Once upon a time, there was a small old man who lived in a big house. One fall day, he noticed that the winter was coming and it was going to be heavy. He thought for a long time about how to make the winter light and fun.

So, he decided to make a short trip to the spring to get some ideas. When he arrived, he saw that everything was new and fresh. Suddenly, an idea hit him! He realized that he could bring some of the spring back with him to make the winter more enjoyable.

With a big smile on his face, he gathered a few flowers, leaves, and branches from the spring and took them back to his home. He decorated his house with these new items and even made a small garden in his yard.

When the winter finally arrived, it was no longer heavy and long. Instead, it was filled with light and happiness, just like the spring. The small old man was so happy that he started to dance and sing.

As summer approached, the small old man was ready to show off his new and improved winter. He invited all of his friends over and they had a big picnic in the yard. They laughed and played games, enjoying the warm sun and the sights and sounds of the summer.

And that is the story of how one small old man turned the heavy and long winter into a light and fun season, with just a little bit of creativity and the help of spring.

Reflections

1. What did the small old man do to make the winter light and fun?
2. How did the small old man bring spring back to his home?
3. How did the other seasons feel about the small old man's idea?
4. Do you think you could be creative like the small old man?
5. What other seasons could you bring to your home to make it more fun?