Once upon a time, there was a little brook called Bubbles who lived near a village. One day, Bubbles decided to go on an adventure and explore the world beyond his stream. He followed a narrow strip of land that surrounded his home and eventually came across a clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a big pile of leaves and twigs that needed to be swept away.

Bubbles thought it would be a great idea to help out, so he started to sweep the leaves and twigs into a neat pile. As he worked, he noticed that the surrounding area was becoming cleaner and more beautiful with every sweep of his tail. The animals and birds in the forest started to come back, and the sun shone brighter in the sky.

Bubbles felt proud of the work he had done and decided to stay in the clearing for a while to enjoy the peace and beauty of his surroundings. From that day on, every time Bubbles explored beyond his stream, he made sure to leave the world a little bit better than he found it.

The end.

Reflections

1. How did Bubbles feel about helping to clean the clearing?
2. What is the message of the story?
3. What did Bubbles learn from his adventure?
4. Why was Bubbles proud of what he had done?
5. How do you think Bubbles felt about the world after his adventure?