ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Smile and Learn English Dorothy and Black – Educational story for kids
Black is the youngest of three brothers. Every morning, after breakfast, their mom takes them for a walk around the city. Before they leave, she always reminds them to stay close.
“Black, where are you? Stay by my side, or you might get lost,” says mom.
“Look, mom! There’s a new bookshop! Can we go in? I want to read that cat magazine!” Black asks excitedly.
“Not today, Black. We’re visiting Aunt Agatha, but we can come back another day,” mom replies.
But Black loves exploring and often gets distracted by the exciting things he sees in the city.
“Look at that beautiful bird! Where is it flying? Is it looking for food? I’m going to follow it!” Black says, running off.
Suddenly, it starts to rain, and Black can’t find his mom or brothers. The noise and rain make him feel lonely and scared.
“Mom! Brothers! Where are you?” Black cries out.
Just then, Black smells something delicious. It’s a cake from Dorothy’s window, a kind neighbor. Black is hungry and tries to reach it.
Dorothy sees him and thinks he’s adorable.
“Hey kitty, what’s your name? Come here! I’ll give you some cake and milk,” Dorothy says.
“Hello, ma’am. My name is Black, and I’m lost. I can’t find my mom or brothers,” Black explains.
“Oh, you must be scared. Come in! My name’s Dorothy, and I’d love some company,” Dorothy says warmly.
Dorothy gives Black lots of toys to play with, including her wool ball. They become good friends, but Black misses his family.
“Dorothy, is that your family in the photo? I miss my mom and brothers,” Black says sadly.
“Don’t worry, Black. I’ll help you find them. Family is very important,” Dorothy promises.
Dorothy searches the city for Black’s family. She puts up missing posters and asks her friends for help.
Finally, she finds them. They are sad and worried about Black.
“Black, where are you? Come to the garden! I have a surprise for you!” Dorothy calls out.
Black runs to the garden and sees his family. He can’t believe it—Dorothy found them! He gives them a big hug.
Black is happy to be back with his family, but he never forgets Dorothy’s kindness. He and his brothers visit her every day and go to the bookshop together. Black learns that family is the most important thing and decides to always follow his mom’s advice.
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Family Adventure Map: Create a simple map of your neighborhood or a nearby park. Use markers or stickers to represent different places like a bookshop, a friend’s house, or a playground. With a family member, plan a short walk using the map. As you walk, talk about the importance of staying together and what you would do if you got separated. This activity helps you understand the importance of staying close to your family, just like Black learned in the story.
Story Time Role Play: Gather some toys or stuffed animals and recreate the story of Black and Dorothy. Take turns with a friend or family member to play different characters like Black, Dorothy, and Black’s family. Use your imagination to add new adventures or challenges. This role play will help you understand the emotions and lessons Black experienced, such as the importance of kindness and friendship.
Observation Journal: Start a small journal where you can draw or write about things you notice when you go for walks with your family. Maybe you see a new bird, a colorful flower, or a friendly neighbor. Just like Black was curious about the city, you can explore and learn about your surroundings. Share your observations with your family and discuss why it’s important to stay aware of your environment.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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[Music] Black is the youngest of three brothers. Every day after breakfast, their mom takes them for a walk around the city. Right after leaving home, mom reminds her kids to stay close.
“Black, where are you? Always walk by my side because if you don’t, you could get lost.”
“Look, mom! They’ve opened a new bookshop! Can we go in? I want to read that cat magazine!”
“Come along, Black. Don’t get distracted. Today we’re visiting Aunt Agatha, but we’ll come back another day.”
However, Black pays little attention to his mom. He gets easily distracted because he prefers to discover the wonders hidden in the city streets.
“Look at that beautiful bird! Where is he flying? Is he looking for food? I’m going to follow him!”
Oops! It started to rain. Black can’t find his mom or his brothers among all those people. The noise and the rain make him feel lonely and scared.
“Mom! Brothers! Where are you?”
Black forgets how scared he is the moment he smells a flavorful cake. The smell comes from Dorothy’s window, a nice and caring neighbor. Black is very hungry and tries to jump to get a bite.
Dorothy realizes it’s him. She thinks Black is an adorable animal.
“Hey kitty, what’s your name? Come over here! I’ll give you a piece of the cake and a bowl of milk.”
“Hello, ma’am. My name is Black, and I’m lost. I can’t find my mom or my brothers.”
“Oh, you must be really scared. Come in! It would be great if you kept me some company. My name’s Dorothy.”
[Music] Dorothy brought lots of toys for Black. She’s so generous that she even lets him play with her wool ball. Days go by, and they become good friends. Black is happy, but when he sees a photo of Dorothy’s family, he remembers that something is missing—something truly important.
“Dorothy, is that your family? Where can my mom and brothers be right now? I love spending time with you, but I’d like to see them again. I miss them.”
“Black, I’ll help you find them. Family is the most important thing, and they must be really worried about you.”
[Music] Dorothy looked for Black’s family all around the city. She put up missing posters and asked her friends for help.
[Music] She finally found them. They too were really sad and worried for Black.
“Black, where are you? Come to the garden! I have a surprise for you!”
Black came out into the garden and saw his family. He couldn’t believe it—Dorothy had found them! Black ran to them and gave them a big hug.
Black went back to his family, but he never forgot the kind Dorothy, who gave him a place to stay and helped him when he needed it most. Black and his brothers visited her every day and went to the bookshop with her. Black learned that family is the most important thing and decided that he would always follow his mom’s advice.
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This version maintains the essence of the story while ensuring clarity and appropriateness.
