Once upon a time, in a country called Greece, the weather was always pleasant. The climate was perfect for growing crops, and people were happy. Every spring, the warm sun would shine down on the countryside and make everything look beautiful. But one year, something changed. Suddenly, it became very windy and the weather was no longer warm. The crops started to wilt and the people became very unhappy.

One day, a little girl named Maria had an idea. She decided to plant some seeds and see if they would grow even though the wind was strong. With her parents' help, she found a spot in their garden where the wind wouldn't blow too hard and started planting.

To their surprise, the seeds grew into beautiful flowers despite the wind. Maria was so happy that she ran to tell her neighbors about her discovery. Soon, everyone in the village was planting seeds and watching as their gardens flourished with new life.

And just like that, the windy weather in Greece was no longer a problem. The sun shone down, making the warm weather return, and the flowers continued to grow. Everyone in the country was happy once again.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was the problem in the country of Greece during spring?
2. How does the little girl, Maria, help solve the problem?
3. What was the result of planting seeds despite the windy weather?
4. How did the warm sun and the flowers make everyone in Greece feel?
5. What can you learn from this story about perseverance and being creative?