The Song of the Lost Violin
by
Thomas
A story about Kindness
for your 1st Grader.
Once upon a time, in a town where each neighborhood sang a different tune, lived a young girl named Vivian. Vivian loved music more than anything else. She could hear a melody in everything, from the rustling of leaves to the pitter-patter of rain.
One sunny afternoon, Vivian found a forgotten violin lying in the park. It was dusty and had a broken string. 'Oh, you poor thing,' Vivian said, picking it up gently. 'Let's get you fixed.'
Vivian spent the whole day mending the violin. She replaced the broken string and polished the wood until it shone. 'Now, to find your owner,' she said, hugging the violin close.
Vivian's quest led her to the first neighborhood, where the people were always busy and never had time to talk. Seeing this, Vivian played a soothing tune on the violin. The people stopped and listened, their faces softening. 'Music really does bring people together,' Vivian thought.
In the next neighborhood, Vivian found a group of children who were arguing over a game. Vivian played a cheerful tune on the violin, and soon, the children were laughing and playing together again. 'Music can also bring joy,' Vivian realized.
Vivian continued her journey, helping each neighborhood she visited with the power of her music. But she still hadn't found the violin's owner. She felt a little disheartened, but she didn't give up.
In the last neighborhood, Vivian met an old man who looked sad. 'I used to play the violin,' he said, 'but I lost mine a long time ago.' Vivian's heart leaped. 'Could this be the owner?' she wondered.
'This looks like my old violin,' the old man said, tears welling up in his eyes. 'I thought I'd never see it again.' Vivian felt a rush of happiness. 'I'm glad I could return it to you,' she said, handing him the violin.