As she entered the forest, Emma saw a beautiful
butterfly. "Look at this", she said to herself, "I've never seen
such vibrant colors before!" She followed the butterfly deeper into the
woods.
After a while, Emma stumbled upon an old, abandoned
cottage. "What is that?" she wondered aloud. The cottage looked like
it had been there for centuries, with ivy creeping up the walls and moss
covering the roof. She felt an odd sensation, like this place held many
secrets.
Curious, Emma pushed open the creaky door. Inside, she
found a dusty old book on a wooden table. "I wonder who lived in this
cottage", she thought as she carefully picked up the book. The book was
filled with stories and drawings of magical creatures and faraway lands. "These stories are amazing!" Emma exclaimed.
Suddenly, Emma heard a noise coming from outside. She
peeked through the window and saw a group of deer grazing near the cottage. "I've never seen those deer before", she whispered. They seemed
almost magical, like the ones in the stories.
Emma spent the rest of the afternoon reading the book
and watching the deer. As the sun began to set, she realized it was time to
head back home. She closed the book and put it back on the table. "I hope
whoever finds this book next will enjoy it as much as I did", she said
with a smile.
On her way back, Emma couldn't stop thinking about the
mysterious cottage and the wonderful stories she had read. She knew this
adventure was just the beginning of many more to come.
Now, read and share your answers to the following questions:
1. What do
you think happened to the person who lived in the old cottage before Emma found
it?
2. Can you describe the magical creatures or lands mentioned in the old book Emma discovered?
3. How do you imagine Emma's next adventure in the forest might unfold?
4. What other secrets or hidden objects do you think might be inside the mysterious cottage?
5. Why do you think the deer near the cottage seemed almost magical, and what might they symbolize in the story?