In the ocean deep and blue,
There's a world waiting for you,
With crabs that scuttle on the sand,
And starfish that dance, oh so grand.

There are fish of every hue,
Swimming in the water so true,
And coral reefs that are so bright,
Glimmering in the sun's light.

You can build a castle in the sand,
And feel the waves rush to land,
Or search for treasures by the shore,
And find shells you've never seen before.

The ocean's beauty never ends,
A world full of your newest friends,
So come and explore, don't be shy,
Let your imagination fly high.

Reflections

1. What was the name of the boy in the story and what was his dream?
2. How did the boy come to possess the magic paintbrush?
3. What did the boy paint with the magic paintbrush and what happened when he painted?
4. Why did the greedy emperor want the magic paintbrush?
5. How did the boy use the magic paintbrush to defeat the emperor?
6. What lesson can you learn from the story?
7. If you had a magic paintbrush, what would you paint and why?