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The Cornucopia Quest…
In the little village of Harvest Hollow, the annual Thanksgiving Festival was just a few days away. The centerpiece of the festival was always the grand cornucopia—a giant, woven basket filled with fruits, vegetables, and grains, symbolizing the abundance of the harvest season. But this year, something was wrong.
“The cornucopia is missing!” announced Mrs. Maple, the festival organizer, as the townspeople gathered in the square. Everyone gasped. Without the cornucopia, the festival wouldn’t feel complete.
Seven-year-old Lily and her best friend, Ben, overheard the commotion. They were determined to help. “We’ll find the cornucopia!” Lily declared.
Ben nodded. “Let’s start at the community barn. That’s where it was last year.”
The two friends grabbed their flashlights and set off on their quest. At the barn, they noticed something strange—a trail of scattered grains leading into the nearby woods. “Look, Ben!” Lily pointed. “Maybe the cornucopia was dragged this way.”
Following the trail, they ventured deeper into the woods, where the trees stood tall and the air was cool. They soon spotted a family of squirrels scurrying around, carrying small bits of grain.
“Excuse me, squirrels,” Lily said politely. “Have you seen a big basket filled with fruits and vegetables?”
One squirrel chattered excitedly and pointed its tiny paw deeper into the woods. “I think they know something!” Ben said.
The children thanked the squirrels and continued on. After a while, they reached a clearing where they found a mischievous raccoon tugging at the handle of the cornucopia, which was now half-buried under leaves.
“Hey, that’s the festival’s cornucopia!” Ben said.
The raccoon froze, clutching an apple in its little paws. Lily crouched down and spoke gently. “Don’t be scared, little guy. We need to bring the cornucopia back to the village. But maybe we can share some of the food with you and your friends?”
The raccoon seemed to understand. It dropped the apple and stepped back. Together, Lily and Ben carefully lifted the cornucopia and brushed off the leaves.
“Wow, this is heavier than I thought!” Lily said.
With teamwork and determination, they carried the cornucopia back to the village, stopping occasionally to rest. As they entered the town square, the villagers cheered. “They found it!” Mrs. Maple exclaimed.
Lily explained how they found the cornucopia and suggested setting aside some extra food for the woodland animals as a thank-you. The villagers agreed, and from then on, it became a new tradition to leave part of the feast in the woods as a way of sharing the season’s blessings with all creatures.
That Thanksgiving, the festival was more special than ever. Lily and Ben stood proudly by the cornucopia as everyone celebrated the spirit of kindness and gratitude.
The End.
Follow-Up Questions:
- What did Lily and Ben find in the barn that helped them start their search?
- How did the raccoon react when Lily and Ben found it with the cornucopia?
- What new tradition did the villagers start after Lily and Ben’s adventure?