Once upon a time, there was a little ball named Bouncy. Bouncy loved to play and bounce around, but he wasn't just any ordinary ball. You see, Bouncy was special because he was made with the highest quality materials, ensuring his durability.

One day, Bouncy was playing a game of basketball with his friends. Bouncy was having so much fun, but then, suddenly, an evil magician appeared and cast a spell of interference, causing all the other balls to stop moving and bounce funny.

But Bouncy was not affected by the spell, because of his durability. So he stood up tall, and with a mighty bounce, he rebounded the ball straight through the hoop, scoring the winning point for his team.

The crowd erupted in applause, giving Bouncy the acclaim he deserved for his heroic actions. From that day on, Bouncy was known as the bravest and most durable ball in all the land. And he continued to bring joy to all those he played with, bouncing and rebounding with a smile on his face.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Bouncy different from the other balls in the story?
2. How did Bouncy help his team win the game of basketball?
3. Why was the crowd so happy with Bouncy's performance?
4. Why do you think durability is important for a ball?
5. What do you think would have happened if Bouncy wasn't made with durable materials?
6. Do you think you could be brave like Bouncy if you were in his situation? Why or why not?