The Big Van

The Big Van

Author
authorAmber

A simple and repetitive story about various characters and animals sitting in a big van, leading to a humorous conclusion where Dad and Mom get mad, but ultimately, the van is fun.

age2 - 4 years old
emotional intelligence
Story Details

My van is big.

Tom sat.

Lily sat.

The dog sat.

Max sat.

The cub sat.

The hen sat.

The cat sat.

The big van is fun!

Dad is mad.

Mom is mad.

The big van is fun!

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