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Story about Father's Day 3-4 years old Reading 4 min.

the garden surprise for father's day

Four little girls plan a special surprise picnic for Father's Day, complete with silly hats, tasty treats, and a treasure hunt, determined to make the day joyful and memorable for their dads.

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There are 4 children: Mia, a 6-year-old girl with a funny red hat, curly brown hair, and a big smile, sitting on a green blanket holding a plate of apples; Zoe, a 5-year-old girl with blonde pigtails and a floral dress, standing and laughing with her arms raised; Lily, a 6-year-old girl with sparkling shoes and long hair, crouching and decorating a paper hat with colored crayons; and Emma, a 5-year-old girl with brown hair and sparkling eyes, standing near a tree holding a pretty shiny stone she found. The scene takes place in a sunny garden filled with colorful flowers and tall green trees, with a gentle breeze making the leaves dance and a bright blue sky above. The main situation shows the children preparing a joyful Father's Day celebration, wearing funny hats for their dads, with laughter and smiles on their faces as they get ready to share a colorful picnic full of sweet treats and fun games. report a problem with this image

Chapter 1: The Big Father's Day Plan

One sunny morning, four little girls sat together on a soft, green blanket in the garden. There was Mia with her funny red hat, Zoe with her giggle, Lily with her sparkly shoes, and Emma with her big, happy smile. The birds sang loudly. The wind danced in the tall grass.

“It's Father's Day!” Mia cheered, waving her hat. “Let's make a special surprise for our dads!”

“Yes!” said Zoe, clapping her hands. “Let's make a party!”

“I love parties!” laughed Lily, wiggling her sparkly toes.

Emma stood up tall. “Let's make a picnic, and play games, and do a treasure hunt! Our daddies will be so surprised!”

Everyone cheered and jumped. They ran in little circles on the grass, giggling and bumping into each other.

Chapter 2: Silly Surprises and Happy Dads

The girls worked hard. They put soft pillows on the grass. They set out crunchy apple slices, bouncy grapes, and wobbly jelly. They made silly hats from paper and colored markers. The hats looked wobbly and funny. Zoe put hers on backward and everyone laughed.

“I made a silly hat for my daddy!” sang Mia.

“I made two hats!” said Lily, “But one is for my teddy.”

Emma found a shiny stone behind a bush. She hid it under a yellow flower. “Treasure!” she whispered.

Finally, the time came. The girls called, “Daddies, daddies, come to our picnic!”

The dads came out, smiling wide. Each one wore pajama pants and silly socks. The girls put hats on their dads' heads. The hats were too big and kept falling off. Everyone laughed.

“Happy Father's Day!” the girls shouted.

The dads sat on the pillows. They crunched apples and tried wobbly jelly. The girls told them, “Now it's time for the treasure hunt!”

The dads crawled on the grass, looking under leaves and behind trees. They found sticks, rocks, and one lost sock.

“Look! I found the shiny treasure!” Dad cheered, holding up Emma's stone.

The girls clapped and giggled. The dads hugged them tight.

Chapter 3: Hugs, Laughter, and Love

The sun was warm and bright. The girls sat on their dads' laps. They ate sweet grapes and shared their silly hats. Emma said, “I love you, Daddy.”

Mia whispered, “You are the best dad.”

Zoe and Lily gave their dads big squeezes. The dads said, “Thank you for our special day!”

Everyone laughed and hugged some more. The garden was full of smiles, giggles, and gentle love.

Father's Day was happy, silly, and perfect—just the way the girls had planned.

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Surprise
Something unexpected that makes you feel happy or excited.
Sparkly
Shiny and bright, often reflecting light.
Picnic
A meal eaten outside, usually on a blanket.
Treasure
Something valuable that is hidden or kept secret.
Crunchy
Making a loud noise when you bite it, like fresh carrots.
Wobbly
Not steady, moving from side to side.
Giggle
A light, silly laugh.

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