Here's a story for kids with those words:

Once upon a time in a land ruled by Parliament, there was a group of colonists who owed a large debt. To repay it, they decided to expand their lands by establishing new settlements. But they soon discovered that the land was already occupied by a powerful militia.

The colonists tried to ally with the militia, but they were banished instead. The colonists were not happy and decided to protest. They sent a delegate to Parliament to plead their case.

At the event, the delegate told a funny joke that made everyone laugh, including the members of the militia. The laughter broke the ice and the two groups became allies. Together, they established a new settlement that was even more prosperous than they could have imagined.

And they all lived happily ever after, expanding their lands and making new friends. The end.

Reflections

-What was the colonists' problem at the beginning of the story?
-Why did the colonists send a delegate to Parliament?
-How did the colonists and the militia become allies?
-What was the result of the colonists and the militia becoming allies?
-What do you think would have happened if the delegate didn't tell a funny joke?