Building Reading Practice

Excerpt from The Book: "The Helpful Firefly"

Once upon a time, in a quiet meadow, there lived a little firefly named Finn Finn was a special firefly because he had a heart full of kindness. He loved to light up the night with his gentle glow.One warm summer evening, as Finn was dancing among the stars, he heard a soft voice calling for help It was Mia, a tiny mouse who had lost her way in the dark meadow. She was scared and couldn't find her cozy burrow.Finn immediately flew down and approached Mia, his glow casting a warm light around them. Mia's eyes widened with amazement when she saw his radiant light."Please, Mr. Firefly, can you help me find my way home?" she asked with a quivering voice. With a reassuring smile, Finn agreed.He gently hovered above Mia and guided her through the meadow, lighting up the path with his soft glow. Together, they followed the twinkling stars above, which served as their night time compass.Along the way, Finn and Mia shared stories and laughter, making the journey feel shorter. Finn told Mia about the constellations in the night sky, and Mia shared tales of her mouse adventures.After a while, they reached Mia's burrow, safely tucked beneath a mossy rock. Mia thanked Finn with a heartfelt hug. Finn's heart swelled with happiness, knowing he had helped a friend in need.Finn would visit Mia in her burrow, and they would explore the meadow together. Their friendship was a testament to the power of kindness, showing that even the smallest acts of help and companionship could light up someone's life.And so, in the quiet meadow, the gentle glow of Finn the firefly and the cheerful heart of Mia the mouse created a bond that shone brighter than any star in the night sky.