Once upon a time, some friends were building something special. They wanted it to be just right. They said, “It is not perfect!” and then, “It is perfect!”
They thought it needed flags, so they added some. “Now it is perfect!” they cheered. But then, they decided the towers could be taller. So, they made them taller. “Now it is perfect!” they said again.
But wait! One friend noticed the wall was too small. “It should be wider,” they said. So, they made it wider and added more towers, arches, windows, stairs, a gatehouse, and a drawbridge. “Perfect!” they exclaimed.
After all that hard work, the weather changed. But they still felt happy because they had fun building together.
Do you like stories? Books are full of exciting adventures and fun! You can read them anywhere—in the car, on a plane, or even on a train. Ask your grown-ups to help you find some books to read. You’ll be glad you did!
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Build Your Own Perfect Creation: Gather some building blocks or any safe materials you have at home, like cardboard boxes or plastic cups. Work together with a friend or family member to build something special. As you build, think about what makes it “perfect” for you. Is it the tallest tower, the widest wall, or the most colorful design? Once you’re done, share your creation with others and explain why it’s perfect for you.
Weather Watchers: Just like in the story, the weather can change quickly. Go outside and observe the weather. Is it sunny, rainy, or windy? How does the weather make you feel? Draw a picture of your perfect day and include the weather you like best. Share your drawing with your class and talk about how the weather can change your plans or make them more fun!
Perfect Story Time: Choose a book you love and read it with a grown-up. After reading, think about what makes the story perfect for you. Is it the characters, the adventure, or the pictures? Draw a scene from the book that you think is perfect and share it with your friends. Ask them what their perfect story is and why.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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[Music] It is not perfect. [Music] It is perfect. Hmm, what? Hmm. [Music] It is not perfect. No. [Music] Almost. It needs flags. We can use these. Hey, haha! [Music] Now it is perfect. [Music] Yes, but the towers could be taller. [Music] Now it is perfect! Yay! Hmm, what? [Music] [Applause] It is not perfect; that wall is too small. It is [Music] it should be wider. [Music] [Music] Perfect! Huh, well, except it needs more towers. But edit these arches and the windows and stairs and the gatehouse and the drawbridge. [Music] No. [Music] Please. [Music] Hmm. [Music] [Music] It is perfect! Well, all that work. The weather said too bad. [Music] Perfect! Hmm, truly. If you don’t have books, then what are you waiting for? Look, this kid’s safe; he has storybooks that are brought to life. And third, it’s fun! I like to read books about fantasy and love. I tell other kids to get books because they’re full of stories and laughter. I’ll read it on the go—in the car, on a plane, even on the train. I’ve never been on a train. Don’t wait around; ask your grown-ups to download books now. You’ll be glad you did! Thanks for watching! For more stories, try the books app for free today. [Music]
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This version removes any unnecessary filler sounds and maintains the essence of the conversation.