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Mario's Ice Cream Tussle

Once upon a time in the sunny Mushroom Kingdom, Mario walked to the ice cream shop.

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit goes to the ice cream shop on a bright day.

He saw a big sign that said, 'New Flavor: Princess Peach Delight!'

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit notices a sign advertising a new ice cream flavor.

Mario was so happy. 'I will try one scoop please!' he said with a smile.

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit happily orders a scoop of the new flavor.

But from behind, a loud roar could be heard. It was Bowser, grumpy and frowning.

Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth arrives at the shop, appearing unhappy.

Bowser wanted the last scoop of Princess Peach Delight. 'It’s mine!' he growled.

Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth claims the last scoop of the new flavor, looking possessive.

Mario frowned. 'We can share it,' he suggested, but Bowser shook his head.

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit suggests sharing, but Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth refuses to share the ice cream.

The ice cream man looked worried. 'There is just one scoop left,' he said quietly.

Worker wearing a striped apron and scooping ice cream confirms there's only one scoop left, showing concern.

Mario thought hard. 'Let’s play a game. Winner gets the ice cream,' he offered.

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit proposes a game to decide who gets the last scoop.

Bowser nodded. 'Okay! Let’s race around the castle!' he boomed, confident.

Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth agrees to a race, feeling very sure of winning.

They lined up at the start. 'Ready, set, go!' yelled Toad, and they were off.

Small, with a white mushroom cap and a cheerful face starts off the race between Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit and Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth.

Mario and Bowser raced fast, but Mario was just a bit quicker.

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit and Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth race, with Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit slightly in the lead.

Mario won the race! Bowser was tired but he laughed. 'Good game!' he said.

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit wins the race, and Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth shows good sportsmanship.

They both went back and Mario said, 'Let’s split the scoop.' Bowser grinned.

Man with red hat, blue eyes, mustache, and plumber outfit decides to share after all and Large, green-turtle like creature with spikes and sharp teeth is happy.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Mario felt when he saw there was only one scoop left?
  • Why do you think Bowser didn't want to share at first?
  • How was the problem resolved and what does that teach us about sharing and competition?

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