Maddie: Come on Dan, get off your screen, we've got a story to read! Dan: A story? Jack’s Funtastic Day, what's this one about? Maddie: It's about a boy named Jack who enjoys using his screen, just like you Dan, but he discovers there's a lot more fun to be found just about everywhere. Dan: Sounds exciting, let's see what happens! Maddie: This is the story of little Jack quick. He never ran or kicked a ball, in fact, he hardly ever moved at all. Jack could usually be seen cradling his screen, swiping here, pressing there, while sitting still in his chair. Until… Dan: One day when Jack was dawdling and not looking where he went he tripped and rolled out of control, his glasses they got bent. Jack huffed and puffed with anger, his face went red right after. He picked himself up off the ground then… burst out loud with laughter. Maddie: “That looked like fun” a voice piped up, “I'm ruby by the way. Let's see what else is fun around here, let's find new ways to play.” With that the pair joined forces, fun finding was their mission. “Let's find the fun in everything, let's start our expedition.” Dan: First, they both went jumping. Kangaroos with bushy tails. They crawled and slid with basket shells like tortoises and snails. A treasure hunt found feathers and leaves of every kind, “hey look at the clouds!” said Jack, “what creatures can we find?” When the weather turned wild and the rain fell down, the fun was still there it just had to be found. Maddie: Inside the house were gadgets, like pots and pans and tongs. “Come on Jack, keep time with me. We'll play some happy day songs.” When hide and seek was on, Jack's family tried their luck. Pop hid inside a clothes bin, where he totally got stuck. Statues was a tricky game. In hallway cricket mum took aim. In hopscotch, Jack became a bunny. Dressing up was really funny. Dan: By now the day was ending, with no screens used at all. Jack and Ruby had found the fun, and had a zip diggity ball! They shared the best day ever, with laughter and squeals of glee. “Let's find the fun all the time,” said Jack, “in everything we see.” Maddie: Wasn't that a great story Dan? Dan: Sure was Maddie. Maddie: See, you can find fun and games just about anywhere. Just like Jack and Ruby, why don't you see what kind of adventures you can discover?
