Hello! My name is Leo. This is my family. I have a big family. I have my mum, my dad, my grandpa, my grandma, my little brother Max, and my sister Luna. We all live together in a cozy house. I like my family very much. I like to play with them and laugh a lot.
One sunny day, the sky was bright and blue. The birds were singing sweet songs. I woke up early and felt happy. I wanted to play outside. I looked around, but I could not see my family. «Where is everyone?» I asked.
I decided to find everyone so we could play together. I went to the kitchen first. The kitchen is where we cook yummy food. When I opened the door, I saw my mum. She was busy cooking. The smell of cookies was in the air.
«Hello, Mum!» I said, smiling. «Can you play with me?»
Mum looked at me and smiled back. «Not now, Leo,» she said gently. «I am cooking. The cookies need to bake.»
I nodded. I wanted to wait but I knew Mum needed to cook. I said, «Okay, Mum. I will find someone else.» Then I left the kitchen.
Next, I went to the garage. The garage is where Dad keeps the car and his tools. When I pushed the door open, I saw Dad working. He was fixing the car’s tire. His hands had some oil spots, and he wore his big blue cap.
«Hello, Dad!» I called. «Can you play with me?»
Dad looked up and smiled. «Not now, Leo,» he said kindly. «I am fixing the car. It will be ready soon.»
I felt a little sad but I understood. I said, «Okay, Dad.» Then I walked out of the garage.
I went to the living room. The living room is where we watch TV and sit on the big sofa. Grandpa was sitting in his favorite chair. He had a big book open on his lap.
«Hello, Grandpa!» I said happily. «Can you play with me?»
Grandpa looked at me with kind eyes. «Not now, Leo,» he said softly. «I am reading my book. It’s a very good story today.»
I smiled and nodded. I did not want to bother Grandpa. I said, «Okay, Grandpa.» Then I went out of the room.
I walked slowly to the garden. The garden is full of green plants, colorful flowers, and butterflies. Grandma was there. She was watering the flowers. Water splashed on her boots, and the flowers danced in the sunshine.
«Hello, Grandma!» I called. «Can you play with me?»
Grandma looked at me and smiled. «Not now, Leo,» she said sweetly. «I am watering the flowers. They need water to grow.»
I felt a tiny pinch in my heart. No one could play with me! I felt a little sad. I said, «Okay, Grandma.» Then I walked back inside.
I went to my bedroom. My little brother Max was there. He was playing with colorful blocks. Max is a baby. He loves to make noises and smile.
«Can I play, Max?» I asked softly.
Max looked at me and said, «Goo goo!»
He was too little to play like me. I laughed a bit and sat down next to him. I looked around the room and felt lonely.
I was not sure what to do next. I sat on the floor and thought. Then, I remembered my sister Luna. Maybe she wanted to play. I went to the bathroom. Luna was washing her hands. She looked at me and saw my sad face.
«What’s wrong, Leo?» Luna asked kindly.
«Nobody can play with me,» I said quietly.
Luna smiled a big smile. «I can play!» she said. «Let’s have a picnic in the garden!»
I looked up and smiled. «Yes!» I said happily. I helped Luna get the picnic blanket and some snacks from the kitchen.
We went outside to the garden. The flowers were bright and the sunshine was warm. We spread the blanket on the soft green grass. Luna put the snacks on the blanket. We had cookies, cheese, and apple slices. Yummy!
I laughed and clapped my hands. «This is fun, Luna. I’m glad you play with me.»
Luna smiled. «Playing is more fun with family.»
While we were having the picnic, Mum came out of the kitchen. «What is going on here?» she asked, smiling.
«I was looking for everyone,» I said. «But now Luna and I are having a picnic!»
Mum sat down with us. Dad came from the garage and Grandpa from the living room. Grandma stopped watering the flowers and came too. Max made happy noises from my bedroom when he saw everyone outside.
Soon, all of us were playing together. Mum gave me a big hug. Dad showed me how to roll a ball. Grandpa told a short story about the sunshine. Grandma picked flowers to make a pretty bouquet. Luna and I played tag under the blue sky. Max laughed and clapped his hands.
I felt happy again. I learned that even if everyone is busy, we can still find fun together. Sometimes, we just need to wait a little and look carefully.
The sunny day turned into a lovely evening. The sky changed colors, and the stars began to shine. I cuddled close to my family, feeling warm in my heart.
Playing with family is the best way to have fun.
And tomorrow, I know we will find new ways to smile and play again.
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Autor del Cuento
Soy Francisco J., apasionado de las historias y, lo más importante, padre de un pequeño. Durante el emocionante viaje de enseñar a mi hijo a leer, descubrí un pequeño secreto: cuando las historias incluyen a amigos, familiares o lugares conocidos, la magia realmente sucede. La conexión emocional con el cuento motiva a los niños a sumergirse más profundamente en las palabras y a descubrir el maravilloso mundo de la lectura. Saber más de mí.