In a cozy village surrounded by rolling hills and meadows, lived a curious 8-year-old boy named Oliver. Oliver loved exploring the woods near his home, always searching for hidden treasures and magical surprises. One day, while wandering through the forest, he stumbled upon a hidden grove filled with sparkling flowers and twinkling lights.
In the center of the grove, Oliver discovered a beautiful, glowing ball resting on a bed of soft moss. The ball shimmered with colors of blue and gold, and a gentle hum of magic seemed to radiate from it. Intrigued, Oliver reached out and touched the ball.
Suddenly, a soft, melodious voice filled the air. “Greetings, young explorer. I am the Enchanted Ball of Wishes. I grant one wish to those who find me. What is your heart’s deepest desire?”
Oliver was amazed and thought hard about what to wish for. He could wish for anything—a magical adventure, a new toy, or even a grand feast. But he remembered how his village had recently been struggling with a shortage of food and how his friends and family had been working hard to make ends meet.
With a determined heart, Oliver made his wish. “I wish for enough food and resources so that no one in my village has to go hungry.”
The Enchanted Ball glowed brightly, and a warm, golden light spread across the grove. The next morning, the village awoke to find their fields full of ripe fruits and vegetables, and their storerooms stocked with everything they needed. The villagers were overjoyed and could hardly believe their eyes.
Oliver’s wish had come true, and he felt a deep sense of happiness knowing he had helped his community. He returned to the grove to thank the Enchanted Ball, but it had vanished, leaving behind a single glowing flower as a token of its magic.
The village celebrated with a grand feast, and Oliver was praised for his selfless wish. He learned that the greatest magic comes from caring for others and using one’s gifts to make the world a better place.
From that day on, Oliver continued to explore and help his village, always remembering the lesson of the Enchanted Ball of Wishes.
The end.
Questions:
What made Oliver decide to wish for food and resources for his village instead of something for himself?
How do you think the villagers felt when they saw that their fields and storerooms were suddenly full?
What do you think Oliver learned from his experience with the Enchanted Ball of Wishes?