Follow Sir Sniffles, a knight with an uncontrollable sneeze, as he bumbles his way through a hilarious quest to save his kingdom from a mischievous raccoon thief.
Age Recommendation
3 - 12 years
Characters of Sir Sniffles and the Kingdom of Achoo
Characters:
- Sir Sniffles (a well-meaning but sneezy knight)
- Queen Fiona (the kind but exasperated ruler of the Kingdom of Achoo)
- Rascal (a mischievous raccoon with a knack for stealing shiny things)
- Clarabelle (a clever chicken who helps Sir Sniffles on his quest)
- The Golden Feather (a magical treasure that brings peace to the kingdom)
Story of Sir Sniffles and the Kingdom of Achoo
In the quirky Kingdom of Achoo, where pollen floated like confetti and everyone carried extra tissues, there lived a knight known as Sir Sniffles. Sir Sniffles wasn’t just any knight—he was the sneeziest knight in all the land. His sneezes were legendary, capable of blowing hats off heads and knocking over candleholders.
One bright morning, Queen Fiona called for Sir Sniffles. “Our most precious treasure, the Golden Feather, has been stolen!” she said. “Without it, the kingdom will lose its eternal sunshine and become unbearably sneezy!” Sir Sniffles gasped, then sneezed so hard that the queen’s crown tipped sideways.
“Fear not, Your Majesty!” Sir Sniffles declared, adjusting his armor. “I shall retrieve the feather, no matter how many sneezes it takes!” Queen Fiona handed him a map. “The thief was last seen in the Whispering Woods. Be careful—it’s full of... unpredictable creatures.”
With a pocket full of tissues and his trusty handkerchief, Sir Sniffles set out. As he reached the forest’s edge, he spotted a small chicken scratching the dirt. “Good day, noble chicken,” he said. “Have you seen a thief with a golden feather?” The chicken looked up and clucked. “I’m Clarabelle. I might know something, but what’s in it for me?”
“I’ll make you the official palace chicken!” Sir Sniffles offered. Clarabelle thought for a moment and nodded. “Deal. Follow me!”
The Sneezing Bushes
As they ventured deeper into the woods, Sir Sniffles felt a tickle in his nose. “Ah... ah... AH-CHOO!” he sneezed, sending a cloud of pollen into the air. Suddenly, the bushes around them came to life, sneezing back at him. “Beware of the sneezing bushes!” Clarabelle clucked, ducking behind a rock.
Thinking quickly, Sir Sniffles pulled out his largest handkerchief and waved it like a white flag. The bushes, confused but impressed by his resourcefulness, quieted down, and the path cleared.
The Glittery Trap
Farther along, they found a trail of shiny objects—buttons, coins, and even a teacup—all leading to a hollow tree. “That rascal of a raccoon loves shiny things,” Clarabelle whispered. Sir Sniffles peered inside and saw a pile of glittering treasures. But just as he reached for the feather, a net swooped down, trapping him.
From the shadows emerged Rascal the Raccoon, clutching the Golden Feather. “You’ll never take my shinies!” he hissed.
“Ah... ah... AH-CHOO!” Sir Sniffles sneezed, tearing the net apart with an explosion of air. The force sent Rascal tumbling backward, and the feather flew into Clarabelle’s waiting beak. “Got it!” she squawked triumphantly.
The Triumphant Return
With the Golden Feather secured, Sir Sniffles and Clarabelle returned to the palace as heroes. Queen Fiona was so delighted that she made Clarabelle the official Keeper of the Feather and gave Sir Sniffles a shiny new helmet with a built-in handkerchief holder.
“Thanks to your sneezes, our sunshine is safe,” Queen Fiona said with a smile. Sir Sniffles blushed, then sneezed so hard that the castle’s banners fluttered. Everyone laughed, even Clarabelle, who had already started polishing her shiny new perch.
The end.
Moral of the Story
Even our quirks can be strengths when we use them wisely. Sir Sniffles teaches us to embrace who we are and use our unique traits to help others.
Questions to Think About
- How did Sir Sniffles’ sneezing help him save the day?
- Why do you think Clarabelle decided to help Sir Sniffles?
- What do you think the Golden Feather symbolizes in the story?
- How can you turn something you think is a weakness into a strength?
Do You Know
- Raccoons are very intelligent and love collecting shiny objects.
- Chickens are surprisingly smart and can even recognize their owners.
Word Explorer
- Quirks: Unusual traits that make someone unique.
- Resourceful: Being able to solve problems in clever ways.
- Triumphant: Feeling proud after achieving something great.
Emotions in the Story
- Determination: When Sir Sniffles sets out to retrieve the Golden Feather.
- Surprise: When Rascal traps Sir Sniffles in a net.
- Joy: When the Golden Feather is returned and the kingdom celebrates.
Color Your Scene
Picture Sir Sniffles sneezing his way out of Rascal’s trap while Clarabelle triumphantly holds the Golden Feather in her beak. The mischievous raccoon looks stunned as the forest glows with sunshine returning to the kingdom. What colors would you use for the sparkling feather, the sneezing knight, and the mischievous Rascal?
Parents' Corner
Talk with your child about how Sir Sniffles turned his sneezing into a strength. Encourage them to think of their own unique traits and how they can use them positively.
