Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Sarah. She lived in London and loved to smile. Every day, she would take the bus to school and always smile at everyone she saw at the bus stop.

One week, as Sarah was waiting for her bus, she suddenly noticed that everyone around her was speaking a language she couldn't understand. She was a bit scared and didn't know what to do.

But then, Sarah remembered that a smile is a universal language that everyone can understand. So, she smiled at the people around her and they smiled back. Suddenly, they all started speaking to her in a language she could understand!

Sarah was pleasantly surprised and soon found out that the people were tourists from a different country and didn't speak English very well. But, with her big smile and friendly demeanor, she was able to communicate with them and make new friends.

From that day on, Sarah never forgot the power of a smile and the fact that it can bring people together, no matter what language they speak. And every time she passed by that bus stop, she would smile and wave at her new friends.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Sarah initially scared at the bus stop?
2. How did Sarah communicate with the tourists?
3. Why was Sarah pleasantly surprised?
4. Why is a smile a powerful tool?
5. What did Sarah learn from this experience?
6. Do you think you would be able to communicate with someone if you didn't speak the same language? Why or why not?
7. Can a smile change someone's day? Why or why not?
8. How do you think you could use a smile to bring people together?