The Secret of the Snowstorm
by
Thomas
A story about Where does snow come from?
for your 4th Grader.
Something magical was happening in the quiet town of Frosty Hollow, where soft snow blanketed every rooftop and street. Zigzag Zander, a quirky Zombie who adored puzzles, noticed that the snow fell much faster than usual.
Blossom Sprout, a Plant monster who loved gardening, twirled through the snowflakes while carrying a tiny notebook for her curious observations. Together, they decided to figure out where all the magical snow kept coming from.
They found an old bucket outside a shuttered store, filled to the brim with icy snow. It sparkled under a flickering streetlight, almost as if it held a secret.
“The first clue must be water,” Zigzag Zander said, tapping his chin thoughtfully. He remembered that water could turn into vapor and float high into the sky before changing into clouds.
Blossom Sprout gently caught a snowflake on her fingertip, marveling at its delicate shape. “It seems like water can freeze up there,” she said with a grin.
They discovered a cracked glass thermometer by the town fountain. The numbers barely budged above freezing, proving how cold it was all day long.
Zigzag Zander felt the chill as he carefully peeked at the thick clouds overhead. “We should remember to stay warm,” he advised, snugging his scarf tighter.
Blossom Sprout patted her jacket pockets, making sure she carried extra hand warmers. “Gardening teaches me to protect my plants from cold,” she said, “and we need protection too!”