Once upon a time, there was a little town called Happyville. The town was known for its cheerful citizens, who loved to play and have fun. But one day, something strange happened. All the children in the town suddenly disappeared! The whole town was in a panic, everyone was searching high and low, but the children were nowhere to be found.

One day, a wise old man had an idea. He remembered a old bridge that crossed over a busy airport and thought maybe the children had gone there to play. So, he gathered all the townspeople and they set off to find the children.

When they arrived at the bridge, they saw that it was filled with children playing and laughing! They had built a giant playground on the bridge, with swings, slides, and even a merry-go-round! The townspeople were shocked and couldn't believe their eyes.

The wise old man asked the children how they had ended up on the bridge, and the children explained that they had been playing a game of hide-and-seek and someone had hidden them on the bridge. The townspeople were relieved to find the missing children and couldn't stop laughing at the silly situation.

From that day on, the children of Happyville had a new favorite spot to play. Every day, they would cross the bridge to the airport and spend their afternoons on the playground, having the time of their lives.

And that's the story of how the bridge at the airport became the most popular corner in town!

Reflections

1. What happened to all the children in Happyville?
2. How did the children end up playing on the bridge at the airport?
3. What did the wise old man do to help find the missing children?
4. What was the townspeople's reaction when they found the children playing on the bridge?
5. Why did the children start going to the airport bridge to play?
6. How did the bridge at the airport become the most popular corner in town?
7. What was your favorite part of the story?
8. Can you think of a different ending to the story?
9. If you were one of the children in Happyville, what kind of playground equipment would you build on the bridge?
10. Why do you think the town was named Happyville?