Princess Lily and the Nighttime Worries
Princess Lily and the Nighttime Worries
Once upon a time, in a big, grand castle, lived Princess Lily. She had pretty dresses, yummy treats, and lots of toys. But Lily had a secret. She was scared of the dark!
Every night, when the sun went down, Lily felt worried. The shadows in her room looked like monsters. The quiet sounds seemed like scary noises. Lily would hug her teddy bear, Mr. Snuggles, very tight.
One night, Lily said, "Oh, Mr. Snuggles, I am scared! The dark is so big and black! What if a monster comes?"
Mr. Snuggles, of course, could not talk. But Lily knew what Mr. Snuggles would say. He would say, "It's okay to be scared, Lily. But the dark is not all bad. The moon and stars come out at night. They are pretty and bright!"
Lily looked out the window. She saw the moon shining like a big, silver coin. She saw the stars twinkling like tiny diamonds. Lily took a deep breath. "You are right, Mr. Snuggles," she said. "The night is not just dark. It's also sparkly!"
- Castle:
- A very big house where kings and queens live.
- Shadows:
- Dark shapes made when something blocks the light.
- Twinkling:
- Shining with a light that quickly goes on and off.
- worried:
- Feeling uneasy or afraid about what might happen.
- brave:
- Showing courage and facing something even when it is scary.
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- 1What was Princess Lily afraid of?
- 2Who did Lily talk to when she felt scared?
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About this fiction passage for Lower Elementary
“Princess Lily and the Nighttime Worries” is a fiction reading passage about Overcoming Fear, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (243 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.