Tilly’s Treasure Island
Tilly digs up a chest. There’s no gold inside, just a note that says ‘look behind you’.
Tilly the tiger 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.
Tilly 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. Tilly’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.’ Tilly turned around. Standing there, with a big smile and a basket of shiny red apples, was Gus the giraffe.
‘Hello,’ said Gus. ‘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.’ Tilly grinned from ear to ear.
They sat on the sand, sharing shiny red apples and telling stories. As the sun set, Tilly said, ‘You know, you’re better than gold.’ ‘You too,’ said Gus. 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 Tilly as a sticker in your Sticker Book.
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