Once upon a time, there was a Lithograph named Larry. He was fascinated with speed and mechanical design. One day, while admiring a Peregrine Falcon, he noticed how fast it could fly. He wondered if he could create a machine that could go as fast as the speed of sound.
Larry worked day and night to design a machine with the perfect combination of speed and drag. Finally, after many attempts, he succeeded! He climbed into his invention and took off into the sky. As he approached the speed of sound, he felt like he was flying faster than the Peregrine Falcon itself!
From that day on, Larry became known as the Speed King and all the kids in the kingdom were inspired by his creation. The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Larry fascinated with speed and mechanical design?
2. How did Larry feel when he was flying at the speed of sound?
3. How did the other kids in the kingdom feel about Larry's invention?
4. Can you think of another character who could be added to the story?
5. What other types of machines can fly faster than the speed of sound?