On a bright, sunny afternoon, the heat of summer was in full swing. The sun beamed down from the sky, and the air felt warm and sticky. But that didn’t stop Lala, Xuka, and Chip from having a fun-filled day together! They had a special plan to beat the heat—with juicy, refreshing watermelon!
In the backyard under the shade of a big mango tree, Thuy set up a small picnic mat for the little ones. Lala was the first to run out, her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Is it watermelon time yet?” she asked, wiping a bit of sweat from her forehead.
“Almost!” said Thuy, bringing out a giant watermelon, freshly chilled. Xuka clapped happily, and Chip jumped in circles, unable to hide his excitement.
Thuy carefully sliced the watermelon into big red wedges. As soon as she handed the pieces out, the fun began. Juice dribbled down their chins as they munched away, laughing with sticky faces and sweet smiles. Lala made funny sounds while eating, Xuka tried to see who could finish the biggest piece, and Chip kept going “Mmm!” after every bite.
After finishing their watermelon, the three of them began playing with the leftover rinds—pretending they were phones or hats! Lala placed a rind on her head and said, “Look at me, I’m Queen Watermelon!” Everyone burst into laughter.
Then, they played a game of tag around the garden, their giggles filling the air. Even though the day was hot, the fun, laughter, and sweet watermelon made everything feel perfect.
When the sun began to set, Thuy called them back in. “You’ve all had a fun day, haven’t you?” she said, wiping their hands and cheeks. Lala, Xuka, and Chip nodded with big smiles.
It was a simple summer day, but with good friends and sweet watermelon, it became a memory full of joy, love, and laughter.
