Once there was a little boy named Timmy who loved to play dress up. One day, he put on a long scarf, his favorite trainers, a belt, a shiny ring, a helmet, boots and a swimsuit. He looked in the mirror and started to laugh. "I look like a superhero!" he exclaimed.

Timmy went outside to show his friends, but they all started to giggle too. "Why are you wearing a swimsuit with boots and a helmet?" they asked. Timmy just smiled and said, "I'm on my way to save the world!"

As he ran down the street, he suddenly remembered that he had a very important mission - to find the best ice cream shop in town! He put on his scarf like a cape and set off on his adventure.

Along the way, he encountered many challenges, like crossing a busy road and avoiding puddles. But Timmy was determined and brave, using his belt as a whip and his ring as a laser beam to defeat any obstacles that came his way.

Finally, he arrived at the ice cream shop and ordered a big cone with all of his favorite flavors. As he enjoyed his treat, he realized that he was the real superhero - not because of his outfit, but because of his courage and determination.

From that day on, Timmy always wore his special dress up clothes whenever he wanted to be a hero. And his friends couldn't stop laughing, but they admired his bravery too.

Reflections

1. Why did Timmy put on his special dress up clothes?
2. What did Timmy use to defeat obstacles on his adventure?
3. What did Timmy realize about himself at the end of the story?
4. Can you think of another adventure Timmy could go on wearing his dress up clothes?
5. What makes Timmy a real hero, according to the story?