Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She lived in a small town where everyone knew each other and the shops closed at exactly 6 o'clock every evening. One day, as she was walking home from school, she saw that the candy shop she loved to visit was still open. She quickly ran to the shop and was greeted by the owner who told her that he was closing up the shop for the day. Lily asked if she could help close up the shop, to which the owner agreed.

As she helped tidy up the shop, time flew by and before she knew it, it was already 6 o'clock. The owner thanked her for her help and told her to come back anytime. From that moment on, Lily made it a point to stop by the shop every day after school to help close up. She enjoyed every moment she spent in the shop and looked forward to it every day.

As the years went by, the town grew bigger and more shops opened. However, the candy shop remained the same and always closed at 6 o'clock. Lily grew up to be a kind and responsible woman, always remembering the moments she spent in the candy shop and the lessons she learned there.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Lily enjoy visiting the candy shop?
2. What was special about the time the shop closed each day?
3. How did Lily's experience in the candy shop shape her as she grew older?
4. Can you think of a time when you helped someone and felt proud of it?
5. What can we learn from Lily's story about relationships and hard work?