The Magical Paintbrush

Reading Comprehension Quiz

The Magical Paintbrush

Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a young artist named Mia. She loved to paint beautiful pictures, but she was very poor and could only afford a simple brush and a few colors. One day, while wandering in the forest, she stumbled upon an old, dusty paintbrush lying beneath a tree. It looked ordinary, but Mia picked it up, feeling an odd sense of excitement.

As soon as Mia used the paintbrush, something magical happened! With each stroke, the images she painted came to life! She painted a beautiful flower, and to her amazement, it bloomed right before her eyes. Excited, Mia rushed back to the village, ready to share her incredible discovery.

When she arrived, the villagers were amazed by her magical paintings. She painted food for the hungry, flowers for the lonely, and colorful houses for those who needed them. Mia's heart swelled with joy as she used her gift to help others.

However, news of Mia's magical paintbrush reached the greedy king of the land. He demanded that she come to his palace and use the paintbrush for his own selfish desires. Mia was scared but knew she could not let the king misuse her gift.

So, when Mia arrived at the palace, she had a clever idea. Instead of painting riches for the king, she painted a beautiful garden filled with fruits and flowers. The king was thrilled, thinking he would get everything he wanted, but Mia explained, "Your Majesty, this garden will provide food and beauty for everyone, not just for you." The king was taken aback but slowly realized that sharing was much better than being greedy.

From that day on, Mia continued to use her magical paintbrush to bring happiness to the village. She painted beautiful things for everyone, and the village flourished. Mia taught the king the value of kindness and sharing, and he became a better ruler. The magical paintbrush brought joy and creativity to all, and Mia became known as the artist who painted a better world.

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