Once upon a time, there was a grandparent who lived with their nephew and niece. They were all very happy together, but one day the grandparent's son got married to a new stepmother. The stepmother had two children of her own, a stepbrother and stepsister. At first, the nephew and niece were not sure what to make of their new step-siblings, but they soon realized that they had a lot in common and became fast friends. The whole family started doing things together, like going on picnics and playing games. They became a big, happy family, even though they were all step-relatives. And the grandparent was so proud to have such a wonderful, loving family.

Reflections

1. How did the nephew and niece feel about their new step-siblings at first?
2. What did the family do together to become closer?
3. Why was the grandparent proud of their family?