Ethan was a little boy who loved big adventures! One sunny morning, he put on his red boots and skipped into the Whispering Woods. "I'm looking for the shimmering apple!" he giggled. The leaves rustled like they were whispering secrets, and the flowers nodded hello. Ethan imagined a bright, glowing apple, high on a tree.
He walked past tall, green trees and sparkling streams. Soon, he saw a big, friendly Dragon! The Dragon was green like the moss, with a long, swishy tail. He was sitting by a very tall tree, looking a little bit sad. "Hello, Mr. Dragon!" said Ethan. "Have you seen a shimmering apple?" The Dragon sighed a puff of warm air. "Oh, that apple up there?" he rumbled, pointing a big claw to a tiny sparkle high, high in the branches. "It's so far away. I bet it's not even tasty. Probably too sour!" He looked away with a frown. Ethan still thought.