Nella’s Bowl-Hop Game — Under the soft paper lid, Nella pressed her round candy side against the warm bowl wall. Read the full story →
Under the soft paper lid, Nella pressed her round candy side against the warm bowl wall. She had invented Bowl-Hop: touch one heart, roll past two smiles, and bring back the tiny moon-sugar crumb sparkling by the rim. The crumb smelled like vanilla snow. Nella wanted it for her bedtime spot, but the rim looked high and quiet, and her center hole felt wobbly.
“Plip,” she whispered, and rolled out. She bumped a peppermint friend, traded one red sprinkle for a steady push, and reached the heart mark by the edge. The moon-sugar crumb was smaller than a pea, but it glowed on her cheek all the way back. When Nella returned, everyone scooted close to share its soft shine. Next time you see the little hearts between the candies, can you guess which one Nella touched first?
