

Lily and Ben are twins. They like to play in the park with their mom and dad. The park has swings, slides, and a big pond with ducks. Lily and Ben love to feed the ducks with bread crumbs.
One day, mom and dad tell them a story about the park. They say the park is very old and has a lot of history. History means things that happened a long time ago. Mom and dad say the park used to be a farm with cows, sheep, and horses. They also say the park used to have a castle with a king and a queen.
Lily and Ben are amazed by the story. They want to see the farm and the castle. They ask mom and dad where they are. Mom and dad point to a hill and a tower. They say the hill is where the farm was and the tower is what is left of the castle. They say the farm and the castle are gone now because they were destroyed by a wild fire. Wild means not tame or not nice.
Lily and Ben feel sad for the farm and the castle. They wonder how the fire started and if anyone got hurt. They ask mom and dad more questions. Mom and dad say they don't know all the answers, but they say the fire was a long time ago and no one lives there now. They say the park is a safe and happy place now for people and animals.
Lily and Ben feel better. They thank mom and dad for the story. They say they like the park and the history. They say they want to learn more about the past and the present. They run to the swings and slides and have fun. They also wave to the ducks and say hello. They are glad they have a park to play in.
