Читать книгу How to Become a Mushroom - - Страница 7

The final bell rang and the school day came to a close, Gloria eagerly gathered her belongings and made her way home. The afternoon sun cast a warm glow over the town, and the air was filled with the sweet scent of blooming flowers.

With a skip in her step, Gloria bounded up the front steps of her house and burst through the door, her backpack slung over her shoulder and her face flushed with excitement. She found her parents in the kitchen, busy preparing dinner, and wasted no time in blurting out the news.

– Mom, Dad! – she exclaimed breathlessly.

– Today at school, we had the most amazing assignment! We had to collect 10 different mushrooms from the forest and write down their characteristics in our notebooks. Can I please go into the forest to study them? Please? —

Her parents exchanged a knowing smile and exchanged a glance before turning their attention to Gloria. James, her father, wiped his hands on a dish towel and knelt down to her eye level.

– Of course, Gloria, – he said with a gentle smile.

– But you must promise to be careful and return before dark. And take Scout with you for company and safety.-

Gloria’s face lit up with excitement as she nodded eagerly.

– I promise, Dad! I’ll be careful, I promise! Thank you! – With a quick hug for her parents and a pat for Scout, Gloria dashed back outside, her heart racing with anticipation.

She quickly retrieved her backpack from the porch and rummaged through it, making sure she had everything she needed for her adventure. Notebook? Check. Pencil? Check. Snacks? Check. With everything in order, Gloria set off into the forest, Scout trotting faithfully by her side.

As she wandered through the dappled sunlight of the forest, Gloria felt a sense of peace and tranquility wash over her. The trees whispered secrets to the wind, and the gentle rustle of leaves filled the air. She followed a winding path deeper into the heart of the forest, her eyes scanning the forest floor for any sign of mushrooms.

It wasn’t long before Gloria spotted her first mushroom – a delicate white cap nestled among a patch of moss. With a delighted squeal, she knelt down beside it and carefully examined its features, jotting down notes in her notebook as she went.

One by one, Gloria found and studied each of the mushrooms on her list, marveling at their shapes, sizes, and colors. She took her time with each one, carefully observing its details and recording her findings in her notebook.

As the afternoon wore on and the shadows began to lengthen, Gloria realized that it was time to head home. She gathered up her belongings and bid farewell to the forest, her heart full of gratitude for the opportunity to explore and learn.

With Scout trotting faithfully by her side, Gloria made her way back home, her backpack filled with treasures and her mind buzzing with excitement. She couldn’t wait to share her discoveries with her classmates and to see what other adventures awaited her in the magical world of the forest. And as she crossed the threshold of her house and stepped into the warmth of her home, Gloria knew that she would cherish this day forever as a memory of wonder and discovery.