Michael's Tractor Trouble
by
Thomas
A story about Vehicles
for your Kindergartener.
Today, Michael was excited to visit his Grandpa's farm. He loved the farm, with its big, old tractor and animals of all shapes and sizes. But what he loved the most were the puzzles that Grandpa always had ready for him.
When Michael arrived, Grandpa greeted him with a big hug. 'Ready for a ride on the tractor, Michael?' Grandpa asked. Michael's eyes lit up. 'Yes, Grandpa!' he exclaimed.
They climbed onto the tractor, and Grandpa let Michael steer. As they drove around the farm, Michael felt like the king of the world. But suddenly, the tractor stopped.
'Oh no, what happened?' Michael asked, worried. Grandpa smiled. 'Looks like we have a puzzle to solve, Michael. Let's figure out why the tractor stopped.'
They checked the tractor. 'The engine needs fuel to work, Michael. It's like when we need food to have energy,' Grandpa explained. But the fuel tank was full.
'Maybe it's the tires,' Michael suggested. They checked the tires, but they were fine. 'Good thinking, Michael. Checking the tires is important for a smooth ride,' Grandpa said.
Suddenly, they heard a clucking sound. It was Henrietta, the hen, sitting on the tractor's exhaust pipe! 'Henrietta, you silly hen, you're blocking the exhaust!' Grandpa laughed.
'The exhaust pipe needs to be clear for the engine to work. It's like when we need to breathe freely,' Grandpa explained. Michael gently moved Henrietta, and she clucked away.