Once upon a time, deep in the heart of an ancient Celtic forest, there lived a mischievous leprechaun named Paddy. He lived in a tiny cottage surrounded by a hedgerow, and spent his days playing pranks on the woodland creatures.

One day, Paddy heard a legend about a treasure hidden in the forest. It was said to be guarded by a mysterious creature that only appeared in the light of the full moon. Paddy was filled with suspicion, but he couldn't resist the lure of treasure.

So, on the night of the full moon, Paddy snuck into the forest, searching for the treasure. Suddenly, he heard a rustling in the bushes and turned to see a strange figure emerging from the shadows. It was covered in leaves and flowers, and had a dandelion for a hat!

Paddy was filled with wonder and laughter as he realized that the mysterious creature was just a group of woodland animals, dressed up in their finest greens and flowers. They had come to play a trick on Paddy, and to teach him a lesson about the importance of friendship and not being greedy.

The woodland creatures led Paddy to the real treasure- a pot of gold, surrounded by laughter and good cheer. From that day on, Paddy learned to appreciate the simple things in life, and never again went searching for treasure.

The end.

Reflections

1. What did Paddy hear about the treasure?
2. Who guarded the treasure in the legend?
3. What did Paddy see when he entered the forest?
4. Who was the mysterious creature in the end?
5. What did Paddy learn from this experience?