Once upon a time, there was a group of children led by a curious boy named Billy. Billy was always up for an adventure, and one day he stumbled upon a big problem that mattered to him and his friends. They were all feeling incredibly thirsty!

So, they decided to go and ask Billy's mum for a solution. But she was busy with chores and told them to figure it out on their own. Undeterred, the group of children set out on a mission to quench their thirst.

As they walked through the town, they came across a big ice cream truck. The sign on the truck read "Open" and the children's eyes lit up with excitement. They ran over to the truck and peered inside, only to find that the ice cream man was all sold out!

Feeling disappointed and tired, the children decided to sit down on the curb and rest. Just as they were about to give up, Billy had an idea. He remembered that his mum always kept a small cooler filled with drinks in the back of her car.

The children quickly jumped up and ran to Billy's mum's car. They found the cooler just where Billy said it would be and eagerly opened it up. To their surprise, the cooler was filled with ice-cold drinks! They all cheered and quenched their thirst.

Feeling refreshed, the group of children thanked Billy for his quick thinking. They all agreed that sometimes, the solution to a big problem can be found in the smallest of places. And with that, they continued on their next adventure, ready for whatever came their way.

The end.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to encourage kids to think about the story:

1. What was the big problem that Billy and his friends faced in the story?
2. Who came up with the solution to quench their thirst?
3. What did they find in the small cooler that solved their problem?
4. What did the children learn about solving big problems?
5. What was the lesson learned from the story?
6. If you were in Billy's place, what would you have done to solve the problem?
7. How did the children feel after they solved the problem?
8. Why was Billy's mum busy with chores?
9. What was the significance of the ice cream truck in the story?
10. Why did the children sit down on the curb?