Once upon a time, in a land far away,
There lived a baker who loved to bake all day.
She'd mix up ingredients, both old and new,
Creating tasty treats, for me and you.

One day she decided to try something new,
She added some pumpernickel, to her bread dough goo.
She kneaded and waited patiently,
For her bread to rise, and become impressive and hearty.

But then something strange happened, oh my!
The smell of the bread turned rancid and dry.
The baker was worried, what went wrong?
But she didn't give up, she stayed strong.

She thought of a solution, she wouldn't fail,
She added some honey and a pinch of salt to prevail.
The bread turned out so tasty and sweet,
It was the best bread, she'd ever eat.

So kids, remember this lesson so true,
Even when things don't go as planned, don't feel blue.
With some patience and a little extra ingredient,
You can turn a failure into something magnificent!

Reflections

1. What kind of baker was the main character, and what did she like to do?
2. What happened when the baker added pumpernickel to her bread dough, and how did she feel about it?
3. How did the baker solve the problem of the rancid-smelling bread, and what did she add to make it tasty?
4. What was impressive about the final pumpernickel bread, and why did people enjoy it so much?
5. What did the baker's experience teach us about patience and ingenuity, and how can we apply these qualities in our own lives?