Greta’s Candle by the Pool — By the pool gate, a stubby candle warmed Greta’s palm. Read the full story →
By the pool gate, a stubby candle warmed Greta’s palm. It was the last bit from her baby brother’s first cupcake, and she wanted its tiny light to reach every swimmer before the party ended. But splash-splash, the pool laughed loudly. The banner flapped. Even Greta’s careful “Come see!” was swallowed by wet feet and squeaky floats.
She set the candle in the middle cupcake, close to the water. The flame blinked gold, then the pool caught it—one little light became wiggly lights on every ripple. “It’s sharing!” Greta whispered. Everyone paddled over, bringing cheers, balloons, and drippy smiles. Ever since then, birthday cupcakes at pool parties wait near the edge, where the water can help one small candle shine for all. Can you find the candle that started it?
