How to Be Bad

Once upon a time, in the land of Funville, lived a mischievous boy named Billy.

Colorful houses in a lively town, with A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. standing outside.

Billy loved pulling pranks on his friends, but he didn't know how to be bad in a good way.

A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. surrounded by confused friends, with thought bubbles of pranks.

One day, Billy met Old Man Fred, who was known for his naughtiness in his younger days.

A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. and An old man with a white beard, wearing a purple hat and red suspenders. sitting on a bench, talking and laughing.

Old Man Fred shared three important rules with Billy: 1. Have fun, but never hurt anyone. 2. Start with small tricks and build up. 3. Be ready to apologize.

Three rules written on a board with A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. and An old man with a white beard, wearing a purple hat and red suspenders..

Excited to try the newfound knowledge, Billy played harmless pranks on his friends.

A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. sticking gum on a friend's seat, with friends laughing.

Sometimes, Billy's pranks didn't go as planned, and he made a mess.

A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. covered in paint, with a messy room in the background.

Billy never hesitated to apologize, showing his friends he meant no harm.

A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. saying sorry and friends forgiving, with smiles all around.

Billy learned to be bad in a good way, having fun without hurting anyone.

A mischievous boy with brown hair, wearing a blue cap and green shirt. surrounded by friends, laughing and playing pranks together.

Reflection Questions

Why was Billy confused about being bad?
What were the three important rules Old Man Fred shared with Billy?
Why was it important for Billy to apologize?

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