Once upon a time, there was a little boy named Max who loved potatoes. One day, he decided to make mashed potatoes for dinner. He went to the store and counted out 10 potatoes. When he got home, he peeled them all and boiled them until they were soft. But when he tried to mash them with his fork, the potatoes wouldn't mash!
Max was so frustrated that he decided to yell at the potatoes. He said, "Why won't you mash?! I've been boiling and peeling you for hours!"
Just then, the potatoes started to giggle. Max was shocked! He asked, "What's so funny?"
The potatoes replied, "We're laughing because you forgot to add the butter and milk!"
Max felt silly, but he added the ingredients and finally got the creamy mashed potatoes he wanted. He sat down to eat and was so happy to enjoy his delicious creation. The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Max have trouble making mashed potatoes?
2. What did the potatoes do that was so surprising?
3. How did Max finally get the mashed potatoes he wanted?
4. What did Max learn from this experience?