

Anna liked to look at the sky. She saw many birds that could fly. She wanted to fly too. She asked her mom, "Mom, can I fly like the birds?"
Mom smiled and said, "No, Anna, you can't fly like the birds. You are a human, not a bird. Humans can't fly with their arms."
Anna was confused. She said, "But mom, I see some humans fly in the sky. They are in big metal birds. They make loud noises."
Mom said, "Those are not birds, Anna. Those are planes. Planes are machines that humans make. They have engines and wings. They can fly in the sky, but they need pilots to control them."
Anna said, "Oh, I see. Can I go in a plane someday?"
Mom said, "Maybe, Anna, maybe. If you are good and work hard, you might go in a plane someday. You can see the clouds up close. They are white and fluffy. They are made of water. Sometimes they make rain or snow."
Anna said, "Wow, that sounds fun. I want to see the clouds. I want to touch them. Are they soft?"
Mom said, "I don't know, Anna. I have never touched a cloud. Maybe you can find out someday. But for now, let's go inside. It's getting cold and dark. We can read a book about planes and clouds. How does that sound?"
Anna said, "Okay, mom. That sounds good. I love you, mom."
Mom said, "I love you too, Anna. You are my sweet girl."
