Benny Bunny's Big Surprise
Benny Bunny's Big Surprise
Benny Bunny loved his Mama very much. Her birthday was coming soon! Benny wanted to find the best gift for her. He hopped out into the sunny meadow. The grass was soft under his paws.
"What would Mama like?" he wondered. He saw bright red berries on a bush. "Maybe Mama would like a basket of these!" he thought. He started to pick them, one by one. They looked so shiny and sweet.
But then Benny saw a field of colorful flowers. They were pink, yellow, and blue. "Oh!" he gasped. "Mama loves flowers! A big bunch of these would be perfect." He left the berries and began to carefully pick the prettiest blossoms.
As he picked, he saw a smooth, round, shiny stone near the stream. It sparkled in the sunlight. "Wow!" Benny whispered. "Mama would love this shiny stone. It looks like a little treasure!" He dropped his flowers and picked up the stone.
Benny sat down by the stream. He looked at the stone in his paw. Then he thought about the berries and the flowers. He felt a little confused. He wanted to give Mama something special, but what was the most special?
- Meadow:
- An open field covered in grass, often with wildflowers.
- Blossoms:
- Flowers on a plant or tree.
- Treasure:
- Something very special and valuable.
- Confused:
- Feeling unsure or mixed up about something.
- Squeaked:
- Made a short, high-pitched sound.
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- 1What special day was coming up for Benny Bunny's Mama?
- 2Where did Benny first hop to look for a gift?
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About this short story passage for Lower Elementary
“Benny Bunny's Big Surprise” is a short story reading passage about Finding a Gift, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (323 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.