A World Up High
Clara wishes she could see a new world, then finds a giant stalk that reaches the clouds and climbs it with her friends cheering.
Ages 4 to 65 minute read10 illustrated pages
Clara loved to explore with her friends. She looked under rocks and behind trees. She always wanted to find something new. Blink rolled close to her. Its eyes glowed a soft green. "What do we look for today, Clara?" asked Blink.
Clara stood up and looked far across the meadow. "I wish we could see a new world," she said. "A world up high, maybe." Just then, Grok padded up quietly. His bushy tail swept the grass. He made a soft, happy sound.
Clara looked around with big blue eyes. "Where can we find a new world?" she asked. Blink turned its head, looking all around. Then, they saw it. A tall, tall plant stood in front of them. It reached up to the clouds!
It was the Giant Stalk! Its leaves were bright green. Tiny purple berries glowed on its sides. "Wow!" Clara whispered. "It goes so high!" "We cannot see over it," Blink said. Grok nodded his big head slowly.
"But maybe a new world is up there!" Clara decided. "I want to climb the Giant Stalk!" Grok made a soft rumble. He seemed to say, "Be brave, little one."
Clara started to climb. She used the big leaves as steps. Blink rolled around her feet. "I will find good places for your hands!" Blink called. Grok watched from below. He wagged his bushy tail. He cheered Clara on.
Clara climbed higher and higher. Her arms felt a little tired. She saw the little glowing berries close up. "Almost there, Clara!" Blink beeped. Grok let out a soft huff. He knew she could do it.
Finally, Clara reached the top! She stood on a very big, flat leaf. Blink rolled up beside her. "You did it!" Blink cheered. Clara looked all around her. What a surprise! It was a whole new world!
She saw tall, twisty mountains far away. A sparkling river wound through green fields. Tiny, happy animals played in the distance. Clara smiled. "It is so beautiful!" she said. Blink glowed with happiness. This view was a true adventure!
Clara felt proud that she climbed so high. She saw a new world because she was brave. It was even better than she dreamed. Soon, they climbed back down to Grok. He wagged his tail fast. Clara knew there were many more new worlds to discover, just by looking in a new way.
The end.
Talk about it after reading
- How did Blink and Grok help Clara climb?
- What did Clara see at the top?
- What would your new world up high look like?
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