Kofi Finds a Chest
Kofi digs up a chest. There’s no gold inside, just a note that says ‘look behind you’.
Kofi the piglet was a little pirate, and had one wish: to find treasure. He had a spade and a map. He had a hat with a feather. All he needed was a chest of gold.
Kofi walked across the island, counting steps. ‘One, two, three, four,’ he said. At last he came to a big white rock. ‘X marks the spot,’ he whispered. He began to dig.
Dig, dig, dig! Clunk! There it was, a little wooden chest. Kofi’s heart was pounding. He took a deep breath and lifted the lid. Inside was no gold or jewels at all. There was only a note.
The note said, ‘The real treasure is behind you.’ Kofi turned around. Standing there, with a big smile and a basket of warm cinnamon buns, was Rory the raccoon.
‘Hello,’ said Rory. ‘I buried the chest to find a friend. I’m new on the island and didn’t know anyone. I wanted someone who loved adventure.’ Kofi grinned from ear to ear.
They sat on the sand, sharing warm cinnamon buns and telling stories. As the sun set, Kofi said, ‘You know, you’re better than gold.’ ‘You too,’ said Rory. And they sailed home together.
The little lesson
The best treasures are the friends we find along the way.
Let’s talk about it
- Who is your best treasure?
- What did the note say?
Finish stories to collect Kofi as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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