Lily and the Little Lights

Tiny flames, big wishes, warm hearts

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ChildLily, aged 5
StoryThe Little Match Girl
Book8 pages, one photo
Picture styleIllustrated
Illustration strengthLow
Illustration lookLuminous drawing

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Lily and the Little Lights

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It was New Year's Eve, and snow fell softly on the old town. Lily stood alone on the quiet street with her tray of matches. Her fingers were so cold she could hardly feel them.
People hurried by in thick coats and woolly scarves. Lily held out her tray and whispered, 'Matches, please?' But everyone was busy with their own evening, and nobody noticed one small match seller.
The wind blew icy and sharp. Lily tucked herself into a narrow doorway between two tall old houses. She hugged her knees and made herself as small as a mouse.
Lily struck one match, just to warm her fingers. Scritch! A tiny flame bloomed, and there before her glowed a big iron stove, so close and cozy she could almost feel its heat.
The second match showed Lily a table full of warm bread and soup. Then she lit a third, and up rose a Christmas tree taller than any house, glittering with a hundred candles.
Lily lit the fourth match, and there was Grandma, smiling her warm, gentle smile. 'Be brave, my darling,' she said softly. 'Knock on a door and ask for help. Kind hearts are near.'
Lily took a deep breath and knocked on a glowing bakery window. 'Please, I'm cold,' she said bravely. The kind baker opened the door at once and held out a thick blanket for Lily to snuggle into.
Morning came clear and bright. Lily woke snug and warm, with a new coat and a basket of fresh buns from the baker and the neighbors. Together they welcomed a hopeful new year, full of friends.

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