"Look, Dad, my arms can turn into rockets!" Jackson shouted, showing off his super cool robot arms. Dad smiled, "That's amazing, Jackson! What will you use them for?" Jackson, with a twinkle in his eye, declared, "I'm going to fly to a deserted island and read my book about dragons!"
Dad chuckled, "That sounds like fun! Let me pack us some snacks." Dad knew Jackson loved to read almost as much as he loved dragons! He packed juicy mangoes and crunchy crackers, perfect for a reading adventure.
With a whoosh and a roar, Jackson blasted off! Dad watched from their Philadelphia backyard, waving excitedly. Jackson zoomed through the clouds, his dragon book tucked safely in his pocket. He spotted a small island with sparkling blue water and lush green trees. "This looks perfect!" he exclaimed, landing gently on the soft sand.
The island was just like in his book, peaceful and pretty. He found a comfy spot under a palm tree, its leaves rustling softly in the breeze. He opened his book and began to read. The words painted pictures in his mind, and soon he was flying with dragons, their scales shimmering in the sun. He learned that dragons weren't scary, they were wise and strong, protectors of knowledge and magic.
Suddenly, a loud CRUNCH made him jump! He peeked over his book and saw a funny sight. A tiny crab was trying to carry a coconut bigger than itself! Jackson giggled, remembering a part in his book where a little dragon had tried to fly with a treasure chest too heavy for its wings. He put down his book and decided to help the crab.
He gently picked up the coconut and used his robot arms to crack it open. The crab, with a grateful wave of its claw, happily munched on the sweet coconut flesh. Jackson smiled. Reading had taught him that even small creatures could be brave and strong, just like the crab and the little dragon.
Just then, Dad arrived on their boat. "How was your reading adventure?" he asked, handing Jackson a mango. Jackson, with a big grin, said, "It was awesome! I met a brave crab and learned so much about dragons!" He told Dad all about the little dragon and the treasure chest, and how reading helped him understand the crab's struggle.
As they sailed back home, the setting sun painting the sky in beautiful colors, Jackson realized something important. Reading wasn't just about words on a page, it was about understanding the world around him, big and small, and using his imagination to learn and grow.
Back in his room, snuggled under his covers, Jackson closed his eyes, his mind full of dragons and brave crabs. He knew that every book he read would take him on a new adventure, teaching him new things and making his imagination soar! And maybe, just maybe, he would even visit that little crab again soon!
