Dominoes Second Edition Starter: Happy Prince (Book+CD)

In the city, there was a beautiful golden statue of a prince, which stood high on a column. Everyone loved the Happy Prince. However, the Happy Prince felt sad about the city's poor people. He couldn't do anything to help them since he couldn't leave his column.One day, a swallow arrived. The Happy Prince asked the swallow to help the poor people. The swallow, with a kind heart, decided to stay and help.The Happy Prince asked the swallow to pluck out one of his sapphires and give it to a poor seamstress. The swallow also gave some gold to a poor playwright. The swallow helped the Happy Prince to make the city a better place.But, as winter approached, the swallow knew he must leave and fly to Egypt. The Happy Prince felt sad, knowing that his friend would be leaving him. The Prince asked the swallow to stay for one more night. The swallow agreed, but in the morning, he did not wake up. He had died, from the cold winter night.The Happy Prince saw the swallow and felt sad. The Mayor of the city saw the Happy Prince without his sapphires and gold. He ordered the statue to be torn down, and the lead heart inside was melted.Overall, this is a heartwarming story that teaches valuable lessons of kindness and selflessness. The story is suitable for English learners, and the book comes with a CD to assist in language learning. The well-written plot and positive message make The Happy Prince a valuable addition to any library.