Read together
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.
Talk about it
Reflection
-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?