Once upon a time, there was a little creature named Bumpy who lived in the meadows. One day, as Bumpy was sauntering through the fields, he heard a thunderous sound. He felt so tentative that he started to shake with fear.

Bumpy decided to assess the situation and find out what was happening. He saw a section of the sky that was very dark, and it was getting darker by the minute. He was terrified and didn't know what to do.

Just then, an older creature named Wise approached Bumpy and asked him what was wrong. Bumpy explained that he was scared because of the thunderous noise and the dark sky. Wise listened carefully and then gave Bumpy an explanation.

Wise told Bumpy that it was just a storm, and that thunder was the sound of the clouds crashing together. He also explained that the dark sky was just the clouds blocking the sun. Bumpy was relieved to hear this explanation and no longer felt terrified.

From that day on, whenever Bumpy heard thunder, he thought of Wise's explanation and wasn't scared anymore. He continued to meander through the fields, feeling confident and happy.

The End.

Reflections

• How did Bumpy feel when he heard the thunderous noise?
• What did Wise tell Bumpy about the thunder and the dark sky?
• How did Bumpy feel after Wise gave him an explanation?
• Why was Bumpy no longer afraid of thunder?
• Do you get scared during a storm? How do you feel better?