Zander and Blinky's Puzzle Garden Adventure
by
Thomas
A story about Death
for your 1st Grader.
Zigzag Zander is a quirky zombie who loves puzzles. He steps into an overgrown garden filled with puzzle-shaped flowers. The flowers seem to buzz with magic, shimmering in every color.
Blinky Sparx, a sparkly android who loves puzzles too, follows closely. Her eyes shine bright like tiny stars. She can almost feel the garden’s magic.
One flower stands taller than the rest. Its petals fit together like a jigsaw, forming a heart shape. Soft lights glow between each puzzle piece petal.
Zigzag Zander spots a puzzle piece on the ground. He picks it up, feeling a gentle hum. “This belongs on that big flower,” he says quietly.
Blinky Sparx gives a little jump of excitement. She loves searching for missing puzzle pieces. “Let’s help the flower,” she says with a grin.
Zigzag Zander notices that the flower looks droopy. It seems sad, almost like it is fading away. He remembers a time when a plant in his yard wilted.
Blinky Sparx says in a soft voice, “When something we love goes away, we can still remember it. Memories can help us feel close, even when it’s gone.” She tries to fit the puzzle piece onto the flower.
A broken puzzle piece lies hidden behind a cluster of tangled roots. It is dusty and cracked but still glows with warm light. Little droplets of water cling to its edges.