

Ben and Mia like to pretend they are racing drivers. They have two old bikes that they pedal very fast around the yard. They make loud noises with their mouths, like vroom and beep.
One day, they see a new bike in the street. It is big and shiny, with a red frame and a silver bell. It has a sticker that says "Speedy". Ben and Mia think it is impressive.
"Wow, look at that bike!" Ben says. "It must be very fast."
"I want to try it," Mia says. "Maybe the owner will let us."
They run to the bike and knock on the door of the house. A boy opens the door. He is older than Ben and Mia, and he has a helmet on his head.
"Hi, we like your bike," Ben says. "Can we ride it?"
The boy looks at them and shakes his head. "No, you can't. This is my bike, and it is not for little kids. You have to be big and strong to pedal it. You should stick to your old bikes. They are more suitable for you."
Ben and Mia feel sad and angry. They think the boy is mean and rude. They go back to their bikes and pedal away.
"Who cares about his bike?" Mia says. "Our bikes are better. We can pretend they are anything we want. We can pretend they are rockets, or horses, or dragons."
"Yeah, you're right," Ben says. "Our bikes are more fun. And we are more impressive, because we have imagination."
They smile and pedal faster, making more noises. They pretend they are racing drivers, and they have the best bikes in the world.
