Children's Story Characters

noun a colloquial term for a male parent or father

• The daddy longlegs is a type of arachnid known for its long, thin legs and small body.
• I saw a daddy longlegs crawling on the wall in the living room.
• Hey, check out that daddy longlegs over there by the window!
• The tall, skinny man was often referred to as a daddy longlegs by his friends.

noun a young duck

adjective describing word that modifies a noun (e.g. cute duckling)

• The duckling followed closely behind its mother as they waddled towards the pond.
• Look at the cute little duckling trying to keep up with its mom!
• That duckling is totally adorbs!
• She felt like a lost duckling in the bustling city, unsure of where to go.

noun a type of mischievous fairy in Irish folklore, typically depicted as a small old man wearing a green coat and hat

• According to Irish folklore, a leprechaun is a type of fairy often depicted as a little old man.
• I heard a story about a leprechaun hiding pots of gold at the end of rainbows.
• I can't believe you fell for that prank, you must think I'm a leprechaun!
• The elusive leprechaun of success seems to always be just out of reach.

noun A small mammal with long ears, long hind legs, and a short tail, typically burrowing underground and having a fur coat that is commonly used for its softness and warmth.

• The rabbit is a small mammal known for its long ears and hopping gait.
• I saw a cute rabbit in the park today.
• That party was hopping like a rabbit!
• She's as fast as a rabbit when it comes to finishing tasks.