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ST G E O RG E ’S E X PR E SS
Storytime The Easter Surprise
written and illustrated by Patrik Roberts
The wind whistled through the willows, as the lush green grass sprouted out of the dry earth. The gate blew, squeaking. George stared out into the world below, bursting with curiosity about what really is in the world. It was an adventure that he was waiting for. The older George got, the more inquisitive he became about the exciting things that could be out there, just waiting to be explored! One day George was playing in the garden in his home-made sanctuary, when in the corner of his eye, he caught sight of a beautifully symmetrical butterfly, remotely flying over the fence. George’s mind filled with the temptation to follow the butterfly. Without thinking it through, George dashed over the fence, not knowing where he would go and what would happen. After about ten minutes of chasing, George gave up, only to find himself in a dark, sinister forest, where he had never been before! ”Oh no!” cried George “How will I ever get back?” The sun shone through the trees, lighting up the forest floor, like a lantern hung on the sky. A voice was ringing through the forest. “Come back!” it called to George. A familiar face was d a s h i n g through the forest, coming towards him. “ I ’v e b ee n following you all this way.” “Oh that is just great, now we’re both lost in this…place!” How were they going to get out? Out of the trees flew a robin, flapping its wings in the spring breeze.
”Look into your heart, you’ll know what to do,” and in a quick moment, the robin had vanished out of sight. Then a pack of wolves started howling, darting towards George and Daisy, they were trapped! Daisy started panting apprehensively. The chase was on. George ran as fast he could, shooting through the forest, faster and faster, higher and higher, dragging Daisy behind, until home was in sight again. Back to the squeaking gates of home, back to the wind, blowing in the willows, back to the grass, sprouting out of the dry earth. Maybe it wasn't such a good idea to “explore the world”. Later that evening, when George was fast asleep, he was awoken by a massive thud, making the floor vibrate! “Everyone’s waiting for you George!” As George climbed out of his bed, he opened his door. “George, George!” A man wearing a tuxedo appeared. “Because of your courage and great faith in yourself, you are granted, THE EASTER BUNNY MEDAL!” This Easter bunny medal was awarded to someone who has shown an act of true bravery! This was a shock to George, the Easter Bunny, him! An awesome Easter surprise…