Don’t Judge the Book by it’s Cover

Sam lived in a small, cheerful town with his family. He was a kind and friendly boy, always eager to help others and make new friends. Every day after school, Sam played with his friends in the park. They played games like tag, hide-and-seek, and soccer. Sam was well-liked because he was always fair and fun to be around.

One sunny afternoon, as Sam and his friends were playing, they noticed a new boy standing alone by the swings. The boy looked different from them. He wore old, patched-up clothes and his hair was messy. Sam’s friends whispered among themselves, pointing and giggling at the new boy.

“Look at him,” one of them said. “He looks so strange.”

But Sam didn’t laugh. Instead, he felt a pang of sadness for the new boy.

Sam knew how hard it could be to feel left out. He decided to walk over and introduce himself.

“Hi, I’m Sam,” he said with a big, friendly smile. “What’s your name?”

The boy looked up, surprised. “I’m Max,” he replied shyly.

“Do you want to play with us?” Sam asked, hoping to make Max feel welcome.

Max’s face lit up with a big smile. “Yes, please!” he said eagerly.

Sam and Max ran back to the group, and Sam introduced Max to his friends. They all started playing tag, and Max turned out to be really fast. Soon, everyone was laughing and having a great time. As they played, Sam and Max talked and got to know each other better.

Sam learned that Max had recently moved to the town with his family. They didn’t have much money, which was why Max’s clothes were old and worn out. Despite this, Max had a special talent. He loved to draw and could create amazing pictures. Max showed Sam a drawing he had done of the town. It was so detailed and beautiful that Sam was speechless.

“Wow, Max! You are a great artist!” Sam exclaimed, truly impressed.

Max blushed with pride. He had never had anyone appreciate his drawings like this before. From that day on, Sam and Max became inseparable. They played together every day and Max even showed Sam how to draw. Max felt happy and no longer lonely, thanks to Sam’s kindness.

One day, the town announced that they would be having a big fair. There would be games, rides, delicious food, and even contests. Everyone in the town was excited. Sam and Max couldn’t wait to go.

At the fair, they enjoyed all the fun activities. They played games, went on rides, and ate cotton candy. While they were walking around, they saw a sign for a drawing contest. Sam immediately thought of Max.

“You should enter the contest, Max. You’re the best artist I know!” Sam encouraged him.

Max felt a little nervous, but he trusted Sam. “Okay, I’ll do it,” he said with a nod.

Max took out his pencils and paper. He found a quiet spot and started drawing. He decided to draw a picture of the town fair with all the people, the bright rides, and the colorful booths. As he drew, a crowd began to gather around him, watching in awe as the picture came to life on the paper.

When Max finished, he showed his drawing to the judges. The judges were amazed by Max’s talent. They whispered among themselves before announcing the winners. When it was time to announce first place, the head judge said, “The first prize goes to Max for his incredible drawing!

“Max couldn’t believe it. He had won first prize! He received a big blue ribbon and a box of brand-new drawing pencils. Max was overjoyed. Sam cheered loudly for his friend, proud of his amazing talent.

The other kids saw Max’s drawing and were stunned. They had never realized how talented Max was. They felt guilty for judging him by his appearance.

“We didn’t know you were such a great artist, Max. We’re sorry we laughed at you. Can we be friends?” one of the kids asked sincerely.

Max smiled warmly. “Yes, let’s all be friends!” he replied.

From that day on, everyone in the town was kind to Max. They learned that it’s important not to judge someone by how they look, but to get to know them and see their true qualities. Max’s talent and friendly nature won everyone’s hearts.

Sam was very happy too. He knew he did the right thing by being kind to Max from the beginning. The town became an even happier place, where everyone helped each other and had lots of fun together. Sam and Max played every day, drawing and creating new adventures.

Through their friendship, the town learned a valuable lesson: true friends look beyond the outside and see the goodness inside. And so, Sam and Max’s story spread, reminding everyone to always be kind and never judge a book by its cover.