lazy,” her mother said.“It’s time for you to get out of bed.”The duchess sighed and began to groan.She wished her mother would leave her alone.She made a scowl; she was so upset.She was not ready to get up yet. “Come on, get up,” her mother said.“It’s time for you to get out of bed.”The duchess did as she was told.She knew her mother’s anger would unfold ...This rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of laziness. It is approximately 1,000 words.

This collection contains 5 rhyming short stories:The Ugly PrincessThis rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of vanity and pride. It is approximately 650 words. The Greedy KingThis rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of greed. It is approximately 660 words. The Foolish PrinceThis rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of arrogance and conceit. It is approximately 670 words. The Wicked QueenThis rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of malice. It is approximately 750 words. The Angry DukeThis rhyming cautionary tale looks at the pitfalls of anger and rage. It is approximately 650 words.