Once upon a time, in a land far away,
There was a market, bustling every day.
Merchants from all around came to trade,
Filling the air with the noise they made.

In the midst of the market, there stood a beanstalk,
Taller than any tree, a wonder to behold and gawk.
At the top, they said, was a world of magic and might,
And anyone who climbed it would reach a great height.

One day, a young lad, with an ax in his hand,
Set out to climb the beanstalk, to explore this new land.
He scrambled and climbed, with all his might and will,
Until he reached the top, where the air was still.

The land was enchanted, and the lad was amazed,
He saw fairies and dragons, and all sorts of wonders to gaze.
But suddenly, the beanstalk started to topple and sway,
And the lad knew he had to hurry, and make his way.

He ran through the land, dodging dragons and trolls,
With the beanstalk falling behind, the lad's heart full of goals.
He made it back to the market, with his heart full of heal,
And told everyone of his adventure, which seemed so surreal.

And so, dear children, the moral of the tale,
Is to always be brave, and never let your spirit fail.
For if you climb high, with all your heart and soul,
You might just find magic, and reach your ultimate goal.

Reflections

1. What did the young lad use to climb the beanstalk, and how did he reach the top?
2. What kind of enchanted creatures did the lad meet when he reached the top of the beanstalk?
3. How did the lad feel when he realized that the beanstalk was starting to topple and sway?
4. Why do you think the lad wanted to climb the beanstalk in the first place?
5. What lesson can we learn from the lad's adventure, and how can we apply it to our own lives?