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The Red Scarf

Panni leaves her red scarf outside and the wind takes it. A short story for young readers — large letters, simple words.

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Panni left her red scarf outside.

The wind blew. The scarf flew away.

Panni ran after it. She ran past the house. She ran past the tree.

The scarf was hanging on a branch. It was high up.

Panni reached up. She could not reach it.

“I’ll help,” said Bence.

Bence was tall. He reached up. He took down the scarf.

“Thank you!” said Panni.

“You’re welcome,” said Bence.

Panni put the scarf on. It was warm.

“Will you come and play?” asked Panni.

“Yes,” said Bence.

They ran together in the snow. The scarf kept Panni’s neck warm.

The wind blew. But Panni was not afraid of it any more.

Tags: first reading · short story · winter · friendship

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