The Three Wishes of Priya
In a cozy village at the foot of a mountain, there lived a child named Priya who had a heart full of wonder. One morning, while exploring a mossy glen, Priya discovered a tiny golden frog perched on a mushroom. "I am the Frog of Three Wishes," it croaked. "But choose wisely — for each wish must reflect teamwork, or it will vanish like morning mist."
Priya thought carefully. For the first wish, they said, "I wish that everyone in my village had enough food to eat tonight." The frog nodded approvingly, and baskets of warm bread and fresh fruit appeared on every doorstep.
For the second wish, Priya said, "I wish my grandmother's garden would bloom again — she misses her flowers so much." Instantly, the grandmother's garden burst into a riot of color: roses, sunflowers, lavender, and daisies, all swaying in the gentle breeze.
The frog waited for the third wish. Priya sat quietly for a long time, then smiled. "I wish that I could always remember how good it feels to make others happy." The frog's eyes shimmered with golden light. "That," it said, "is the wish that never fades."
And so Priya grew up in a cozy village at the foot of a mountain, known far and wide not for wealth or power, but for the warmth they brought to everyone around them. And every spring, a small golden frog would appear in the garden, just to say hello.
Talk about it
Priya used her wishes to help others and discovered that kindness is the greatest gift.
Three questions for lights-out
- What did Priya wish for first, and why do you think she chose that?
- How did Priya's grandmother feel when her garden bloomed with all those beautiful flowers?
- Priya's last wish was to remember how good it feels to help others — why was that special?
Words worth knowing
- mossy
- covered with soft, green moss that feels fuzzy and damp
- glen
- a small, peaceful valley between hills or mountains
- approvingly
- showing that you're pleased with someone's choice or action
- shimmered
- glowed with a soft, wavering light like starlight on water
- fades
- slowly disappears or becomes less bright or strong
Why did the frog say wishes must reflect teamwork?
The frog was teaching Priya that the best wishes help others, not just yourself. Teamwork means thinking about what's good for everyone together.
What does Priya's story teach about making wishes?
Real wishes that matter are about making others happy, not getting things for yourself. The happiness you create in others' hearts is the wish that lasts forever.