Grace's New Dance
by
Thomas
A story about Adoption
for your 5th Grader.
Grace was a lively girl who lived in a bustling city. She loved to dance more than anything else. She danced in the morning, she danced in the afternoon, and she even danced in her dreams.
One day, Grace's parents sat her down. They had a big smile on their faces. 'Grace,' they said, 'we have some news. We are adopting a child from a far-off orphanage.'
Grace was surprised. She had always been an only child. She wondered what it would be like to have a sibling. Would they like to dance as much as she did?
As the days passed, Grace started to worry. She was used to being the center of her parents' attention. Would they still have time for her? And what about her dancing?
The day finally came when Grace's parents brought home her new sibling, a shy boy named Sam. Grace tried to teach him to dance, but Sam was too shy and kept tripping over his own feet.
Grace felt frustrated. She missed being the only child. She missed her parents' undivided attention. And she missed dancing alone.
But then, Grace remembered what her parents had told her about patience and understanding. She realized that Sam was new to this family and he needed time to adjust, just like she did.
Grace decided to give Sam some space. She continued to dance, but she also spent time with Sam, getting to know him better. She learned that Sam loved to draw and he was really good at it.