Pippa’s Treasure Was a Friend
Pippa digs up a chest. There’s no gold inside, just a note that says ‘look behind you’.
Pippa the panda was a little pirate, and had one wish: to find treasure. She had a spade and a map. She had a hat with a feather. All she needed was a chest of gold.
Pippa walked across the island, counting steps. ‘One, two, three, four,’ she said. At last she came to a big white rock. ‘X marks the spot,’ she whispered. She began to dig.
Dig, dig, dig! Clunk! There it was, a little wooden chest. Pippa’s heart was pounding. She 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.’ Pippa turned around. Standing there, with a big smile and a basket of crunchy biscuits, was Leo the lamb.
‘Hello,’ said Leo. ‘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.’ Pippa grinned from ear to ear.
They sat on the sand, sharing crunchy biscuits and telling stories. As the sun set, Pippa said, ‘You know, you’re better than gold.’ ‘You too,’ said Leo. 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?
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