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Mice in the Corner
By: Stacey Corrigan

"Mice in the corner!" Maggie said. 
Her class screeched to a stop. 
The teacher shrieked and called the custodian, "Come quick!"
​Maggie tried to stop her, but it was too late.  
When the custodian arrived, she found the mice…
and their computer cords. 
"I tried to tell you," said Maggie. ]]><![CDATA[My Spring Fling KidLit Contest Entry]]>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:00:00 GMThttps://www.staceycorrigan.com/blog/my-spring-fling-kidlit-contest-entry
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Phew! The Smelliest Sign of Spring
Before the crocus buds burst through the thawed soil, something less pleasant reminds us that Spring is on its way. 
 SKUNK!
That’s right! Stinky, smelly skunk spray is the first sure sign of Spring. 
Skunks mate in late February through April. Once mating season begins, everyone “nose” it. 
Male skunks spray each other while competing over mates. 
“Take that!”
Females may also spray males to scare away unwanted advances.
“And that!”
Once a female is pregnant, she searches for food. If something accidentally crosses her path, she stomps and hisses. If that doesn’t work, she SPRAYS!
The threat of stinky skunk spray stops most predators in their tracks. The Great-Horned Owl is one of the skunk’s only predators because they have no sense of smell. Lucky for them!
So when skunk spray fills your nostrils next February, remember the good news. Spring is on the way. Phew!

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