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The Princess from a Poor Background

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young girl named Lily. She came from a poor background and lived with her mother in a small cottage. Despite their limited resources, Lily was always full of joy and dreams. One day, a message arrived from the palace, inviting all the girls in the village to compete for the title of the princess.

A cheerful girl named A cheerful girl in a purple dress, exuding joy and determination. receives an invitation to the palace.

Excited about the opportunity, Lily decided to participate. She wore her favorite purple dress, which was a bit old but still pretty. The other girls arrived in beautiful gowns and adorned with fancy jewelry. The competition began, and each girl had to perform a special talent. Lily, being skilled at painting, showcased her talent by creating a beautiful masterpiece.

A cheerful girl in a purple dress, exuding joy and determination. competes in the princess competition with her painting talent.

Although Lily's painting was marvelous, the judges seemed unimpressed. They favored the girls with expensive dresses and accessories. Lily felt disheartened but knew she had to keep trying. The next challenge was to answer riddles. Lily, with her clever mind, managed to solve all the riddles and impressed everyone with her intelligence.

A cheerful girl in a purple dress, exuding joy and determination. impresses everyone with her intelligence in solving riddles.

Finally, it was time for the last and biggest challenge—a dance performance. Lily had never learned to dance, but she was determined to give her best. With grace and determination, she moved to the rhythm of the music. Although her steps weren't as polished as the other girls', her genuine passion shone through.

A cheerful girl in a purple dress, exuding joy and determination. gives her best dance performance despite not being trained.

When the competition ended, the judges gathered to announce the winner. Surprisingly, they chose Lily as the princess, despite her humble background and old dress. They admired her creativity, intelligence, and passion. Lily's dreams had come true, and she would now live in the palace as the princess. From that day forward, she used her position to help others and make the kingdom a better place.

A cheerful girl in a purple dress, exuding joy and determination. becomes the princess and uses her position to help others.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Lily impress the judges in the second challenge?
  • Who became the princess in the end?
  • What talent did Lily showcase in the competition?

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