A boy, Ned, starts out at school and very negative. Ned does not know how to read and believes he has no reason to ever learn the skill. However, as the story progresses, Ned comes across certain scenarios that make him realize that reading is important. 

Ned Can Read!

Ned sitting at a school desk looking frustrated, with an open book in front of him

Ned was a little boy who didn't like school very much. He thought reading was boring and didn't see why he should learn it. On his first day, his teacher, Mrs. Green, asked the class to read a simple story. Ned felt embarrassed because he couldn't read the words. He decided he didn't like school at all.

Ned's First Day at School

Ned holding an old map in his backyard, looking curious

One day, Ned found an old map in his backyard. It was full of strange symbols and words he couldn't understand. Ned was curious about where the map led, but he needed to read it to find out. He wished he could read like the other kids. His friend, Lily, offered to help him learn.

The Mysterious Map

Ned and Lily sitting under a tree with a book, Ned smiling as he reads

Every day after school, Lily and Ned practiced reading together. Ned started to recognize letters and words. Slowly, he began to read simple sentences. He was surprised to find that reading could be fun! Ned felt proud of himself for learning something new.

Learning with Lily

Ned holding a box of colorful stones in a park, looking amazed

With Lily's help, Ned finally read the map. It led to a secret treasure hidden in the park! Ned and Lily followed the map and found a box filled with colorful stones and a note. The note said, 'Reading is the real treasure!' Ned smiled, realizing how important reading was. He couldn't wait to read more and discover new adventures.