Once upon a time, in a magical world, there lived a fish named Finley. Finley loved to play with his friends, but he always felt like he was missing something. One day, he had an idea! He would go on a journey to find the perfect toy.

Finley packed his hat and set off in his boat. As he sailed along, he came across an apple tree. Suddenly, an apple fell from the tree and landed right in Finley's boat! Finley was so excited that he decided to carve the apple into a pencil.

As he continued his journey, Finley came across a stamp collection. He picked up a stamp and put it on his hat. Now, whenever he wore it, he felt like he had a special power.

Next, Finley heard a ringing sound. It was a beautiful bell! He picked it up and tied it to the end of his boat. Now, every time he rowed, the bell would ring and all the other fish in the lake would come over to say hello.

Finally, Finley came across a pen. He used it to write a letter to his friends about all his adventures. And from that day on, Finley always had something fun to do.

The End.

Reflections

1. What does Finley want to find on his journey?
2. How does Finley use the apple he finds in the story?
3. What do you think makes Finley feel special when he wears his hat with the stamp on it?
4. Why does Finley tie the bell to the end of his boat?
5. Can you think of any other adventures Finley might go on in the future?