Queen Neena and the Great Treasure Hunt
by
Thomas
A story about Sharing
for your 2nd Grader.
In the magical kingdom of Tillywig, the flowers glowed like jewels under the bright sunshine. Inside the shimmering castle lived Queen Neena, who adored learning. She spent many hours among the tall bookshelves, searching for hidden secrets and old stories.
One day, Queen Neena discovered a rolled-up map behind a dusty book. She hurried to tell Brutus, her silly, purple warthog friend, about her find. The map showed a secret path in the enchanted woods that led to a shining treasure!
The map looked old, with faded ink and a little tear in the corner. It showed twisted paths, deep forests, and a dotted line leading to a big 'X.' Queen Neena whispered, “This must be the treasure of Tillywig from so long ago!” She felt a wonderful tingling in her heart.
Early the next morning, Queen Neena and Brutus set off down the winding road. The warm sun lit their path, and the gentle breeze carried the sweet scent of lilac flowers. With each step, they grew more excited for the adventure ahead.
Along the path, they met a friendly squirrel named Willow. Willow loved treasures, too, and hoped to see the map. Queen Neena paused, then spread the map on a flat rock so Willow could look. She felt a small worry about losing her secret, but she remembered how nice it was to share.
After Willow thanked them and dashed away, Queen Neena and Brutus walked under the tall trees. Suddenly, a gentle deer with soft, brown eyes appeared. She was searching for the same treasure and asked if she could join them. Queen Neena smiled and nodded, feeling happy to have more company.
As the group reached a rushing stream, they spotted a log across the water, acting like a bridge. Brutus laughed, “I’ll go first and show how it’s done!” Then he carefully put one foot in front of the other. Sharing space on the log took patience, and Queen Neena learned that waiting your turn helps keep everyone safe.
On the other side of the stream, they found a bright, brass compass lying on a mossy rock. The compass needle spun slowly, pointing the way toward the treasure. Queen Neena realized it would guide them straight and true, as long as they all took turns holding it.