Mina Makes the First Cap — Under the warm hum of noon, Mina rolled a soft clay berry between her hands. Read the full story →
Under the warm hum of noon, Mina rolled a soft clay berry between her hands. She wanted a little red house that would not get too hot in the sun, but every roof she patted on slid off with a plop.
A bee named Bix buzzed close, carrying a crumb of wax that smelled like honey. “Try what’s inside,” he said. Mina opened it and found a tiny star-shaped leaf print. She copied it with five green leaves, pressed them together, and set them on top. The cap held firm and cool.
Ever since, strawberries wear leafy caps, proud as handmade roofs. Can you spot Mina’s first one under the sunny sky?
