Once upon a time, in a land far away
Where the sun always shone and the sky was never grey
There lived a young child with a curious mind
Whose imagination knew no bounds, no limits to find.

She loved to read and explore different worlds
From novels and novellas, to myths and fables unfurled
Each story had its own unique narrative pace
With an outline and motif that left her in amaze.

The characters she met were heroes and villains alike
Each with a metaphor that helped them take flight
And every tale had a myth that gave it depth
A lesson to learn, a message to keep and protect.

Through her books, she learned of life's many hues
Of courage, love, and friendship too
And as she turned each page with a curious mind
She discovered a world of wonder, one of a kind.

So if you ever feel bored, or don't know what to do
Pick up a book, and let your imagination run true
For in every novel, novella, or myth that you'll find
Lies a world of magic, waiting for you to unwind.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What kind of stories do you enjoy reading, and why?
2. Can you name a book or story that had a metaphor that helped you understand something better?
3. What is your favorite myth or fable, and what lesson did you learn from it?
4. How does reading books help us learn about the world and ourselves?
5. Can you think of a story that made you feel brave, or gave you an idea of how to be a good friend?