Once upon a time, there lived a kind and patient man named Max. He lived in a neat little house with his obliging cat, Simba. One day, Max received a call from his friend who needed help moving to a new house. Max agreed to help and set out on his journey. On the way, he met a nervous young girl named Lily who was lost. Max offered to help her find her way home and she gratefully accepted.

As they walked, they encountered a group of obnoxious children who were being odious to everyone they met. Max remained calm and patient, but Lily became nervous again. Max explained that it's better to ignore their behavior and focus on the pleasant things around them. They soon found Lily's home and said goodbye.

Max returned home to find that his friend had decorated his house with plain decorations that made it look cozy and inviting. Max was pleasantly surprised and thanked his friend for being so obliging. From that day on, Max and Lily became good friends and always remembered to focus on the pleasant things in life despite encounters with obnoxious people. The end.

Reflections

1. What did Max do when he encountered obnoxious children?
2. How did Max make Lily feel better when she was nervous?
3. What did Max's friend do to his house that made Max pleasantly surprised?
4. How did Max and Lily become friends?
5. What is the lesson Max taught Lily about dealing with unpleasant people?