Once upon a time, in a land filled with prosperity, there lived a lucky rabbit named Hop. Hop loved the start of each new year, when the calendar was reset and everyone celebrated with oranges and dumplings.

One day, Hop went for a walk in the countryside and came across a dragon who was feeling down. The dragon explained that he had lost all of his good luck for the new year and was feeling quite grumpy.

Hop, being the kind and resourceful rabbit that he was, suggested they go on an adventure to find the dragon's luck. They traveled far and wide, facing many challenges along the way. Just when they were about to give up hope, they stumbled upon a beautiful field filled with ripe oranges.

The dragon was so overjoyed at the sight of the oranges that he gobbled them up one by one. Soon after, the dragon realized that his luck had returned and he felt as happy as can be.

Hop and the dragon celebrated their success with plates of steaming hot dumplings and agreed to have this adventure every new year to keep their luck in check. From that day on, the dragon and rabbit became the best of friends and lived happily ever after.

Reflections

1. Why do you think Hop the rabbit was lucky?
2. How did the dragon regain his luck?
3. Can you think of a time when you lost something and then found it again?
4. What does the story teach us about friendship and perseverance?