Summer and Winter: Work or Play?

A2265 words1:40Story American AccentPublished Apr 3, 2026 · Updated Apr 5, 2026

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#1

Now it is summer. The sun is big and bright. It is very hot by the pond.

#2

Loopy is working very hard. He is picking berries and saving food for winter.

#3

"I must save food for winter! Winter will come soon."

#4

But Gaga is not working. Gaga is playing all day long!

#5

"Why work? Summer is for fun! I am swimming and singing! La la la!"

#6

"Gaga, you should save some food too. Winter will be very cold."

#7

"Winter? That is so far away! I want to play now!"

#8

Bubbles is also working. She is saving nuts and seeds for winter.

#9

"Gaga! Come and help us. Winter is coming. You should save some food too."

#10

"No, no, no! Look at the sun! It is so hot! I want to dance! Come dance with me!"

#11

"I like dancing too, Gaga. But I will work first, then play."

#12

"You are all so boring! More food for me later! The pond has lots of food!"

#13

Now it is autumn. The leaves are red and yellow. The air is cool.

#14

Loopy is still working hard. He is putting food in his house. His house is full of food now.

#15

"Good! I have enough food for the whole winter. I am ready."

#16

But Gaga is still playing. He is jumping in the leaves. He is not saving any food.

#17

"Look at all these pretty leaves! Autumn is so much fun! Whee!"

#18

"Gaga dear, winter will be here very soon. Do you have any food at home?" says Mother Duck.

#19

"Food? I will find food later. Do not worry, Mother Duck!"