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🌈 The Wizard of Oz 🌈
Once upon a time, in a small farmhouse in Kansas, there lived a sweet and adventurous girl named Dorothy. Dorothy lived with her Aunt Em and Uncle Henry, and they all loved each other very much. Even though she was happy, Dorothy often dreamed of a world beyond the prairies of Kansas, a place full of magic and wonder.
One day, a powerful tornado hit the farm, lifting the entire house high into the air and carrying it away to a distant land. When the house landed with a thud, Dorothy found herself in a strange and colorful place. She had arrived in the magical land of Oz.
Dorothy was amazed by the beauty of Oz, but she was also scared and worried about how to get back home. As she stood outside the house, she met the Good Witch of the North, who welcomed her to Oz and told her that she had landed in the Munchkin Country.
The Good Witch told Dorothy that to go back home, she needed to ask the Great Wizard of Oz for help. The Great Wizard lived in the Emerald City. The Good Witch also gave Dorothy a pair of magical silver slippers that would protect her on her journey.
Determined to find her way back home, Dorothy started walking on the Yellow Brick Road to reach the Emerald City. Along the way, she met three special friends.
First, she met the Scarecrow, who wished he had a brain.
“I may be made of straw,” said the Scarecrow with a hopeful smile, “but I’ll help you think things through.”
Then, they found the Tin Woodman, who wanted a heart.
“I may be made of tin,” he said kindly, “but I promise to care for my friends with all the love I can give.”
Lastly, they met the Cowardly Lion, who wanted to be brave.
“I may be scared of many things,” said the Lion, shaking a little, “but I’ll protect you the best I can.”
Dorothy smiled and said, “With all of us together, I just know we can do this!”
Together, they faced many challenges, including the Wicked Witch of the West, who tried to stop Dorothy from reaching the Emerald City. With bravery, cleverness, and kindness, Dorothy and her friends overcame every obstacle — even melting the Wicked Witch with a bucket of water!
When they finally arrived at the Emerald City, they got to see the mighty Wizard of Oz. The Wizard said he would help them if they brought back the broomstick of the Wicked Witch of the West. So, Dorothy and her friends set off on another dangerous journey.
With teamwork and determination, they defeated the Wicked Witch and brought her broomstick back to the Wizard. But when they returned, they learned that the Wizard was not magical at all. He was just an ordinary man from Kansas, like Dorothy!
Even though he wasn’t a real wizard, he helped Dorothy’s friends realize something important.
“Scarecrow, you’ve had brains all along. You always knew what to do.”
“Tin Woodman, your heart is bigger than most.”
“Lion, you’ve shown great courage, even when you were afraid.”
As for Dorothy, the Good Witch returned and told her the truth — she had the power to go home all along. All she had to do was click her heels together three times while wearing the silver slippers and say, “There’s no place like home.”
With tearful goodbyes, Dorothy hugged each of her new friends.
“I’ll miss you all,” she said.
“And we’ll miss you, too,” they said together.
Dorothy clicked her heels three times and whispered, “There’s no place like home…”
In an instant, she was back in the loving arms of Aunt Em and Uncle Henry.
Dorothy realized that the real magic wasn’t in Oz — it was inside her heart, and in the love she had for her family and friends. From that day on, she never stopped believing in dreams, friendship, and the power of kindness.
The end!
Follow-up Questions:
What did Dorothy have to do to get back home to Kansas?
This question helps kids recall the key part of the story where Dorothy clicks her heels together.
Who were the three special friends Dorothy met on her journey?
This question encourages children to remember the Scarecrow, Tin Woodman, and Cowardly Lion, and their individual wishes.
What lesson did Dorothy learn by the end of her adventure?
This question prompts children to think about the moral of the story, which is about finding strength and happiness within oneself and valuing the love of family and friends.
The wizard of Oz was very helpful.
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