Once upon a time, there was a magical garden filled with spices. In this garden, there lived Arrowroot, Basil, Bay, Cayenne, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Coriander, and Cumin. They all lived happily together and loved to play and explore the garden.

One day, Arrowroot discovered that she had the power to make anything she touched taste sweeter. Basil, Bay, Cayenne, Cilantro, Cinnamon, Coriander, and Cumin were all very excited about this and wanted to try it for themselves.

So, they decided to go on an adventure to find a recipe that they could all use their powers in. After searching high and low, they found a recipe for a delicious spice cake.

Arrowroot made the cake sweet, Basil added a touch of freshness, Bay added a hint of bay flavor, Cayenne added a little spice, Cilantro added a bit of zing, Cinnamon added warmth, Coriander added a touch of citrus, and Cumin added a smoky flavor.

The cake was a huge success, and everyone in the garden loved it. From then on, the spices worked together to create all sorts of delicious treats. They all lived happily ever after, using their powers for good and spreading joy throughout the garden.

The end.

Reflections

1. Who are the main characters in the story?
2. What is special about Arrowroot's power?
3. What recipe did the spices find on their adventure?
4. How did each spice contribute to the recipe?
5. How did everyone feel about the spice cake?
6. What do you think the spices will create next?
7. What lesson did you learn from the story?