THIS BOOK IS DEDICATED TO ALL CHILDREN.

"KEEP CALM AND DRINK WATER"

Copyright by Tiandra Reid & Tashauna Montaque2020

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WATER WORLD

BENEFITS OF

DRINKING WATER

Billy is six years old and lives with his mother Sarah. Billy always has something in his mouth eating. His favorite things to eat are ice cream and candies. Billy does not like drinking water , because he says it is not sweet. Sarah is sad because every time she tries to get Billy to drink water it just doesn't work.

In the mornings when Sarah is packing Billy's Lunch Bag for school, she always ensure to pack his bottle filled with water. But when Billy returns home in the evenings she tends to always finds his water bottle untouched.

One day Billy's best friend Ben went by his house for a play date. Ben brought with him fruits and water for his lunch. For the entire day, Ben had been happily drinking his water, when his bottle was finished he asked Sarah, Billy's mother to give him more. Ben drank six bottles of water during his play date that day.

Billy looked at him in surprise, wondering how is he drinking so much water and it tastes so awful. Billy offered Ben some of his candies . Ben's reply was

"I don't really eat things that are not healthy Billy." Billy begins to think to himself, how can a kid refuses candies.

Sarah was watching them play from her kitchen window when she realized what was happening. She could not believe what she was seeing. She suddenly begins to ask herself what's the difference between Ben and Billy. Why does Ben likes drinking water so much while Billy on the other hand does not want to drink water any at all.

Sarah sat in her chair for the entire time thinking about what Ben's parents may have done to lead him to drinking lots of water. Then she suddenly thought of the perfect plan.

Sarah thought that maybe Billy does not know the benefits of drinking water, so she decided that one day she will invite Ben over and they both will sit and explain to Billy the benefits of drinking water.

It was a bright sunny afternoon, Billy was in his room sitting around his table eating from a bowl filled with different types of candies and watching television.

His mom Sarah was preparing Lunch in the Kitchen.

Ben suddenly arrived with his lunch bag in his hands, and this time he brought a larger water bottle with him.

Sarah greeted Ben,Then called "Bill , Bill'' Ben is here. Billy ran out with his bowl of candies in his hands. He thought for another time that he would offer his best friend some of his favorite candies.

"Here Ben take all that you want"

"No thanks Bill, those things are not good for you" Replied Ben.

"Water is not good for you too" says Billy.

When Sarah heard the conversation, she came out the kitchen smiling thinking that now is the best time to talk to Billy about the benefits of water.

''Bill, baby it is not quite so, water is good for you, very good actually. Said Sarah.

" My Momma told me that water keeps my body healthy and strong" Said Ben.

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Billy stood there looking confused with a candy in his hand.

"Come sit here with us baby" Said Sarah.

Billy walks swiftly and sat beside her.

Billy, water is very healthy, and your body needs it to function properly. If we do not drink water we wont be able to live long.

" I do not want to die mom." Said Billy Sadly.

Billy, you will not die honey, you just need to drink water regularly.

"My mother told me that if i drink enough water I will have clear and healthy skin." Said Ben.

"That is very true.'' Replied Sarah

"Look at my skin Aunty Sarah, it is beautiful." said Ben.

Ben, did you know that drinking enough water is also necessary for your organs in your body to function properly? Asked Sarah.

"Yes! Yes! Aunt Sarah! , like my brain, Kidney , and my heart. I am smart aunt, that means my brain is working well because I drink lots of water." Replied Ben smiling.

"I am proud of you Ben." Said Sarah.

Billy has been silent for a while now.

"Billy, are you ok? Asked Sarah.

" No ! cried Billy bitterly. I have not been drinking water and it is good for my body. Mom i want to be as smart as Ben." Replied Billy.

Oh Billy , do not be sad , you can be anything you want to be, always remember that. All it requires is that you drink your water.

''Aunty, drinking water also makes your breath smells great and assist you in staying physically active." Said Ben proudly.

" That is correct Ben, which means you will be able to exercise and play for a long period without feeling tired quickly.