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A Sunny Day Picnic
PicoBuddy
Lower Elementary
Short Story
EN2 min read
The sun is very bright today. Leo and Maya want to go outside.
They find a big basket in the kitchen. They want to have a picnic in the park.
Leo puts two red apples in the bag. Maya finds some yellow cheese and soft bread.
They walk to the park near their house. The grass is green and very soft.
They find a spot under a tall oak tree. The tree has many big green leaves.
Maya spreads a blue blanket on the ground. They sit down and feel very happy.
The sun feels warm on their skin. A small bird sings a pretty song.
Leo opens the basket to find the food. But where is the sweet juice?
He looks under the red apples. He looks under the soft bread.
Maya laughs and points to the grass. The juice box is hiding behind a pink flower.
They drink their juice and eat their snacks. The cheese tastes very good.
A dog runs by with a ball. The dog is brown and has a wagging tail.
The dog stops to sniff the air. Then the dog runs back to its friend.
Leo and Maya see many flowers. The flowers are yellow, red, and blue.
They smell very sweet in the breeze. A tiny black ant walks onto the blanket.
The ant looks at a small piece of bread. Leo leaves a tiny crumb for the ant.
The ant is very happy to have a snack too. They look up at the blue sky.
They watch the big white clouds. One cloud looks like a big rabbit.
Another cloud looks like a fluffy cat. The wind blows softly through the trees.
It is a very good day for a picnic. They pack up their things when they are done.
They walk back home with big smiles. They can not wait for another sunny day.
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Glossary
- Picnic:
- A meal that you pack in a container and eat outside, often in a park.
- Basket:
- A container made of thin strips of wood or plastic used to carry things.
- Crumb:
- A very tiny piece of bread, cake, or cracker.
- Breeze:
- A light and gentle wind.
- Hiding:
- Being in a place where you cannot be seen easily.
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“A Sunny Day Picnic” is a short story reading passage about Summer Picnic, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (314 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.
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It’s written for Lower Elementary — a short story text about Summer Picnic, about a 2-minute read (314 words).
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