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Cupcake's Dream

Cupcake was a penguin. He lived in a zoo.

Introducing Cupcake, a penguin in a zoo.

Cupcake had a big dream. He wanted to fly!

Cupcake's big dream of flying.

Penguins cannot fly. It made Cupcake sad.

Cupcake feels sad about not being able to fly.

The other penguins laughed at Cupcake. They did not understand.

Other penguins laugh at Cupcake's dream.

Cupcake did not give up. He tried every day.

Cupcake perseveres and tries daily.

He flapped his wings. He jumped high.

Cupcake tries to fly by flapping wings and jumping.

One day, Cupcake saw a big balloon.

Cupcake notices a big balloon.

The balloon was tied to a bench.

Balloon tied to a bench in the zoo.

Cupcake had an idea. He held the balloon.

Cupcake holds the balloon with an idea.

The balloon lifted Cupcake high! He felt happy.

Balloon lifts Cupcake, making him happy.

The other penguins watched. They clapped for Cupcake.

Penguins cheer for flying Cupcake.

Cupcake smiled. He felt proud of his dream.

Cupcake feels proud achieving his dream.

Reflection Questions

  • Why did Cupcake want to fly?
  • How did Cupcake feel when the other penguins laughed at him?
  • What did the other penguins do when Cupcake finally flew?

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