Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Max who loved to tinker with machines. He was fascinated by how things worked and was always trying to figure out how to make things better. Max had a dream of becoming an engineer when he grew up.

One day, Max stumbled upon an old lock that he had never seen before. He was curious about how it worked and decided to try and figure it out. It was a difficult lock and despite many attempts, Max just couldn't seem to unlock it.

But Max was determined to figure it out. He spent hours studying the lock, taking it apart, and putting it back together again. He learned so much about engineering and how locks work.

Finally, after much persistence, Max unlocked the lock. He was overjoyed and couldn't believe he had finally figured it out!

From that day on, Max never gave up on anything that seemed difficult. He knew that with determination and a love for engineering, he could accomplish anything he set his mind to. And that's exactly what he did, becoming a successful engineer and helping to make the world a better place.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was Max's dream?
2. What did Max do when he found a difficult lock?
3. How did Max feel when he finally unlocked the lock?
4. What did Max learn from trying to unlock the lock?
5. What is the lesson we can learn from Max's story?