Once upon a time, there was a sculptor named Gertrude who loved to carve amazing sculptures out of stone. She entered a contest and decided to use her skills to make something special. Gertrude noticed that all the other sculptors were carving the same old things like animals and people. So, she had an idea to carve a giant nose! The other sculptors couldn't believe their eyes when they saw Gertrude's amazing creation. They all agreed that it was the most beautiful and funny sculpture in the contest. In the end, Gertrude won the first prize and became famous for her unique and hilarious sculptures. From then on, every time they saw a nose, they couldn't help but smile and remember Gertrude's amazing creation.

Reflections

1. Why did Gertrude choose to carve a giant nose instead of something else?
2. What was the reaction of the other sculptors to Gertrude's sculpture?
3. How did Gertrude feel after winning the first prize in the contest?
4. Why do you think the other sculptors agreed that Gertrude's sculpture was the most beautiful and funny?
5. What might have happened if Gertrude had carved a more traditional sculpture like animals or people?