Once upon a time, in a peaceful village, lived a happy little bear named Benny. Benny loved to have fun and play all day long. But sometimes, his mischievous ways would get him into trouble and make the other animals angry.

One day, Benny was playing hide and seek with his animal friends when he stumbled upon a magical treasure chest. "Wow!" thought Benny, "I've always wanted to be rich and famous." He opened the chest and inside he found a magic wand.

Excited about his new discovery, Benny decided to try out the magic wand. But, just as he was about to wave the wand, he noticed that the other animals were looking at him worried. They told Benny that the magic wand was very powerful and could cause trouble if used improperly.

Ignoring their advice, Benny waved the wand and suddenly, all the flowers in the village started to grow ten times their size. The animals were no longer angry, but they were not happy either. They adored their little village just the way it was and now it was completely different.

Benny quickly realized his mistake and felt very sleepy. He had used too much magic and was exhausted. As he lay down to rest, he worried about what he would do to fix the village. But, just as he was about to fall asleep, he heard a faint whisper.

"Benny, the magic wand will only bring true happiness if it's used for good," said the whisper.

Benny woke up with a start and knew exactly what he had to do. He gathered all the animals and together, they used the magic wand to make the village beautiful and peaceful again. From that day on, Benny learned to use his magic wisely and always thought about how his actions would affect others. And, of course, he continued to have lots of fun and adventures in the happy little village.

The end.

Reflections

1. What did Benny find in the treasure chest?
2. Why were the animals worried when Benny found the magic wand?
3. What happened when Benny used the magic wand?
4. Why was Benny feeling sleepy at the end of the story?
5. What did Benny learn from his adventure with the magic wand?
6. What would you have done if you were in Benny's place?
7. Do you think it's okay to play mischievously sometimes?
8. How do you think you would use a magic wand if you had one?