Ruby’s First Big Match
Ruby is going to a real stadium for the very first time!
Today was a very special day. Nate the elephant was taking Ruby to the big stadium to watch a real football match!
Ruby wore her maroon scarf and cap. ‘Ready?’ asked Nate. ‘Ready!’ said Ruby. They hopped on the bus, and off they went.
The stadium was HUGE. There were flags, drums and thousands of happy people. ‘Wow,’ whispered Ruby. Her eyes were as round as footballs.
They found their seats and shared a warm cheese roll. Down below, the players ran out onto the bright green grass. Everybody jumped up and CHEERED!
The ball zoomed this way. The ball zoomed that way. Ruby cheered so loudly that her voice went all squeaky. ‘GO, GO, GO!’
Then the whole crowd went quiet. A player took a shot... And the ball flew into the net! GOAL! Ruby hugged Nate so tightly.
On the bus home, Ruby got sleepier and sleepier. ‘Best day ever,’ she yawned, snuggled up against Nate, and dreamed of goals.
The little lesson
Cheering together makes everyone feel part of something big.
Let’s talk about it
- What would you like to cheer for?
- Have you been somewhere noisy and exciting?
Finish stories to collect Ruby as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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