Once upon a time, in a land far away,
There lived a young artist, who loved to play.
With talent and skill, she could draw and paint,
And make all kinds of creatures, both small and quaint.

Sometimes she'd draw a clown with a big red nose,
Or a pirate with a patch over one of his eyes, so he can't see his foes.
Other times she'd sketch a gardener in the sun,
Or a dancer who could leap and twirl and have fun.

But what she loved most of all, was to imagine and dream,
Of being an astronaut, flying high like a beam.
Up into the sky, she would soar so far,
And gaze at the stars, like a twinkling jar.

Or sometimes she'd be a cowboy, out on the range,
Herding cattle and riding horses, and feeling no strange.
She'd wear a hat, boots and a rope on her waist,
And with her trusty companion, a loyal dog, she'd taste.

But no matter what she drew or imagined,
The most important thing was to be herself, and never dampen.
For every person has their own unique spark,
And when you let it shine, you can make magic like a lark.

So remember, my young friends, to be true to who you are,
And to always let your light shine, like a sparkling star.
Whether you're an artist, a clown, or a gardener too,
You can be anything you want, and make your dreams come true.

Reflections

1. What was your favorite part of the story and why?
2. What talents do you have that you would like to explore more?
3. How do you think the artist in the story felt when she was imagining and creating her artwork?
4. What did the story teach you about being yourself and expressing your individuality?
5. Which of the characters from the story would you like to be and why?
6. How can you encourage others to express their own talents and uniqueness?
7. What do you think the artist might create next?
8. How can you use your imagination to create something new and exciting?