Penny's Perfect Mother's Day Breakfast
Penny loved her mom very much. Mother's Day was coming soon. Penny wanted to make a special breakfast. She wanted it to be perfect.
"What should I make?" Penny wondered. She thought about pancakes. Mom loved fluffy pancakes. She thought about fresh fruit too. Maybe some strawberries.
Penny woke up early on Mother's Day. She tiptoed to the kitchen. Her little brother, Tom, was still asleep. First, Penny got out a big bowl. She found the flour and eggs.
Mixing was fun! Splish, splash went the batter. Penny carefully poured the batter onto the warm pan. Round, golden pancakes bubbled up. They smelled so yummy.
Next, Penny washed some red strawberries. She put them next to the pancakes. She even found a pretty flower. She put it on the tray.
Penny carried the tray very slowly. She walked to her mom's bedroom. "Happy Mother's Day, Mom!" she whispered. Mom opened her eyes. She smiled a big, happy smile. "Oh, Penny! This is the best breakfast ever!" Mom said. Penny felt so happy. It was perfect.
- tiptoed:
- Walked very quietly on the tips of toes.
- batter:
- A mix of flour, eggs, and milk used to make pancakes or cakes.
- bubbled:
- Made small air pockets that came to the surface, like when something is cooking.
- whispered:
- Spoke very softly, in a low voice.
- fluffy:
- Soft, light, and full of air.
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- 1What special day was coming soon in the story?
- 2What did Penny want to make for her mom?
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“Penny's Perfect Mother's Day Breakfast” is a fiction reading passage about Mother's Day Breakfast, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (175 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.