Once upon a time, in a small Ukrainian village, there was a fair held every year. The market was filled with brightly coloured stalls selling all sorts of wonderful things. One stall had the most beautiful music boxes that played sweet melodies when you opened them. Another had kistka and dyes for making pysanky eggs. The wind was blowing gently, carrying the sounds of laughter and music through the village. Everyone was having a wonderful time. But then, something unexpected happened. A baby bird fell out of its hatch and was lost. The villagers rallied together to help find the little bird, and after a long search, they finally found it safe and sound in a nearby tree. They all cheered and celebrated, and the fair continued on even brighter than before. The end.

Reflections

1. What was the fair in the village about?
2. What was special about the music boxes at the fair?
3. What is a pysanky egg?
4. How did the villagers help find the lost baby bird?
5. What made the fair even better after the baby bird was found?