2Maurice borrowed his friend's bicycle to visit the stores nearby. He looked at different gift ideas, like a glass bowl and an apron. Neither of them seemed right. As he walked through a store, he thought about the things his mother enjoyed. She liked to read, and she enjoyed cooking. This gave him an idea.
3Maurice returned home. He asked his father to drive him to the bookstore. Since his mother liked reading and cooking, he wanted to buy her a cookbook. When he got to the store, he saw many types of cookbooks. There were so many different ones! He was not sure which one to choose. Then, he saw a cookbook with pictures of colorful cakes on it. One of the cakes looked like the one his mother had baked for his last birthday. Maurice knew it was the perfect gift!
4He hurried to his room with the cookbook when he got home. He did not want his mother to see it! He wrapped the book carefully and placed a bow on it. The bow's color was pink. He knew that his mother liked pink as much as cakes, so he could not wait for her to open it. He finished his homework.
5Later that day, Maurice gave the gift to his mother and wished her a happy birthday. His mother opened it and smiled. She then thanked Maurice and gave him a big hug. He smiled, too. What is a possible theme for this short story?
Responses
A A physical gift is great, but the thought, love, and care behind it counts more.A physical gift is great, but the thought, love, and care behind it counts more.
B Finding the perfect gift takes time, money, and a whole lot of effort.Finding the perfect gift takes time, money, and a whole lot of effort.
C Children need guidance when purchasing gifts for their parents.Children need guidance when purchasing gifts for their parents.
D A cookbook is the perfect gift for someone who likes to read and cook.
1 answer
A possible theme for this short story is:
A A physical gift is great, but the thought, love, and care behind it counts more.
This theme emphasizes that while Maurice chose a physical gift for his mother, it was the thought and effort he put into selecting something meaningful that truly mattered.
