Once upon a time, there was a little car named Speedy. Speedy loved to drive and explore the city. One day, he was cruising down the boulevard, when he suddenly spotted a barrier blocking his path.

"Oh no!" exclaimed Speedy. "What do I do now?"

Just then, he remembered a secret alley he knew about. It was a shortcut to get to the other side of the barrier. So, he quickly turned into the alley and started driving.

But little did Speedy know, the alley was filled with cobblestones, making the drive bumpy and difficult. Despite the rough road, Speedy was determined to reach the other side.

As he drove, he came to a curve and had to slow down. Suddenly, a group of clovers appeared and started singing and dancing!

"Welcome to Cloverleaf Circle," they sang. "Where everything is bright and merry!"

Speedy was surprised but thrilled. He joined in the dance and had so much fun. After the dance, the clovers showed him a secret bridge that crossed over the barrier.

"Thank you so much!" said Speedy, grateful for the help.

He drove across the bridge and continued down the avenue, feeling grateful for the clovers and the adventure he just had. From that day on, Speedy made sure to always keep an eye out for cobblestone alleys and secret causeways. He never knew what exciting things he might find.

Reflections

1. What was the problem that Speedy faced in the beginning of the story?
2. What was the solution to Speedy's problem?
3. Who were the singing and dancing clovers in the story?
4. What did the clovers help Speedy do?
5. What did Speedy learn from his adventure on Cloverleaf Circle?
6. What other secret paths do you think Speedy will discover on his future drives?