Rain Song of the Wilderness
by
Thomas
A story about Where does rain come from?
for your 3rd Grader.
Calamity Kate woke up in her cozy cabin, eyes sparkling with excitement. She stepped outside and noticed the dusty ground, which made her horse, Star, stomp his hooves in search of water. She frowned, wondering why the skies were so quiet today.
Queen Neena arrived, wearing a bright cloak and brilliant smile. She had heard a rumor about a magical tune called the 'song of the rain.' “If we find this song,” Queen Neena said, “it might bring water to all these thirsty fields.”
They packed their supplies and placed a shiny silver horseshoe in Star’s saddlebag for good luck. Some say this horseshoe once guided travelers through hidden forest paths, leading them to secret springs.
Deep in the wilderness, Calamity Kate and Queen Neena heard leaves rustling in the wind. Queen Neena pointed to the thick trees. “Sounds like something’s waiting for us in there,” she whispered. Kate nodded, ready for adventure.
Soon, they met a talking fox who guided them to a shimmering river. “The clouds soak up water from here,” the fox said, “and later, they sprinkle it back to the earth as rain. But only when the clouds grow heavy.”
They pressed on through rocky trails, but thunder boomed in the distance. Calamity Kate felt her heart pound. She knew storms could be dangerous, yet they needed courage to find the rain’s melody. “We can handle this,” she said, her voice steady.
Branches parted to reveal an old wooden sign, carved with twisting letters that glowed faintly in the twilight. It hinted that a secret clearing lay just beyond the next ridge, where the fabled rain song might echo through tall pines.
Suddenly, a mighty bear lumbered onto the path, blocking their way. Queen Neena gasped, stepping back. But Calamity Kate calmly whispered, “Slow movements and gentle words can help us pass.” The bear listened to their soft voices and drifted away.