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The Little Lantern and the Wind

Story

One quiet evening, a little lantern glowed beside a garden path.

Its warm light helped rabbits find their way home and guided sleepy birds back to their nests.

The lantern was happy to help.

But as the night grew darker, a gentle wind began to blow.

Whoosh...

Whoosh...

The little lantern flickered nervously.

"Oh dear," it whispered. "What if the wind blows out my light?"

The wind heard this and slowed down.

"Why are you worried, little lantern?" asked the wind softly.

"I want to keep shining," said the lantern. "Everyone depends on me."

The wind smiled.

"You do not need to be the brightest light in the world," it said. "You only need to shine where you are."

The lantern thought about this.

The rabbits could still see the path.

The birds had already found their nests.

Everything was peaceful.

The little lantern relaxed.

Its light glowed warm and steady.

"Thank you, Wind," it said.

"You are welcome," whispered the wind. "Even small lights can make a big difference."

The lantern shone softly through the night.

And under the stars, the garden rested peacefully.

"Good night," whispered the lantern.

The wind carried its gentle words through the sleeping garden.

And everything was calm.

Worksheet

MCQs

  1. What does the little lantern do every evening? a) Sing songs b) Glow beside the garden path c) Fly in the sky d) Talk to birds
  2. What worried the lantern? a) Rain b) The wind blowing out its light c) A loud noise d) Getting lost
  3. Who comforts the lantern? a) A rabbit b) A bird c) The wind d) A star
  4. What does the wind tell the lantern? a) To shine brighter than the sun b) To shine only where it is c) To stop shining d) To hide
  5. How does the story end? a) The lantern blows out b) The garden rests peacefully c) The rabbits get lost d) The wind leaves angrily

True/False

  1. The little lantern helps rabbits and birds find their way. (___)
  2. The lantern wanted to be the brightest light in the world. (___)
  3. The wind tells the lantern that small lights don't matter. (___)
  4. The lantern's light glows warm and steady at the end. (___)
  5. The garden is calm and peaceful by the end of the story. (___)

Fill in the Blanks

  1. The little lantern glowed beside the garden _______.
  2. The lantern helped rabbits find their way _______.
  3. The lantern felt _______ when the wind began to blow.
  4. The wind said the lantern only needs to shine _______ it is.
  5. By the end, the garden rested _______.

Short Answer Questions

  1. Why was the little lantern worried about the wind?
  2. What lesson did the wind teach the lantern?
  3. How does this story show that small things can matter?

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