Once upon a time, there was a boss named Mr. Can who was known for his terrible handwriting. In fact, it was so bad that no one could read a single word he wrote. One day, an employee came to him and asked if he could lift a heavy box.

"Of course, I can lift that box," said Mr. Can, puffing out his chest. But when he tried to lift the box, he realized it was too heavy for him. He struggled and strained, but the box wouldn't budge.

Just then, another employee walked by and asked if he could help. Mr. Can was so embarrassed that he hesitated for a minute. But then, he mustered up the courage to ask for help.

The employee easily lifted the box, and Mr. Can was amazed. "How did you lift that box with such ease?" he asked.

"It's simple," replied the employee, "I just read the label on the box."

"The label?" asked Mr. Can, confused.

"Yes," said the employee, "it said, 'Please lift with care, contents are fragile.'"

Mr. Can couldn't believe it. He had been trying to lift a box filled with fragile items, and he couldn't even read the label! From that day on, Mr. Can made a promise to practice his handwriting so that he wouldn't miss important information like that again. And as for the employees, they all made a pact to always lift boxes with care, no matter how heavy they were.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was the main problem in the story?
2. How did the employee help the boss lift the heavy box?
3. Why did the boss have trouble lifting the box?
4. What did the boss learn from this experience?
5. How can you make sure to read important information before doing a task?
6. Why was it important for the boss to practice his handwriting?
7. What was the pact made by the employees at the end of the story?