A Big Day for Lily and Her Family

Lily is a happy girl. She lives in a big house. In the morning, Lily wakes up in her bedroom. She looks out the window. The sun is yellow and bright. Lily goes to the bathroom. She takes a shower. Then, she brushes her teeth. Her teeth are white and clean. Lily goes to the kitchen. Her Mother and Father are there. Her Brother and Sister are there too. The Baby is in a small chair. Grandma and Grandpa sit at the table in the dining room. They eat breakfast. Lily eats an egg and bread with cheese. She drinks milk. Her Brother eats an apple and a banana. Her Sister drinks orange juice. Lily is excited for the day.

Lily goes to her room. She puts on her clothes. She grabs her blue backpack. Inside the backpack, she has a book, a notebook, and a pencil. She also has a pen, an eraser, a ruler, and a pair of scissors. She puts glue in her bag too. Today is a special day! The family goes to the Discovery Park. Lily sits in the car. She looks at her hands and fingers. She moves her legs and feet. She is very happy.

At the park, they see many people. They see a Teacher with a book. They see a Doctor and a Nurse. They see a Police Officer and a Firefighter. A Pilot wears a big hat. A Farmer is near a big tractor. A Chef is in a small kitchen. He makes food. Lily says hello to everyone.

Now, it is time to see the animals. The park has a farm and a zoo. First, they see the farm animals. The Cow is big. It has a big head and a long neck. The Pig is pink and happy. The Sheep has soft white hair. The Chicken and the Duck play in the water. The Horse is tall. It has strong legs. Lily touches the Horse with her hand. Next, they see the zoo animals. The Lion is orange. It has a big mouth and sharp teeth. The Tiger has stripes. The Elephant is very big. It has a big nose and big ears. The Monkey has long arms. It jumps from a tree. A small Bird is in the sky. It has small eyes. A Fish swims in the water. A Rabbit hops on the grass. Lily is not scared. She is very excited!

At noon, the family is hungry. They go to the picnic table. They sit on chairs. They eat lunch. They have pizza and rice. They have watermelon, grapes, and an orange. They drink cold water. The food is very good. After lunch, Lily wants to play. She runs with her Brother. They play with a Dog and a Cat. The Dog is brown and the Cat is white.

Suddenly, the Baby is sad. The Baby cries. Mother is not angry. She is kind. She gives the Baby some milk. Now the Baby is happy again. Grandpa is tired. He wants to sit down. Grandma reads a book to Lily. Lily looks at the pictures in the book. She loves to study and read.

In the afternoon, it is time to go home. Lily is sleepy. Her eyes want to close. They drive back to the house. They walk through the door. Lily goes to the living room. She says, 'I love my family.' At night, Lily goes to her bed. She is happy and tired. She sleeps very well. It is a very good day.

Comprehension Questions:

1. Where does Lily brush her teeth?

2. Who sits at the table in the dining room?

3. What animals does Lily see at the farm?

4. What food does the family eat for lunch?

5. How does Lily feel at the end of the story?