Frances Stickley: Trol

Troll takes great pride in being the scariest creature in the forest, using his booming voice to hurl insults at anyone who dares come near his underground cave. He never sees his victims—just shouts from the shadows, enjoying the fear he spreads. But one day, a small rabbit wanders by, completely unfazed by his threats. The little rabbit can’t hear him, and for the first time, Troll’s words have no effect. Confused and frustrated, he steps out of his cave and finally faces one of his targets. As he spends time with the rabbit, he begins to see the power of words—not just to harm, but to build connections. A touching and transformative tale about empathy, friendship, and using our voices for kindness.