Frostyline and the Politeness Quest
by

Thomas

A story about Respect
for your 3rd Grader.

In a small snowy village, Frostyline Fable stood by a frosty fence, watching the mountains reach for the sky. The winds carried whispers of cheerful greetings, and Frostyline felt a flutter of excitement in his icy heart.

While shaping a smooth, round wall for his snow fort, he overheard the villagers grumbling about each other’s rude behavior. Their sharp words echoed across the frosty air, making the quiet morning feel tense.

Frostyline Fable’s glowing eyes widened. He wanted everyone to feel peaceful, not upset. “I must help them see how kindness can warm even the coldest day!” he exclaimed, determined.

He hurried to his cozy spot behind the bakery and formed a plan. “A tea party might bring them together,” he said softly. “I’ll tell them that listening is just as important as speaking!”

Early the next morning, Frostyline Fable wrote invitations on snowy-white cards. He wrote in neat letters, explaining that this party was for sharing and using polite words.

As the day of the tea party arrived, villagers shuffled into a large clearing. They waved to Frostyline Fable and sipped warm cocoa from shiny cups, waiting for the fun to begin.

Suddenly, one villager argued about who should get the biggest muffin, while another insisted on holding the nicest teapot. The sweet gathering turned sour in an instant.

Frostyline Fable took a gentle breath and said, “Please calm down. When we rush to speak, we might forget each other’s feelings. Sometimes, it helps to pause before we speak.”