Junior Vocab
Ice Cream Adventure
Maya: "Yay, ice cream truck! I’m getting chocolate, Amma!"
Arjun: "Wait, Maya! You forgot your coin pouch!"
Maya: "Oh! You ran all the way down the stairs for me?"
Arjun: "Yeah, you left it near the shoe rack. I almost tripped on Appa’s big sandals."
Maya: "I was too excited. My brain became melted ice cream."
Arjun: "Same. My legs are still shaking like jelly."
Amma: "Both of you, stand in one line. And don’t block the aunty with the stroller."
Maya: "Arjun, you can go first in the line. You saved my ice cream plan."
Arjun: "Really? Even though you got here before me?"
Maya: "Yes. It’s my thank-you gift."
Arjun: "Then I want mango bar. It matches the marigold flowers downstairs."
Maya: "I’m getting chocolate with sprinkles. They look like tiny stars."
Ice Cream Uncle: "Two ice creams. Who’s paying?"
Maya: "Me! One for me and one for my brother who rescued my pouch."
Arjun: "Mmm, this is so cold! My tongue is dancing."
Amma: "Did you remember to say something to him, Maya?"
Maya: "Oh! Arjun, I almost forgot... thank you for running back."
Arjun: "You already gave me ice cream."
Maya: "Ice cream is for your tummy. I thanked you for your heart."
Arjun:thanked." "Okay, my heart is smiling now. It liked being