A Purple Postcard from France
Dear Mom and Dad,
I am in France! We are visiting a very pretty place.
It is called the Valensole Plateau. Everything here is bright purple.
There are giant fields of lavender flowers. They go on as far as I can see.
The air smells so sweet and clean. It smells just like soap!
I can hear the happy bees buzzing. They love the purple flowers too.
We walked down the long rows. The dirt is warm under my shoes.
I took a picture of a big butterfly. Its wings were orange and black.
I bought a small bag of dried flowers. It will make my room smell nice at home.
I miss you both so much! I cannot wait to show you my pictures.
Love, Leo
- Postcard:
- A card with a picture on one side that you can write on and mail to someone without using an envelope.
- Plateau:
- A large, flat area of land that is high up.
- Lavender:
- A plant with sweet-smelling purple flowers.
- Row:
- A straight line of plants or things side-by-side.
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“A Purple Postcard from France” is a letter / email reading passage about Provence Lavender Fields, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (127 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.