Once upon a time, there was a little bus named Benny. Benny loved to travel and see new places. One day, Benny decided to take a trip to the top of the hill. He asked all of his friends, the lorry, the plane, and even the bicycle, if they wanted to come along, but they all had other things to do.

So, Benny set off on his own. He chugged up the hill, passing the pram and the clock along the way. The clock told Benny that he needed to hurry because he was running late. Benny pushed on and finally reached the top of the hill.

He was so happy to have made it and was rewarded with a beautiful view of the countryside. Benny realized that even though he had traveled alone, he had made new friends along the way. From that day on, Benny knew that it was important to always be on time and to make friends wherever he went.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Benny want to take a trip to the top of the hill?
2. Who did Benny ask to come along on his trip?
3. What did the clock tell Benny during his journey?
4. What did Benny learn from his trip to the top of the hill?
5. Why is it important to make friends wherever you go, according to the story?