Once upon a time, there was a horse named Hope who lived in a little house at the edge of town. Hope loved to go on adventures, but she was also very hungry all the time!

One day, Hope decided she wanted to stay in a fancy hotel for a night. She packed her bags and set off on a journey.

After walking for a hundred miles, Hope finally arrived at the hotel. But, when she got to the front desk, she realized she had left her wallet at home!

Hope was so embarrassed and didn't know what to do. Just then, a kind hotel worker named How noticed her predicament and offered to let her stay for the night for free. Hope was over the moon and thanked How profusely.

The next day, Hope woke up feeling very hot. She realized she had gotten a fever and needed to go to the hospital. But, she didn't have any money for treatment!

Just then, How came to visit her at the hospital and offered to pay for her treatment. Hope was so grateful and realized that there are still good people in the world who are willing to help others in need.

After she recovered, Hope went back to her house, but she never forgot the kindness and generosity of How and the hotel workers. From then on, whenever Hope felt hungry, she would think of How and the hotel and feel grateful for the warm memories she had made there.

Reflections

1. Why did Hope go on a journey to the hotel?
2. How did Hope feel when she realized she had forgotten her wallet at the hotel?
3. Who helped Hope when she got sick and needed to go to the hospital?
4. What did Hope learn from her experience at the hotel and hospital?
5. How do you think Hope felt about the hotel workers and How after her stay?
6. Can you think of a time when someone showed kindness to you or someone you know?
7. Why do you think it's important to show kindness to others?