When Inventor McGregor leaves his home workshop to work at a laboratory in the city, all his ideas for inventions dry up, which leads him to discover that the source of his inspiration lies with his cheery wife, his five children and all that he loves in his higgledy piggledy house.  A story to remind us that LOVE inspires.  Originally published in 2006 by Farrah, Straus and Giroux.  Written by Kathleen.  An ENCORE episode from storytelling podcast, Journey with Story, for kids, ages 4-10.  (duration 15 minutes)

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