The Cosmic Tidy-Up
by
Thomas
A story about Cleaning
for your 2nd Grader.
Luna Lighthug stood on the rooftop of her mysterious castle, smiling at the endless night sky. She wore a sparkly cloak that shimmered under the bright moon. She could not wait to have a fun, moonlit picnic.
Far away, Zibloo the alien zoomed closer in a tiny spaceship. He loved watching the stars dance around him, so he quickly landed on the castle roof. Zibloo hopped out, eager to meet his friend.
Luna greeted Zibloo with a happy grin and pointed to a big picnic basket filled with tasty treats. “We will share yummy snacks,” she said. Zibloo laughed and wiggled his antenna in delight.
When they spread out the blanket, they noticed old space crumbs and broken bits of toys scattered all around. The mess felt annoying under their feet, making it hard to find a good spot. The clutter was getting in the way.
Zibloo tripped on a small pile of cracked star shells. He rubbed his knee and frowned. “Maybe we should tidy up,” he suggested, brushing crumbs off his shiny pants.
Luna agreed and grabbed a small broom, determined to clean every corner of the rooftop. “If we sweep up as soon as we see a mess,” she said, “we never trip again!” She twirled the broom like a dancing wand.
They started by picking up wrappers, cracked cups, and broken hopes of old picnic nights. Each item dropped into a bag sounded like a tiny victory. Soon, the floor felt smoother and welcoming again.
Zibloo worked hard, stacking everything neatly. He hummed a silly tune, glancing back at the shining stars for extra energy. “Scrub, pick, and toss,” he joked, waving a rag in the air.