

Ben is a boy who likes to play. He goes to the park with his mom and dad. He sees a big slide. He wants to go on it. He runs to the slide and climbs up the steps.
He looks down and sees a man. The man has a staff. A staff is a long stick that helps him walk. The man is old. He has white hair and a long beard. He smiles at Ben and says hello.
Ben says hello back. He asks the man what he is doing. The man says he is looking for something. He says he lost his ring. His ring is very special. It has a star on it. He got it from his wife a long time ago.
Ben feels sorry for the man. He wants to help him. He slides down the slide and lands next to the man. He says he will help him find his ring. The man thanks him and gives him a hug.
They look around the park. They look under the benches, in the trash cans, and in the flowers. They do not find the ring. Ben is sad. He says he is sorry. The man says it is okay. He says he is happy to have a new friend.
They sit on the bench and talk. They share stories and jokes. They laugh and have fun. Ben forgets about the slide. He likes the man. He thinks he is very wise and kind. He gives him his staff and says he can keep it. The man is surprised and happy. He gives him his hat and says he can keep it. The hat is big and floppy. Ben likes it. He puts it on his head.
They hug and say goodbye. Ben goes back to his mom and dad. He tells them about the man and the ring and the staff and the hat. They are proud of him. They say he is very brave and nice. They go home and have dinner. Ben puts the staff and the hat in his room. He thinks about the man and hopes he will find his ring. He falls asleep and dreams of stars.
