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The Broken Crayon

Once upon a time, there was a broken crayon.

Crayon laying on a table with a piece broken off

The crayon was sad because it couldn't color anymore.

Crayon with a sad face and tears next to a blank piece of paper

But one day, a little girl picked up the broken crayon.

Little girl holding a broken crayon with a smile on her face

She started using the broken crayon to color a beautiful picture.

Little girl happily coloring with the broken crayon

Even though it was broken, the crayon still added color to the picture.

Broken crayon adding color to a picture

The little girl realized that the broken crayon could make something amazing.

Little girl looking amazed at the picture she colored with the broken crayon

She learned that even when things are broken, they can still be useful.

Little girl holding the broken crayon and smiling

So she kept using the broken crayon to create more beautiful pictures.

Little girl happily coloring with the broken crayon

And every time she used the broken crayon, it made her feel happy.

Little girl smiling and coloring with the broken crayon

The end.

Little girl holding up her finished picture

Reflection Questions

  • How did the little girl feel when she saw the broken crayon?
  • What did the little girl learn about the broken crayon?
  • How did the broken crayon make the little girl feel?

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