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11 stories found
The Kite That Flew Too High
A red kite dreams of touching the clouds, but learns the best view is the one you share with a friend on the ground.
The Paper Boat's Big Wait
A boy is desperate to race his paper boat down the rushing monsoon stream, until he learns that waiting for the right moment makes the adventure even better.
Climbing the Whispering Tree
A girl determined to reach the top of the village's tallest tree before sunrise learns that big goals are only ever reached one branch at a time.
Lost at the Station
A boy separated from his family at a busy train station learns that staying put and finding a uniformed helper is the safest way home.
The Loudest Night Sounds
On their first camping trip, two friends are frightened by strange noises in the dark, until they discover the sounds are far friendlier than they imagined.
The Bicycle Fix
A girl's bicycle gets a flat tire far from home during an exciting ride to a neighboring village, and she must think creatively to find a way back.
The Treasure Map Behind the Couch
Two siblings find a crumpled, mysterious drawing behind the living room couch and spend a rainy afternoon following its clues through the whole house, only to find the real treasure was the search itself.
The Backyard Expedition
A boy declares his ordinary backyard an unexplored jungle for the afternoon, and discovers that a sense of adventure can turn even the most familiar place into something new.
The Missing Flashlight
On a camping trip, a girl's flashlight goes missing right as it gets dark, forcing her to find her way back to the tent using only starlight, sound, and careful memory.
The Puddle Explorer
After a heavy rain, a boy declares every puddle on his street a tiny ocean to explore, and discovers a whole world of tadpoles, floating leaves, and reflected clouds he'd never noticed before.
The First Bike Ride Without Training Wheels
A boy wobbles and falls again and again the day his training wheels come off, and discovers that the scariest part of learning something new is usually just the very first push.