Percy the Polar Bear's Snowy Day
Percy the Polar Bear's Snowy Day
Percy the polar bear lived in a very cold place. It was always snowy! You might think Percy loved the snow, but he didn't. He liked warm hugs and sunny days.
One day, big snowflakes fell from the sky. Percy put on his red scarf and went outside. Brrr! It was cold. He saw a snowflake land on his paw. It looked like a tiny star. Percy smiled a little.
He walked around and saw other animals. A little penguin waddled by. "Hello, Percy!" she said. "Do you want to play?"
Percy thought for a moment. He didn't really want to play in the snow, but he didn't want to be alone. "Okay," he said.
They made snow angels. Percy laughed when he fell over. He threw a snowball at the penguin. She threw one back. Soon, Percy was having lots of fun! The snow wasn't so bad after all. He learned that playing with friends makes everything better, even the snow.
When it was time to go home, Percy felt happy. He liked the snow a little more now. Maybe winter wasn't so bad after all.
- Polar Bear:
- A big white bear that lives in cold, snowy places.
- Snowflake:
- A small piece of ice that falls from the sky in winter.
- Scarf:
- A piece of cloth worn around the neck to keep warm.
- Waddled:
- To walk with short steps, swaying from side to side.
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“Percy the Polar Bear's Snowy Day” is a fiction reading passage about Winter Fun, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 1 minute to read (193 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.