Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Max. He lived in a small village with his old grandma. One day, Max felt sick and stayed home while the rest of the village went to play in the park. The sun was shining and it was a dry day. But when they got to the park, they found out that it had rained during the night and everything was wet.

Max's friends had a good time playing in the mud and splashing each other, but Max felt bad because he was missing out on all the fun. Just then, his grandma came up with a new idea. She suggested that they make a big mud pie together. Max was hesitant at first, but he soon realized that making the pie was even more fun than playing in the mud.

In the end, Max learned that even though things may seem bad at first, there is always a way to turn them into something good. And he had a great time with his grandma, making the best mud pie ever!

Reflections

1. Why did Max feel bad at the beginning of the story?
2. What did Max's grandma suggest they do to make the day better?
3. How did Max feel after they made the mud pie together?
4. Why was the mud pie even better than playing in the mud?
5. Can you think of a time when something bad turned into something good for you?