Once upon a time, there was a car named Cruiser who loved to play in the grass. One day, Cruiser saw a wagon and thought it would be fun to pull it through the mud. When Cruiser got stuck in the mud, he called for help. A kind house came to the rescue and offered to give Cruiser a bath in its bathtub. Cruiser loved the warm water and felt so clean and refreshed. But when Cruiser tried to leave the house, he realized that he was now too heavy to drive on the grass. So, the house suggested that Cruiser take a boat to explore the water. Cruiser had so much fun sailing and seeing all the sights from the water. And that's how Cruiser learned that getting dirty can lead to unexpected adventures.

Reflections

• What did Cruiser want to do in the beginning of the story?
• How did Cruiser get stuck in the mud?
• Who helped Cruiser get clean?
• What did Cruiser do next?
• What did Cruiser learn from his adventure?