📖 Script
Narrator: Once upon a time, in a quiet village, there lived a boy named Lian 👦. He had no money, but he loved to draw in the dirt with sticks.
👦 Lian: “If only I had a real brush…”
Narrator: One night, he dreamed of a glowing brush. The next morning, he woke to find a magic paintbrush 🖌️ beside him!
Narrator: He picked it up and painted a bird. The bird came to life and flew away!
Narrator: Lian was amazed. He painted food for the hungry and tools for the farmers.
👩🌾 Villagers: “Thank you, Lian!”
Narrator: But word spread fast. Soon, the greedy king 👑 heard about the magic.
👑 King: “Bring me the boy!”
Narrator: Lian was taken to the palace.
👑 King: “Paint me a mountain of gold!”
👦 Lian: “The brush is only for good, not for greed.”
👑 King: “Then I’ll lock you up!”
Narrator: In prison, Lian had an idea. He asked for one last painting.
👦 Lian: “Let me paint for you one time…”
Narrator: He painted a sea… then a boat… and then climbed into it.
👦 Lian: “I’m off!”
👑 King: “Wait! Paint me a boat too!”
Narrator: Lian painted one, but made sure it had holes.
Narrator: The king climbed in… and splash! The boat sank!
Narrator: Lian sailed home, safe and free. He used the brush only to help others, never for selfish wishes.
📚 Vocabulary
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Brush – A tool used for painting
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Greedy – Wanting more than needed
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Palace – A big, royal house
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Prison – A place where people are locked up
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Sink – To go down into water
💬 Useful Expressions
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“The brush is only for good, not for greed.” – Choosing kindness over selfishness
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“Let me paint for you one time…” – A clever trick in disguise
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“I’m off!” – Saying goodbye with action
❓ Comprehension Questions
1. What made the paintbrush special?
2. How did Lian use the brush at first?
3. What did the king want from Lian?
4. How did Lian escape from the king?
5. What was the lesson of the story?