The Brave Little Squirrel
nce upon a time, in a big green forest, there
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lived a little squirrel named Nutty. Nutty was
smaller than the other squirrels, but he was
the fastest. He could leap from tree to tree like
the wind.
ne day, while Nutty was playing near the
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river, he heard a loud cry. It was a baby bird
that had fallen out of its nest. The nest was
high up in the tallest tree in the forest. All the
animals gathered around, worried and unsure
of what to do.
“ I can climb up and put the baby bird back!”
Nutty said bravely. The older squirrels shook
their heads. “It’s too high and too dangerous!”
they warned. But Nutty didn’t listen. He knew
he was the fastest and the best climber.
ith a deep breath, Nutty began his climb.
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The wind blew hard, and the tree swayed, but
utty held on tight. He jumped from branch to
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branch until he finally reached the nest.
Carefully, he placed the baby bird back in its
warm, safe home.
ll the animals cheered. The mother bird
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chirped happily and thanked Nutty. From that
day on, Nutty was known as the bravest
squirrel in the forest.
Questions:
1. Why did Nutty decide to climb the tall tree?
A) To find food.
B) To play with other squirrels.
C) To help the baby bird.
D) To practice climbing.
. Why did the older squirrels warn Nutty not to
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climb the tree?
A) They didn’t want him to play.
B) They thought it was too dangerous.
C) They wanted to climb the tree themselves.
D) They didn’t hear the baby bird.
3. How did Nutty feel after saving the baby bird?
A) Sad
B) Proud
C) Angry
D) Hungry
4. What lesson did the animals learn from Nutty?
A) Climbing trees is fun.
B) Small size does not mean weakness.
C) It is better to stay on the ground.
D) Always listen to older squirrels.
. Short Answer:
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Why do you think the animals cheered for Nutty?
The animals cheered for Nutty because he was brave
and saved the baby bird, showing that even the
smallest animals can be heroes.
The Magical Paintbrush
ong ago, in a small village, there was a
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boy named Chen. Chen loved to draw. He
didn’t have any pencils or paper, so he
used sticks to draw in the sand. His dream
was to have a paintbrush of his own.
ne night, after drawing a beautiful
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dragon in the sand, Chen fell asleep by
the river. He dreamed of an old man who
handed him a golden paintbrush. “This is
a magical paintbrush,” the man said.
“Whatever you paint will come to life.”
hen Chen woke up, he found the golden
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paintbrush lying beside him! To test its
magic, he painted a butterfly on a rock.
The butterfly fluttered its wings and flew
away! Chen was amazed.
e painted a bowl of rice for a poor,
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hungry man, and the man’s eyes filled
with tears of gratitude. News of the
magical paintbrush spread quickly. A
greedy rich man heard about it and
demanded Chen to paint him gold and
jewels. But Chen refused, saying, “This
paintbrush is for helping people, not for
greed.”
ngry, the rich man tried to grab the
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paintbrush, but Chen painted a big wave
that swept the man away, never to be
seen again. From then on, Chen used his
magical paintbrush to help the villagers,
painting food for the hungry and toys for
children.
hen learned that true magic was not in
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the paintbrush but in his kind heart.
1. What did Chen love to do the most?
A) Swim in the river.
B) Draw pictures.
C) Play with toys.
D) Collect gold and jewels.
. What was special about the
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paintbrush Chen received?
A) It was very expensive.
B) It could bring paintings to life.
C) It was made of silver.
D) It could paint very fast.
. Why did Chen refuse to paint gold
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and jewels for the rich man?
A) He was too tired to paint.
) The paintbrush was only for helping
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people.
C) He did not know how to paint gold.
D) The rich man was his enemy.
. What did Chen paint to stop the rich
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man?
A) A dragon.
B) A big wave.
C) A butterfly.
D) A golden cage.
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How did Chen use his paintbrush to
help the villagers?
Chen used his paintbrush to help the villagers by painting food for the
hungry and toys for the children, showing his kind and generous heart.
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Answers:
Story 1: The Brave Little Squirrel
1. C) To help the baby bird.
2. B) They thought it was too dangerous.
3. B) Proud
4. B) Small size does not mean weakness.
. (Short Answer) The animals cheered for Nutty because he was brave and saved the baby
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bird, showing that even the smallest animals can be heroes.
Story 2: The Magical Paintbrush
1. B) Draw pictures.
2. B) It could bring paintings to life.
3. B) The paintbrush was only for helping people.
4. B) A big wave.
. (Short Answer) Chen used his paintbrush to help the villagers by painting food for the
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hungry and toys for the children, showing his kind and generous heart.
Lila and the Lost Puppy
ne sunny morning, Lila was playing in
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her backyard when she heard a soft
whimper. She followed the sound and
found a small, fluffy puppy hiding behind a
bush. The puppy was shaking and looked
hungry. Lila carefully picked it up and
brought it inside her house.
“ Where did you come from?” she
wondered. The puppy licked her face and
wagged its tail. Lila knew she had to find
the puppy’s owner. She gave the puppy
some milk and named him Max for the
time being.
ila and her mom made posters that said,
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“Found Puppy!” with a picture of Max on
them. They walked around the
neighborhood, putting up the posters on
trees and at the grocery store.
fter three days, no one had called. Lila
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began to wish Max could stay with her
forever. She taught him how to sit and
even gave him a little bed next to hers.
hen, one evening, the phone rang. It was
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a woman named Mrs. Harper. She was
crying with joy. “You found my puppy,
Sparky!” she said. “He ran away when he
got scared by a loud noise.”
he next morning, Mrs. Harper came to
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Lila’s house. Max’s tail wagged wildly
when he saw her. Lila knew Max belonged
with his real owner, but she couldn’t help
feeling sad.
rs. Harper hugged Lila and said, “Thank
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you for taking care of Sparky. You’re a
kind and responsible girl.” To Lila’s
surprise, Mrs. Harper said, “You can visit
him anytime.”
ila waved goodbye as Max—no,
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Sparky—left with his owner. Even though
she missed him, she was happy she
helped him find his way back home.
1. Why did Lila name the puppy Max?
A) It was written on his collar.
B) She hoped he would stay with her.
C) Her mom suggested the name.
D) It was her favorite name.
. What did Lila do to find the puppy’s
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owner?
A) Took the puppy to the park.
) Made posters and put them around the
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neighborhood.
C) Gave the puppy to her neighbor.
D) Took the puppy to the pet store.
. Why was Mrs. Harper crying on the
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phone?
A) She was allergic to puppies.
B) She was happy to find her lost puppy.
C) She was upset with Lila.
D) She wanted to buy the puppy from Lila.
. How did Lila feel when Max went
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back with Mrs. Harper?
A) Happy but also a little sad.
B) Angry and upset.
C) Scared and nervous.
D) Excited and joyful.
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Why do you think Lila was sad and
happy at the same time when Max left?
The Secret Garden Adventure
ia and her brother Sam loved to play in
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their grandmother’s big garden. It was full
of colorful flowers and tall, leafy trees. But
the most exciting part was the old, rusty
gate at the back of the garden. Grandma
told them never to open it because it was
broken and dangerous.
ne day, while playing hide and seek,
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Sam accidentally leaned on the gate. It
creaked and opened slowly. “Wow! Look
at this!” Sam shouted. Beyond the gate
was a hidden garden covered in vines and
tall grass.
ia’s eyes sparkled with curiosity. “Let’s
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explore!” she said. They held hands and
walked through the gate. Inside, they
found a magical place. There were flowers
they had never seen before, glowing
utterflies, and a sparkling pond with fish
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that changed colors!
hey spent hours playing and exploring
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the secret garden. They picked shiny
pebbles by the pond and danced with the
glowing butterflies. It was like a dream!
ut as the sun began to set, the garden
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grew dark. The butterflies stopped
glowing, and the colorful fish disappeared.
“We should go home before Grandma
worries,” Mia said.
hey ran back to the gate, but it was
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stuck! They pushed and pulled, but it
wouldn’t open. “Oh no!” Sam cried.
Suddenly, they heard a soft whisper, “Say
‘Thank you’ for the adventure.”
ia and Sam looked at each other and
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said, “Thank you for the adventure!” The
ate creaked and opened. They ran back
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to their grandmother’s garden, laughing
with relief.
hat night, as they lay in bed, Mia
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whispered, “Let’s visit the secret garden
again someday.” Sam nodded. It was their
magical secret.
. Why did Grandma tell Mia and Sam
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not to open the gate?
A) It was broken and dangerous.
B) It was too small for them.
C) It led to a busy street.
D) It was locked with a key.
. What did Mia and Sam find in the
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secret garden?
A) A talking tree.
B) Flowers they had never seen before.
C) A treasure chest.
D) A playground with swings.
. Why did the gate get stuck when
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they tried to leave?
A) It was old and rusty.
) They needed to say “Thank you” for the
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adventure.
C) The wind was too strong.
D) Someone locked it from the outside.
. What did Mia and Sam learn from
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their adventure?
A) To always listen to their grandmother.
B) To be polite and thankful.
C) To never go outside.
D) To play only in their backyard.
. Short Answer:
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Do you think Mia and Sam will go back
to the secret garden? Why or why not?
Answers:
Story 1: Lila and the Lost Puppy
1. B) She hoped he would stay with her.
2. B) Made posters and put them around the neighborhood.
3. B) She was happy to find her lost puppy.
4. A) Happy but also a little sad.
. (Short Answer) Lila was sad because she had grown fond of Max and didn’t want to say
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goodbye. She was happy because she did the right thing by returning him to his owner.
Story 2: The Secret Garden Adventure
1. A) It was broken and dangerous.
2. B) Flowers they had never seen before.
3. B) They needed to say “Thank you” for the adventure.
4. B) To be polite and thankful.
. (Short Answer) Answers will vary. Example: Yes, because they loved the magical place
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and wanted to explore more. Or No, because they learned to listen to Grandma’s warnings.
