Cactus Cody and the Whirling Winds
by

Thomas

A story about Fear
for your 1st Grader.

Cactus Cody walked across the soft prairie grass. He felt a gentle breeze on his face and smiled at the colorful wildflowers all around.

Buzzywhirl, the giant insect, fluttered nearby. He carried small tools to tinker with anything he found interesting.

A straw hat rested on a rock near the picnic blanket. Its wide brim was dusty from past adventures.

Cactus Cody spread out the picnic blanket. He felt happy as the breeze blew softly against his cheeks.

Buzzywhirl hovered close to the blanket. He inspected the cups and plates, tapping them gently with his curious antennae.

An old basket held bread, fruit, and napkins. Its handle was smooth from many tasty picnics.

Cactus Cody felt a sudden gust of wind. The wind blew hard and made him worry. His heart thumped faster as the napkins flew away.

Buzzywhirl zipped around and caught a flapping napkin. He turned to Cody and said, “Sometimes wind can be wild. It’s okay to be nervous.”