Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Lily. She loved to think about new ideas and was always eager to learn something new. One day, Lily decided she wanted to become a performer. She wanted to sing and dance on stage and make people happy.

To reach her goal, Lily knew she had to study hard. She practiced singing and dancing every day, and even made a list of all the songs she wanted to perform. She also made a plan to wear the most beautiful costumes for her performances.

One day, Lily was getting ready for her first performance. She put on her shiny dress and counted her steps as she danced. She wanted to make sure everything was perfect. But when she looked in the mirror, she saw that her dress was dirty!

Lily didn't panic. She knew what to do. She quickly took off her dress and washed it, making sure it was clean and shiny. She then counted the steps of her dance again, to make sure she hadn't forgotten anything.

Finally, the day of the performance arrived. Lily stepped onto the stage, and as she started to sing and dance, the audience was amazed. They clapped and cheered, and Lily felt so proud of herself.

From that day on, Lily continued to think, study, and perform. She always made sure to wear clean costumes, and she always counted her steps to make sure her performances were perfect. And she lived happily ever after, making people happy with her singing and dancing.

The end.

Reflections

1. What did Lily want to become when she grew up?
2. What did Lily do every day to reach her goal?
3. What happened before Lily's first performance?
4. How did the audience react to Lily's performance?
5. What did Lily always make sure to do before her performances?
6. What is the moral of the story?