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Sophie Finds Her Sparkle

Once upon a time, there was a girl named Sophie. Sophie wore glasses and had many pimples.

Introduction of Sophie, main character, with glasses and pimples.

Sophie lived in a small town with her parents and her dog Max. She loved reading books.

Sophie’s family and hobbies, small-town setting.

Every day Sophie's classmates teased her about her glasses and pimples. This made her very sad.

Sophie being teased at school, emotional challenge.

One day, Sophie found a shiny rock in her backyard. It sparkled in the sun.

Sophie discovers a shiny rock in her backyard.

Sophie decided to take the rock to school. She thought it might make her feel better.

Sophie takes the rock to school, seeking comfort.

During show-and-tell, Sophie showed her classmates the shiny rock. They were amazed.

Sophie shares the rock during show-and-tell at school.

Her classmate Lily said, 'That's beautiful, Sophie! Tell us more about it.'

Classmate Lily admires the rock, asks Sophie for more information.

Sophie smiled for the first time in weeks. She told the class how she found the rock.

Sophie shares her story, begins to feel happy again.

After show-and-tell, many classmates said nice things to Sophie about her rock and her story.

Classmates give Sophie compliments, positive interactions.

'You have a great eye for special things,' said her friend Ben.

Friend Ben praises Sophie’s ability to find special things.

From that day, Sophie felt more confident. She started ignoring the teasing about her glasses and pimples.

Sophie gains confidence, ignores teasing.

Sophie realized that true beauty comes from within. She began to sparkle, just like her rock.

Sophie’s realization about inner beauty, ends on a positive note.

Reflection Questions

  • 1. Why do you think Sophie felt sad when her classmates teased her?
  • 2. How did finding the shiny rock change Sophie’s feelings?
  • 3. What do you think Sophie learned about herself by the end of the story?

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