Once upon a time, there was a young boy named Max who loved to learn about different religions. He learned that in many religions, people believed in a place called heaven where good people go after they die, and a place called hell where bad people go.
Max was curious about what happens when someone dies and goes to heaven or hell. So, he asked his parents and they told him that death is a natural part of life and no one knows what happens after we die.
One day, Max got very sick and had to go to the hospital. The doctors tried different medicines but nothing seemed to work. His parents were worried because they didn’t have enough money to pay for the expensive treatments.
Max’s uncle, who was very rich, offered to pay for his treatment if Max agreed to work for him when he got better. Max agreed and his uncle paid all the bills with his big stack of dollar bills.
Max got better and went back to school, but he couldn’t stop thinking about death and what happens after we die. He asked his religious studies teacher and learned that it’s not about the money or the medicine, but about the good deeds we do in life.
Max realized that it’s important to be kind and help others, so he decided to use his allowance money to buy food and toys for children who didn’t have much. He felt good knowing that he was making a difference in the world and that he was on the right path to heaven.
The end.

Reflections

1. What did Max learn about death and heaven from his parents?
2. Why did Max's uncle offer to pay for his hospital treatment?
3. What did Max's religious studies teacher teach him about death and heaven?
4. What did Max do with his allowance money to help others?
5. Why did Max feel good about what he did with his allowance money?