The Pocket Family's New Home

Mr and Mrs Pocket, known affectionately as mah and par, lie side by side. They're tucked within the folds of a dusting cloth. Ma is snoring and every time she exhales, the yellow fabric rises in the air. Next to her, par sleeps deeply, an expression of peace and contentment on his face. By the pocket children sleep just as soundly. Both Matilda and Joe have made their beds within the wisps of a feather duster. It's so large and fluffy that it's like sleeping on a cloud. Of course, the family don't usually sleep on the kitchen windowsill among cloths and cleaning supplies. For years, they slept

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