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Dragon's Dream
Draak se droom
Once upon a time, in a magical land called Fyreville, lived a dragon named Drake. Drake's family was known for their incredible fire-breathing abilities. They were the best in the dragon world at spewing fire and scaring away enemies. But, Drake was different. He didn't want to breathe fire to scare others away. He had a different dream. Eens op 'n tyd, in 'n magiese land genaamd Fyreville, het 'n draak met die naam Drake gewoon. Drake se familie was bekend vir hul ongelooflike vuurspuwende vermoëns. Hulle was die beste in die draakwêreld om vuur te spuit en vyande weg te skrik. Maar Drake was anders. Hy wou nie vuur blaas om ander weg te skrik nie. Hy het 'n ander droom gehad.
In Fyreville, a beautiful village nestled within green mountains, Orange dragon with kind eyes, longing to become a firefighter the dragon stands apart from his fire-breathing family.
Drake dreamed of being a fireman. He loved watching the brave firefighters in their shiny red trucks rushing to save the day. The way they helped people and put out fires amazed him. He wanted to be just like them - strong, courageous, and helpful. Drake het daarvan gedroom om 'n brandweerman te wees. Hy was mal daaroor om te kyk hoe die dapper brandbestryders in hul blinkrooi vragmotors jaag om die dag te red. Die manier waarop hulle mense gehelp en vure geblus het, het hom verstom. Hy wou net soos hulle wees – sterk, moedig en behulpsaam.
Orange dragon with kind eyes, longing to become a firefighter, a young dragon with orange scales and kind eyes, admires firefighters from afar.
But, whenever Drake thought about sharing his dream with his family, he felt nervous. How would they react? Dragons were supposed to breathe fire, not put it out! He didn't want to disappoint them, but he also didn't want to give up on his dream. Maar wanneer Drake daaraan gedink het om sy droom met sy gesin te deel, het hy senuweeagtig gevoel. Hoe sou hulle reageer? Drake was veronderstel om vuur in te blaas, nie te blus nie! Hy wou hulle nie teleurstel nie, maar hy wou ook nie sy droom opgee nie.
Orange dragon with kind eyes, longing to become a firefighter contemplates his conflicting feelings, torn between his unique dream and the fear of disappointing his family.
One day, as Drake watched the firefighters practicing their skills in the distant valley, he noticed a small puppy stuck in a tall tree. Excitement filled his heart. This was his chance to prove himself. Op 'n dag, toe Drake gekyk het hoe die brandbestryders hul vaardighede in die verre vallei oefen, het hy 'n klein hondjie opgemerk wat in 'n hoë boom vasgesit het. Opwinding het sy hart gevul. Dit was sy kans om homself te bewys.
Orange dragon with kind eyes, longing to become a firefighter spots a puppy in trouble, perched high up in a tree, surrounded by green hills.
With great determination and bravery, Drake swooped down towards the tree. He used his strong wings to knock down the branches and reached the puppy just in time. Everyone in Fyreville watched in awe as Drake gently landed on the ground, holding the scared but relieved pup. Met groot vasberadenheid en dapperheid swaai Drake af na die boom. Hy het sy sterk vlerke gebruik om die takke af te slaan en het die hondjie net betyds bereik. Almal in Fyreville het met verwondering gekyk hoe Drake saggies op die grond beland en die bang maar verligte hondjie vashou.
Orange dragon with kind eyes, longing to become a firefighter with outstretched wings, demolishing the branches between him and the tree, and gently holding the rescued puppy.
The people of Fyreville cheered for Drake. He had saved the day! The firefighters were impressed by Drake's bravery and offered to teach him all the skills he needed to be a real fireman. Die mense van Fyreville het vir Drake gejuig. Hy het die dag gered! Die brandbestryders was beïndruk deur Drake se dapperheid en het aangebied om hom al die vaardighede te leer wat hy nodig het om 'n regte brandweerman te wees.
The village of Fyreville celebrates Orange dragon with kind eyes, longing to become a firefighter's heroic act, as the firefighters surround him with admiration and offer their support.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Drake feel when he watched the firefighters in action?
  • What did Drake do when he saw the puppy stuck in the tree?
  • What did the firefighters offer Drake after he saved the puppy?

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