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Drawing the Night Away

Drawing the Night Away

A young boy discovers his magic marker can create anything he needs during a nighttime walk through the darkness.

Why This Story Matters

This story empowers children by showing them that they have the agency to solve problems through creativity and imagination. It also helps develop emotional intelligence by modeling how to transform feelings of nervousness (a 'wiggly tummy') into confidence and pride.

Characters

OscarOOscar
Magic MarkerMMagic Marker

Story Overview

Oscar steps outside to find the world has turned into darkness. Using a magical silver marker, he draws a path to walk on. When he gets hungry, he draws a blueberry pie to eat, and when he gets tired, he draws a comfortable bed with pillows. After sleeping under the stars, he draws a path back home the next morning, returning safely with a newfound sense of bravery and confidence.

Have you ever wondered what you would do if there was no path to walk on?

Oscar stepped outside one night and looked down from his porch. *Whoosh!* The wind blew gently, and he saw nothing but swirly darkness where the sidewalk should be. No grass. No streetlights. Nothing at all!

"Hmm," Oscar thought. His tummy felt a little wiggly. This was strange!

Then Oscar remembered the sparkly marker in his pocket. It was silver and glittery, and it could draw anything real. He wiggled his nose. This was exciting!

Oscar pulled out his magic marker. *Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!* He drew a curvy stone path right under his feet.

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