The Apology Adventure of Queen Neena
by
Thomas
A story about How to Say Sorry
for your 3rd Grader.
Queen Neena loved to discover secret paths and hidden groves in her vibrant kingdom. She often wore a sunny smile as she wandered through tall twisting trees.
Buzzywhirl was a giant insect with wiry antennae and a tinkering mind. He liked to invent tiny gadgets to help the garden grow.
A glowing blossom sparkled near a winding path. Its petals changed color with every flutter of the wind.
Queen Neena leaned over a fragile vine while she explored a secret clearing. Without meaning to, she pressed too hard, snapping its stem.
Buzzywhirl noticed that the leaves were curling and losing their bright colors. He felt a twinge of concern when the kingdom’s flowers began to wither.
A silver watering can sat behind a rocky ledge, gleaming as though waiting to be discovered. Its polished spout was shaped like a dragon’s mouth.
Queen Neena felt a heavy ache in her heart when she saw the plants droop. She remembered that saying sorry means speaking honestly and trying to fix the harm done.
Buzzywhirl shared a clever idea to nurse the kingdom back to health. He planned to collect special waters from the glittering streams and use them to mix a healing spray.