A story for kids:
Once upon a time, there was a group of emotions named Happy, Sleepy, Mad, Sad, Hungry, Shy and Thirsty. They all lived in a kingdom called "Feelings". One day, King Happy declared a contest to see who could make the people of the kingdom laugh the most.
Sleepy tried to tell a joke but it was too boring and everyone fell asleep.
Mad tried to scare them, but they just got more mad.
Sad tried to make them cry, but they felt even sadder.
Hungry tried to feed them, but they were all full.
Shy tried to perform a dance, but nobody could see him.
Thirsty tried to give them drinks, but they were all hydrated.
In the end, Happy won the contest by making silly faces and telling funny jokes. Everyone laughed so hard that they all felt better and happier. The end.

Reflections

1. Who won the contest in the story?
2. Why did Happy win the contest?
3. What happened when Sleepy tried to tell a joke?
4. How did the people of the kingdom feel after Happy's performance?
5. Can you think of another emotion that could have been part of the contest?