In a town not too far away,
A worker said with a groan one day,
"We need a project to make things new,
And build a place for me and you."

The shoppers came from far and wide,
But there wasn't much to see inside,
The worker said, "Let's make a shop,
A place for toys and treats to swap."

They worked and built with all their might,
And soon the shop was shining bright,
The shoppers came and left with glee,
And the worker said, "This is how it should be!"

Now the town is happy and gay,
A new project they'll start today,
With smiles on their faces and a cheer,
They'll make the town a place to hold dear.

Reflections

Here are some questions that kids can think about after reading "The Town's New Shop: A Project for All":

1. Why did the worker in the story say that they needed a new project?
2. What kind of shop did the worker and the community decide to build?
3. How did the shoppers feel about the new shop?
4. What did the community hope to achieve by building the new shop?
5. What kind of project do you think the community could start next to make their town even better?