Once upon a time, it was the start of the holidays and all the kids were so excited. Every night, they would gather around a campfire and tell each other stories. Tonight was special because it was the first night of autumn. The night sky was clear and the stars shone bright.

As the hour approached noon, one of the kids remembered that it was his birthday the next week. He was so excited about his upcoming birthday party, but he also couldn't wait for the adventures that the holidays had in store for him.

The kids continued to talk and laugh late into the night, making memories that would last a lifetime. As they finally went to bed, they all felt grateful for the beautiful autumn night and the special holiday that lay ahead.

Reflections

1. What was special about the first night of autumn holidays?
2. What did the kids do around the campfire?
3. What was the kid's reaction to his birthday coming up the next week?
4. What did the kids feel as they went to bed that night?
5. What was the name of the story?