Ellie hugged her stuffed dragon, Jade, as she peeked out the window. The great rice fields sparkled beneath the sun.
She whispered to Jade, 'Let's go on an adventure!' The stuffed head dragon nodded, as if alive.
Outside, a breeze greeted them. The rice plants swayed, beckoning Ellie into the maze of green.
Ellie was searching for the Emerald Dragonfly she heard lived among the stalks, a magical creature.
Suddenly, a flicker of green caught her eye. 'Was that it?' she wondered, excitement bubbling up inside.
The dragonfly zipped past, and Ellie gave chase. Laughter filled the air as she ran, Jade clutched in her hand.
Through the fields, Ellie followed the darting emerald. Around her, the world blurred into a sea of green.
Tired, Ellie plopped down, and Jade tumbled beside her. 'We won't give up,' she said, filled with determination.
As the sun began to dip, the dragonfly appeared again, this time hovering, as if waiting for Ellie.
'You found me,' whispered a tiny voice. The dragonfly had spoken! Ellie listened in awe.
The dragonfly shared stories of the fields, tales of magic. Ellie listened, her eyes wide with wonder.
As the stars twinkled above, Ellie realized it was time to go home, hearts full of adventure and new tales.
Reflection Questions