Hello, friends! How are you today? I hope you’re feeling happy and ready for a fun story. Today, we’re going to read a book called “Wish” by Chris Saunders. Let’s jump right in!
Once a year, magical wishes fly through the sky, sparkling with hope. They twirl and dance, and if you’re lucky, one might land right on you! Rabbit was amazed when wishes started landing all around him. One even landed on his nose, and two more at his feet. Wow, Rabbit had three wishes!
Rabbit had never caught a wish before and didn’t know what to wish for. So, he hopped along to ask his friends for advice. First, he asked Mouse, “What would you wish for?” Mouse said, “I wish I could fly and see the whole world!” Rabbit thought, “Is this wish for me?”
Next, Rabbit asked Fox, “What would you wish for?” Fox replied, “I wish I could write amazing stories that everyone loves.” Rabbit imagined Fox’s stories and wondered, “Is this wish for me?”
Then, Rabbit asked Bear, “What would you wish for?” Bear said, “I wish I had a boat to sail the big, wide sea.” Rabbit thought about the sea and asked himself, “Is this wish for me?”
Rabbit still didn’t know what to wish for, so he thought hard. He wished for everyone to feel happy and inspired, and for the world to be full of fun adventures. Rabbit decided to use his wishes to help his friends.
He granted Mouse, Fox, and Bear their wishes. His friends were so thankful and said, “You made us feel special and happy. If you ever feel lost, just look up, and we’ll be there for you.”
Bear had a surprise for Rabbit. He asked Rabbit to close his eyes. When Rabbit opened them, he saw that they could all go on an adventure together! Rabbit was so happy to have such wonderful friends.
And that was the story of “Wish.” What would you wish for?
Now, let’s read “Old Friends” by Margaret Aiken and Lenny Nguyen. It’s a sweet story about a girl named Marjorie.
Marjorie loved planting gardens, knitting, and watching baking shows. She wished she had a friend who loved these things too, just like her Granny did.
One day, Marjorie saw a sign for a club. She wanted to join, but it was for seniors only. Marjorie didn’t give up! She dressed up like a granny and sneaked into the club.
Inside, she met Arthur and other friendly people. They shared knitting tips, gardening secrets, and yummy recipes. Marjorie was having so much fun!
When it was time to dance, Marjorie felt shy. But Arthur stopped her from leaving and said, “We may look old, but inside, we’re kids just like you!” Everyone wanted Marjorie to stay and share her ideas.
Marjorie was so happy to have new friends who loved the same things she did. And she became the youngest member of the group!
And that was “Old Friends.” Isn’t it a lovely story? Thank you for joining us today. We hope you enjoyed the stories. See you next time for more fun adventures. Bye-bye!
Wish Jar Activity: Create a “Wish Jar” with the children. Provide each child with a small jar and colorful paper. Ask them to think about a wish they would like to make for themselves or someone else, just like Rabbit did. Have them write or draw their wish on the paper and place it in the jar. Encourage them to share their wishes with the class if they feel comfortable. Discuss how wishes can be about helping others, like Rabbit’s wishes for his friends.
Friendship Circle: Gather the children in a circle and talk about what makes a good friend, inspired by Marjorie’s story. Ask each child to share one thing they enjoy doing with their friends or one way they can be a good friend. Encourage them to think about how they can include others in their activities, just like Marjorie found new friends who shared her interests.
Imagination Adventure: Have the children close their eyes and imagine they have three magical wishes like Rabbit. Ask them to think about what they would wish for and why. After a few minutes, let them open their eyes and draw a picture of one of their wishes. Display the drawings in the classroom and discuss how wishes can lead to fun adventures and new friendships.
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Welcome back to the Story Time family! How are you today? I hope you’re doing well and feeling happy. Today, we have a book called “Wish” by Chris Saunders. Let’s get started!
Once every year, wishes take flight, filled with hope and twinkling light. They dance in the air with a swirl, and to catch a wish, you have to be lucky to be chosen. Rabbit was amazed as wishes landed around him. Suddenly, one landed on his nose, and two more fell at his feet. Now he had three—oh, what a treat!
Rabbit had never caught a wish before and could not decide what to wish for. So off Rabbit went with a hop and a swish to ask his friends what to do with a wish. He asked Mouse, “What would you wish for?” His friend climbed up from the woodland floor and said, “The world is big, and I feel so small. I wish I could fly and see it all.” Rabbit looked at the sky and thought to himself, “Is this wish for me?”
Next, Rabbit went to ask Fox, “What would you wish for?” Fox replied, “I wish I could write stories that everyone would admire—books of knowledge and hope to inspire.” Rabbit imagined Fox’s stories and thought, “Is this wish for me?”
Then, Rabbit asked Bear, “What would you wish for?” Bear, watching the waves roll up the seashore, said, “I have traveled over the mountains and climbed every rock and tree, but I wish I had a boat to explore the open sea.” Rabbit wondered about the rowing and how strong Bear must be, thinking, “Is this wish for me?”
Still unsure of what to wish for, Rabbit finally asked himself, “What should I wish for?” He wished for the small to feel uplifted and tall, for inspiration to wash over us all, and for a world filled with spirit and adventure that we can enjoy together.
So Rabbit granted his friends’ wishes—one, two, and three. Then he suddenly realized there were none left for him. His friends thanked him for being so kind and said, “By noticing me, you helped me feel tall. Treating me as your equal, even though I am small. So if you find yourself lost, forgotten, or alone, just look to the sky, and I will guide you home.”
Thanks to you, I am busy writing amazing stories that are wonderfully exciting. I have been inspired by your selfless deed. Please choose a story you wish for me to read. I finally have a boat with which I can explore over the horizon beyond the sandy shore. But before I go, there is something you should see. If you have a moment, please come with me.
Bear asked Rabbit to close his eyes for a special surprise. It is never too late to go on an adventure. Thanks to you, little Rabbit, we can all go together.
And that was “Wish.” What’s your wish? If you enjoyed this book and would like to own a copy, the links to purchase it are in our description below. Thank you so much for joining us today! Give us a like and subscribe if you haven’t. We have many stories in store for you. Until then, take care, and we’ll see you back here soon. Bye-bye!
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Next, we have “Old Friends” by Margaret Aiken and Lenny Nguyen. Let’s have a look!
Marjorie loved growing seeds into gardens, knitting cozy creations, and curling up in front of her favorite baking show. If only she could find someone who loved these things too—someone like Granny. The kids in the neighborhood were great, but none of the other kids got excited about yarn and yarn work the way Marjorie did.
One day, she saw a sign. Marjorie had no clue what a cha-cha-cha was, but she longed for a friend who loved gardening, crafting, and baking. The thought of it gave her a wonderful feeling, like she had just baked the world’s most delicious berry apple crisp. So on Saturday morning, Marjorie packed her knitting needles and headed to the community center.
She was just about to enter when someone said, “Stop right there, young lady! That’s for seniors only. Kids’ clubs are that way.” Marjorie sighed. How would she find a friend now? She walked and walked and thought about Granny. Granny didn’t let her knots in her knitting hold her back. If Granny’s cake didn’t rise, she washed her bowls and started again. Granny didn’t give up easily, and neither would Marjorie.
Marjorie knew just what to do. It was time for a cardigan to camouflage! She sprinkled some flour, perched some glasses, and with a few floral scarves, knotted some lavender perfume spritz and her mom’s woolly cardigan button. She was undercover Granny, sneaking past the receptionist and slowly opening the door.
There to welcome her was a friendly smile. “Hi, I’m Arthur!” Arthur showed Marjorie around and introduced her to the group. She learned a new knitting stitch from Patrick, gathered the latest gardening tips from Betty, and got a scrumptious stew recipe from Jill. Marjorie was having a blast with her new friends until it was time for the cha-cha-cha.
Marjorie slumped down in her chair. Dancing was not for her! She was about to make a quick exit when she got stopped by Arthur. “Wait!” he shouted. “Don’t go!” “I’m sorry,” Marjorie sniffed. “I just wanted to make new friends.” “You did,” said Arthur, “but I’m just a kid.” They both sat down, and Arthur said, “Can I tell you a secret? On the outside, we may look old, but on the inside, we still feel like kids just like you.”
Everyone agreed. “I hope you share that new knitting pattern,” said Patrick. “I love to hear more about your roses,” said Betty. “Can you help us learn some new moves?” asked Jill. “Please stay,” they all said. Marjorie smiled. “I’d love to!” Something told her Granny was smiling too.
And so, Marjorie became the youngest member of the senior citizen friends group.
And that was “Old Friends.” That was such a sweet story, don’t you think? If you’d like to own a copy of this book, the links are in the description below. Thank you so much for stopping by, and if you haven’t subscribed, please do so, as we have many more fun stories like this in our lineup. Give us a like if you enjoyed it, and we’ll see you again back here soon. You take care! Bye!
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