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Airmail Story Series: Episode 4 - The Pollen Parcel

Solly gets himself into trouble with the bees during a special delivery. Will a visit from Jenny Wren and the news she brings get Solly out of his dilemma?

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The Pollen Parcel

Solomon Hogg attached a pair of shiny new wings to his one-wheeled flapicycle. He tested them out. 

*squeak-squeak*

“These ones could really work,” Solomon said to himself. “They are made of lighter metal and have the right shape. A pig like me might actually fly today.”

Solly on top of a hill looks at his shiny flapicycle with his trotters on his hips.

Solly stood atop a high, grassy hill. He was in the middle of his workday, making special deliveries for FlapOn™ delivery service. He licked his hoof and held it up to test the direction of the breeze. His dream to fly felt more real than ever. 

The smooth dirt path headed downhill to the bee village of Sharpton. In Solly’s backpack was a bundle for the bees in Hive 23.

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Benefits of reading Airmail - The Pollen Parcel

This short story covers themes of bravery/courage, friendship, hardship, hard work, pride, problem solving and responsibility. This story can be read to kids in their early ages and is a great way to start a bedtime routine. It can also be read by children themselves. We recommend children with a reading age of 6 - 10 years old for this story.

Who are the main characters in Airmail - The Pollen Parcel?

The main character in all of the Airmail series stories is Solly the pig. In this animal story and specifically episode 4 there are plenty of animal characters such as a bee, pelican and a wren. As well as a special guest - the Queen!