Once upon a time in a forest, there lived a mischievous elf named Lenny. Lenny loved to play pranks on the forest creatures and even the workers who were building holiday resorts in the forest. One day, Lenny saw a coach full of tourists arriving in the forest to stay at one of the new wooden cabins. It was Christmas time and Lenny thought it would be hilarious to turn their vacation into a wild adventure. So, he cast a spell on the coach, causing it to shrink in size and lose its wheels. The tourists were now stuck in the forest with no way to get to the holiday resort. Lenny then disguised himself as a tour guide and offered to help the tourists find their way to the cabins. Along the way, Lenny led them through the thickest parts of the forest and made them do silly tasks like singing Christmas carols to trees and playing hide-and-seek with squirrels. The tourists had no choice but to go along with Lenny's antics and surprisingly, they ended up having a blast. By the time they reached the cabins, everyone, including the workers, was in the festive spirit. Lenny, who never meant any harm, finally revealed himself and apologized for his pranks. But the tourists forgave him and even thanked him for making their holiday an unforgettable experience. From that day on, Lenny became known as the "Christmas Elf" and every year, tourists would visit the forest just to meet him.

Reflections

1. What did the elf Lenny do to the tourists' coach when they first arrived in the forest?

2. How did the tourists feel about Lenny's pranks at first?

3. What did Lenny disguise himself as to help the tourists?

4. What did the tourists end up doing during their adventure in the forest?

5. Why did the tourists forgive Lenny in the end?