Story of the Sun
Pourquoi Tale (fiction) 575 words, Level M (Grade 2), Lexile 490L
In the Story of the Sun, a boy wonders where the sun comes from each morning and where it goes each night. He worries that someday the sun might not rise. A wise woman tells him a fanciful tale with a positive message that helps him stop worrying. This original story is written in the style of a pourquoi tale.