Willow Charms and the Lost Firefly Lantern
by

Thomas

A story about How to Say Sorry
for your Kindergartener.

Willow Charms was a clever witch who loved the nighttime. She wore a big, pointy hat and danced through the moonlit field with a giggle.

She hummed a little tune while fireflies twinkled like stars around the tall grass.

“I love watching these fireflies,” Willow said to her friends, waving her wand like a toy. “Let’s catch some in my lantern so we can see them dance up close!”

Willow tiptoed after the glowing bugs, giggling as she gently scooped them in. Her friends clapped each time she caught a firefly.

Suddenly, Willow tripped on a hidden tree root, and the lantern flew from her hands! She landed with a thump, and the fireflies darted away.

Willow felt tears in her eyes. “I’m so sorry, firefly friends,” she whispered. “I didn’t mean to scare you.”

Fragments of colorful glass shimmered in the grass, reminding everyone of how beautiful lantern lights can be.

“It’s important to say sorry when we mess up,” said Willow, standing slowly. “But I can do more! Will you help me make new lanterns?” Her friends nodded with big smiles.