Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max. Max loved to play outside and explore the world around him. One day, he decided he wanted to earn some money. He asked his mother for ideas and she suggested he could rake leaves and pull weeds in his neighbor's yards. Max thought this was a great idea and got to work. He worked hard all day long, raking leaves and pulling weeds. When he was done, he counted all the money he had earned and was so proud of himself. He learned that working hard can bring you rewards, and he felt happy and accomplished. The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Max want to earn money?
2. How did Max earn money?
3. How did Max feel when he counted his earnings?
4. What did Max learn about hard work and rewards?
5. Can you think of other ways Max could earn money?