Once upon a time, there was a little girl named Nikki who loved to play outside. She had a big backyard with a swing, a slide, and a sandbox. She also had a small garden where she grew some flowers and herbs.
One day, Nikki decided to explore her garden and see what she could find. She put on her hat and gloves and grabbed her watering can. She watered the roses, the daisies, and the lavender. She smelled their sweet fragrance and smiled.
She moved on to the next row of plants, where she saw some green leaves poking out of the soil. She wondered what they were, so she pulled one out. It was a carrot! She was surprised and delighted. She washed it with her watering can and took a bite. It was crunchy and sweet. She pulled out another plant and saw that it was a radish. She tried it too and found that it was spicy and tangy. She liked it as well.
She continued to pull out more plants and discovered that they were all vegetables: lettuce, spinach, broccoli, cauliflower, peas, beans, and more. She tasted them all and enjoyed their different flavors and textures.
She realized that these vegetables were not only delicious, but also good for her. They made her feel strong and healthy. They gave her energy and vitamins. They helped her grow and learn.
She decided to share her discovery with her father, who was watching her from the window.
She ran inside with a basket full of vegetables and said, “Papa, look what I found in the garden! They are so yummy and good for me! Can we have them for lunch?” Her father smiled and hugged her. “Of course we can, Nikki. You are such a smart girl. You found the magic garden!”
They washed and chopped the vegetables together and made a big salad. They added some cheese, nuts, and dressing to make it even more tasty. They sat down at the table and enjoyed their meal.
Nikki felt happy and proud. She had learned something new and had fun at the same time. She decided to eat more vegetables from now on and to take care of her garden.
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