What other kids said about "The Talking Fish"

(Note: Kids' spelling & grammar has been corrected)


nnba, age 10

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you're kind to someone they will be kind to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I bought my brother a Whopper and he bought me a Frosty.



nnba's Comments:

I thought the story was boring.


Jason, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it is too special.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I found someones nike and gave it to them. Then they gave me some tickets to WCW.



Jason's Comments:

I thought it was a good story.


leterica, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

This mean it is very special.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Well, that person gave me clothes, shoes, and warmth and that person was my mother and dad.



leterica's Comments:

I thought the story was good but special things can happen to good people.


Akio, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

This means when the worker caught him and threw him back into the water he remembered and he wanted to do something in return for the worker.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. When I was there for my friend through thick and thin she was also there for me. Anytime I needed her.



Akio's Comments:

It was pretty good. Because I like those kinds of stories.


Darryl, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

This means when he caught him and threw him in the water.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, when they let me come to the movies with them.



Darryl's Comments:

I thought that the story was the .


Shereva, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Kindness is never lost because kindness is a treasure. Mentally you can always remember that kindness in someone.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, they gave me the love and kindness of a mother, and it was my mother who did that.



Shereva's Comments:

I thought the story was great Whootie Owl keep on doing what you're doing!!!


Jarvis, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because when you do something nic to someone they can turn it around and do the same thing for you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes! I needed some money and he gave it to me and when he was thirsty and when we went to the store I gave him his money back and he got a drink.



Jarvis's Comments:

Whootie, I love that story very much.


Jonathan, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

That means that if you do something good for someone they will remember it.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, they did and I thanked them it was my cousin and he was hungry and I bought him something to eat. Then about a week later I was hungry and he got me something to eat.



Jonathan's Comments:

I liked it a lot.


Jessica, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

This means that you can't lose something that you appreciate.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I brought my friend some candy, and she brought me some back. I helped one of my friends do their homework because she didn't know how.



Jessica's Comments:

I thought it was crazy when I found out that the boy turned into a fish.


Jessie, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it keeps going on and on.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. They helped me with a problem, and in return I helped them with one.



Jessie's Comments:

I thought it was stupid.


Jamar, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

This means the couple had been nice enough to drop the fish back into the water.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I once gave my cousin something and when he had something he'll offer me some.



Jamar's Comments:

I thought the story was nice.


sasha, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

This means if you are kind to somebody they might be nice to you back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

My friend offered to by me something because I was the only one without money and in return I paid her money back.



sasha's Comments:

I thought it was an little fairy tale.


nickie, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

This means that if you help someone and they might show kindness back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, someone did do somthing nice for me after I did something nice for them. Like the time I let someone cry on my shoulder, now I know I can cry on theirs.



nickie's Comments:

It was ok.


crystal, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

They might be nice to someone back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

When I did something nice for some people, they returned my appreciation back with the same or even better.



crystal's Comments:

I thought the story was kind of interesting in many ways. I also liked it because it was very short and detailed so that younger people may understand the story especially with the characters.


Dominic, age 10

Why is a kindness never lost?


Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?




Dominic's Comments:

The moral was good. I liked the story. How did the fish turn into the youth?


antonio, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

If a kindness is never lost, well the kindness must be with you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

This is what happened. One of my friends fell on the ground so I went over there and help him up. The way he paid me back was that I fell on the ground and my friend helped me up.



antonio's Comments:

Whootie, I thought the story was the best stories I ever read. I thought that when he threw the fish back into the lake and when the youth helped him keep the cow by answering the questions.


Mario, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

A kindess is never lost because it will come back on you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. They bought me something when I didn't have any money.



Mario's Comments:

I thought your story was fantastic.


keshondra, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

It always comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I get mad because I do not want any body do



keshondra's Comments:

It was a good story.


Corderro, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

It always comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?




Corderro's Comments:

i think it was a cool story.


Brandon, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

It means If you give somebody something, they will pay you back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I lost my 10 dollar bill and my friend found it and I gave him 5 dollars because he took some of his time and helped me find my money and that was very nice.



Brandon's Comments:

I thought the story was great when the man said that the eagle wings are as big as a town and can fly over a sea.


d'taune, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something for someone, it will always come back soon.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

When I went to buy something for my best friend and he thanked me and went to buy something back.



d'taune's Comments:

I thought your story was great.


Qwantisha, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

It means that you can be kind to another and they will pay back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I lost my money and they gave me my money back.



Qwantisha's Comments:

I thought the story was great!!!!!


Timothy, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

To pay you back what you did.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I paid a pop and the next day he pay me back.



Timothy's Comments:

It was a nice story.


Sharcar, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because when you do something for anybody it always come back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I gave my cousin some chips and I let her ride my go-kart and then she gave me some money and candy then she bought be something.



Sharcar's Comments:

Whootie, I love your story it was beautiful and wonderful and lovely and I just love it.


April, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something for someone, it will always pay back, in other words something good will happen. to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Once my friend needed some money for some books and she asked me for it and I gave it to her and she took me to Six Flags with her.



April's Comments:

I thought that the story was a great experience of kindness and friendship. It's also very right.


wondrecus, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

It always comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. When he asked for money. Then I gave it to him.



wondrecus's Comments:

I thought the story was great.


Krystal, age 13i

Why is a kindness never lost?

It always comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

i get mad because i do not want nobody do



Krystal's Comments:

It was a good story.


Keith, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something for someone it will always come back to you later on in life.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes! One day I didn't have any money and he asked me if I wanted anything to eat so I said yes, that's how he paid me back.



Keith's Comments:

This story was a nice story I was thinking if you would put me in one of your stories.


Willie, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

A kindness is never lost because if you help someone it will come back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I treated my mother nicely so she took me out to eat.



Willie's Comments:

I though the story was great I think you can learn something from the story.


shanta, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Kindness is like you doing something for somebody.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I had lost my pencil and she went and got me a new one.



shanta's Comments:

I thought the story was good.


cherry, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

You will always get something in return if you are kind to someone.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes,I gave my closest friend some money and she did me a favor.



cherry's Comments:



Shekita, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

The more you give the more you will recieve.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

She paid my way into the dance because I didn't have any money.



Shekita's Comments:



Corey, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

To never give up and keep trying.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Pierre and he paid me back.



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Pierre, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

It means what goes around comes around.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Corey asked me for some money. I gave him a dollar. The next day he paid me back.



Pierre's Comments:



Gabriel, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you do something kind for someone, they will never forget.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

When my I was new to a place my friend helped me to get me used to the place.



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Lacy, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

You'll always get kindness back if you are kind to others. If you do bad things you'll get treated bad also.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I check grandmother's mail when I go to her house, she is disabled. I get in return some time with my grandma.



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Antiwan, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

Whenever you are kind it will come back to you no matter what.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I gave her money and she gave it back when I needed it.



Antiwan's Comments:

I really liked it, it was funny.


FRED, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

To me, it means that what goes around comes around.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

My mother and friends and my friends did something for me that I do not want to say but they did. My Mother did so many thing I can not name



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Genetta, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

You always get something. You always have good luck.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

They gave me a gift with a bear. I gave them a gift and a box of candy. I got good luck after that.



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Johnetta, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

You'll always get paid back some way or another.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes; took me out for a nice dinner with her at a nice restaraunt and invited me.



Johnetta's Comments:

It was all right.


keisha, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you something good, something good will happen to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

When I ask someone a question.



keisha's Comments:

It was good.


Isabella, age 7

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you do something kind god will know.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?




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Elaine, age 38

Why is a kindness never lost?

A kindness is never lost because the kindness will always come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, every time I am kind to Holy Family students, they always, always, always give it back to me times three.



Elaine's Comments:

Great Wonderful The best Excellent


Tracie, age 10

Why is a kindness never lost?

Kindness is never lost, because nowadays it is so rare for somebody to be kind that people notice when others are kind to them.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I bought my friend lunch and a week later she bought me lunch.



Tracie's Comments:

I thought that the story was very good.


Emily, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because you did something good.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes once I had a friend that did something for me.



Emily's Comments:

I loved the story.


Kamisha, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

Beceause it can't be.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Once I helped my brother find his cup for baseball.



Kamisha's Comments:

I thought it was terrific and wonderful.


Katie, age 9

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it just can not be.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes my sister helped me play baseball.



Katie's Comments:

It was good.


Christy, age 9 years

Why is a kindness never lost?

It stays in your heart forever.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Once I helped my sister clean her room. In return one night I lost my favorite toy dog that I sleep with. She helped me find it.



Christy's Comments:

It was a very good story, I really liked it!!!!


Willie, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

It is never lost because you don't like to throw a good fish back in the sea.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I did. I gave my own game to someone because we didn't get to their birthday but my mom said that she would give me the same game but she hasn't yet.



Willie's Comments:

Hi, Whootie I thught the story was great I hope you can read to me again.


Justin, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

When someone does something for a person that someone can repay that person.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I helped my dad find his cane, in other words, yes.



Justin's Comments:

I thought it was good.


ryan, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

It is never lost beause it is a good thing.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I cleaned my room and I got a toy.



ryan's Comments:

I thought it was good.


Nicholas, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

It just can't be lost.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No.



Nicholas's Comments:

I thought it was kind of cool.


Corbin, age 9

Why is a kindness never lost?

It just can't be lost.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No, my friend almost got tackled by one of my friends.



Corbin's Comments:

I thought it was kind of awesome.


Jennifer, age 23

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it is never forgotten.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, they did. I had just gotten out of school on a very cold winter day. It was my junior year in high school, as a matter of fact. I was driving down a busy street when I saw a man and a very young who looked to be about three or four, walking do



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lillie, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

Treat people the way you want to be treated and they will treat you the same way so if you're kind they will be kind back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, we shared our things with each other.



lillie's Comments:

I like the story because at the end it shows how important it is to be kind.


nate, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because kindness is never forgotten.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Everything.



nate's Comments:

It is cool.


William and Kris, age 8 & 9

Why is a kindness never lost?


Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?




William and Kris's Comments:

It was good. And it was also funny. It was beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.


a class, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something kind for someone else, they will return the favor some day.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?




a class's Comments:

Very different, because the fish took many different shapes/forms.


catherine, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because when you least expect it, it will come back to you and I think if you're kind to others, people will be kind back. If you do something kind for someone else, they will return the favor some day. because kindness is never forgotten Because you a

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Well, I helped this new in my class with work and to get to know the class and now we are the closest friends ever. everthing I gave here a cookie and she stood up for me. Yes, they did. I had just gotten out of school on a very cold w



catherine's Comments:

I love it and would to hear some more from you, thank you, if that's possible. bye cathy It was good. And it was also funny. It was beatifuly beatiful beatiful. It was good. And it was also funny. It was beatifuly beatiful beatiful. very differen


Braxton, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because you'll always remember it.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No, he acted mean to me and talked about me.



Braxton's Comments:

I thought it was okay because the fish was cool. I had helped him with his homework and classwork.


Derrick, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

It means when you do somthing good it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, when I needed to borrow some money he gave it to me, and I paid him back.



Derrick's Comments:

I thought it was a good story.


Maurice, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because you reap what you sow.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes I let Jonny borrow some paper from me and the next day he let me borrow some paper.



Maurice's Comments:

I thought it was a great kindness story.


Lashanda, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

He had a kindness in his heart.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I saw my worker was indeed to let the fish go by.



Lashanda's Comments:

I thought the story was so interesting I want to read it again.


Nicholas, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because every time you do something good it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, one time I helped my friend do his science project, and about a week later he helped me with my homework.



Nicholas's Comments:

I liked the story because it sounded like it came from a child's mind.


Precious, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because when you do something good, good will always follow.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes,I helped a friend with her chores and the next day I needed help with my chores and she helped me.



Precious's Comments:

I thought this story was very interesting because it was sending a message that if you do something right, right will follow. If you do something wrong, wrong will follow.


Lamar, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because when you do something it come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I washed their car and the next week I got some money and I didn't know it was coming.



Lamar's Comments:

Whootie, I thought it was a good story because when you do something for someone it does come back and something nice comes to you.


Roy, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something good it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

He asked me for some money one day and I gave it to him. One day he saw me and I didn't have any money and he gave me some.



Roy's Comments:

I like the story because it tells that this old man did something good and got it back.


Terry, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you do something good, a good thing will come to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I treated my mommy good and she did something for me.



Terry's Comments:

It was ok.


Amber, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Beacuse every time you do some kindness, it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, because of my attitude, the way I treated them.



Amber's Comments:

I thought that the story was good and I liked it when the fish begged him to throw the talking fish into the water.


Wendy, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because when you do something good it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, my cousin did something and she told me not to tell and I didn't. The next day she did something really nice for me.



Wendy's Comments:

What I thought about the story is that it's a good bedtime story.


Dana, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Everytime you do something good it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I saw my mother's money fall out of her pocket and I told her. She took me to the clothes store.



Dana's Comments:

I like the way the fish came back and helped the man and his wife


Roxanne, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

If I do something kind for you, then something good will come to me.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I used to do anything this asked me to do. Then one day she asked me to do something and I did it and then she gave me some money.



Roxanne's Comments:

I think this a good example for children to learn how to be kind to each other.


Jay, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because you will be nice to others if you want them to be nice to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I gave him some football cards and he gave me some rookie cards.



Jay's Comments:

I thought it was a good story when the fisherman threw the fish back in the water.


Kenneth, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

The kind thing he did to the fish and the fish helped him, too.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I got a woman a basket and she gave me a dollar.



Kenneth's Comments:

Your story was good.


jennifer, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you do somthing right you get it back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

My cousin gave me something back when I gave her something.



jennifer's Comments:

It was good.


jamesa, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you do something right, you get it back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, they gave me money and I did the same when they needed it.



jamesa's Comments:

It was interesting and I kind of felt sorry for the man and his wife.


duante, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you do something right.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, when I gave him some lunch money, he gave it back.



duante's Comments:

I thought it was good and it was dramatic.


Miranda, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Once you do something nice you will get good back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, when I helped my grandmother down the stairs and I fell and my cousin helped me up.



Miranda's Comments:

It was a good story. I liked when the man put the fish back to be with his family and friends.


Diangelo, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

You must tell the truth.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I had a friend that treats me right and doesn't talk about me.



Diangelo's Comments:

I liked this story and I think the little kids would, too.


Tabitha, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do a good deed than whoever you do it to will give you something back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes! I went to my friend's house she asked me to watch her sister for an hour or two. I said ok. When she got back, she told me to come outside to my house so I did when I got in I got a huge party. I said "thank you." I enjoyed my B-Day party.



Tabitha's Comments:

I liked your story, I liked it because of all the detail, I liked the end, thank you for your enchanting story.


sharita, age 15

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because he kept his trust.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No.



sharita's Comments:

It was a nice story.


jim, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

No one will forget a kindness.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No, a fan got knocked over.



jim's Comments:

It was great.


Tyrone, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because I never lose it.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. They gave me some money.



Tyrone's Comments:

I did not like it.


Steven, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

You get what you deserve in return.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, becaue I gave him a game and when I needed something they let me use it.



Steven's Comments:

It is a friendly story and I enjoyed it.


shameka, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

When he asked him a favor he did it and something good happened to him.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, my aunt, I washed her dishes and she bought me a pickle.



shameka's Comments:

I think the story was funny and good.


alex, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

It's just like an old proverb, what goes around comes around.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, they gave me a gift that I have always wanted, a clothing outfit.



alex's Comments:

I think the story was real cool.


brandy, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because the youth was the fish that the man threw back into the water, good things that happened to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I helped one of my best friends who wanted me to do something for her and I did. Then when I asked her to call this boy and ask him to go with me, she did.



brandy's Comments:

I thought the story was cool. It talks about if you do somthing nice to someone they will do something to help you.


joshua, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

It will come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I gave them some money.



joshua's Comments:

It was ok!!!!!!!!!


keyoshua, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because if you are realy nice to somebody and they like you, you will always have that kindness from that person.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I gave my boyfriend a letter and he wrote back.



keyoshua's Comments:

This story I thought was very funny bacause the monster was Stacy.


crystal, age 14/1/2

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because you reap what you sow.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I cleaned the house up and my mother took me to the store.



crystal's Comments:

I thought it was nice.


eric, age 15

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something good, good will come to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I washed some dishes and she gave me 20 dollars.



eric's Comments:

It was a good story because he did something nice.


Laurita, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

It would come back to you in return.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I bought my friend something from the store, and she bought me something when I asked her to.



Laurita's Comments:

I think this story is cool. And it teaches a lesson.


Angela, age 15

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you ask someone to do something, they do it. And when you do something good or bad it will return to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes! she had gone in her purse and gave me some money. I had cleaned up her whole house and yard.



Angela's Comments:

It was cool, I liked it. Please write another story and tell Mr.Elam to read it to us or something.


michael, age 15

Why is a kindness never lost?

It means something good will come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

One day, I helped this old man cut his yard and I had fun.



michael's Comments:

It was a very good story.


Tyrell, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

You would feel sad for them.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I washed a car and they gave me some candy.



Tyrell's Comments:

It was good.


christopher, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it might come back to you because you are good.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I paid for my cousin to get into Six Flags and he returned the favor.



christopher's Comments:

It was an story, I liked it, kind of funny but sad.


Holly, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

He never forgot to do what he was supposed to do.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

My mom bought me a gift and I bought her one.



Holly's Comments:

I liked your story and I enjoyed it.


Tyrell, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

You would feel sad for them.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I washed a car and they gave me some candy.



Tyrell's Comments:

It was not good.


Nicholas, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

He didn't forget him.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I bought my cousin a toy for his birthday and he bought me something back.



Nicholas's Comments:

I think it is a nice story.


Aylissa, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because he didn't forget what he did for him, he threw the fish back into the sea.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

They gave me the money, I didn't have enough to buy what I wanted to buy. When my mom bought us something from the store.



Aylissa's Comments:

I thought the monster was going to take the fisherman away from his wife. I wonder how that fish turn into a kid.


Shuquita, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because if you do something kind to someone it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, it was some money she had lost it so I returned it back to her and she let me have it.



Shuquita's Comments:

I thought it was a pretty good story. I liked it because it was funny, good, and it was a happy story, not a sad story.


jeremy, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

I think it's when people are never lost.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

YES I gave my grandmother a special gift.



jeremy's Comments:

I thought your story was very interesting.


x-zaviana, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

IF YOU DO GOOD THINGS YOU GET GOOD THINGS IN RETURN.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I HAD STRAIGHT A'S ON MY REPORT CARD SINCE I HAVE BEEN IN SCHOOL AND THEY HAVE BEEN TAKING ME TO CELEBRATION STATION EVERY YEAR OR TO OTHER FUN PLACES AND SOMETIMES SHOPPING OR OUT TO EAT.



x-zaviana's Comments:

THAT STORY WAS VERY GOOD, BECAUSE SOME PEOPLE WOULDN'T HAVE HAD THE HEART TO BE KIND TO ANYONE, AND IN YOUR STORY SOME PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE THE HEART TO DO NICE THINGS MIGHT HAVE READ YOUR STORY AND CHANGED THEIR MIND AND STARTED BEING NICE AND TREATING


michael, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it comes back.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, he gave me a gift for being nice.



michael's Comments:

I thought the story was wonderful becaue the bad guy didn't win and they got to keep the cow and they lived happily.


Porshia, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because when you do something nice for somebody they wil do something nice for you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I gave my brother some money and he gave me some money



Porshia's Comments:

It was all right.


Tyrell, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

You would feel sad for them.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I washed a car and they gave me some candy



Tyrell's Comments:

It was good.


Cochina, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

He did not forget.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

My mother took me to the Mid-South Fair. I had some fun. I rode on the Bumper Cars, it was fun. I rode the screaming ride, the swings, and the rocket.



Cochina's Comments:

I thought the story was interesting in what somebody who has love for somebody to stay with them. But the talking fish had to go on with his life.


Mario, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

He did not forget the fish, he threw it back in the sea.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, my baby sister, I told her to go get something for me and she did it for me and I did something for her right back at the some time.



Mario's Comments:

I thought about the story that it was good to me and to my classmates. I liked "The Talking Fish", almost like "Sunlight and Moonlight".


latara, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

You never forget what they did for you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I bought my friend something and she bought me something.



latara's Comments:

I loved it. It was and interesting it was a great story. I like when the fish said throw me back in the water.


Lashaunda, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

He didn't forget about the man's throwing him back in.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, my mother bought me something I wanted and couldn't buy and I let her borrow some money.



Lashaunda's Comments:

I thought the story was nice and good. I enjoyed it. It was interesting and it was fun. I liked it very much.


Aylissa, age 11

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because he didn't forget what he did for him, he threw the fish back into the sea.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

They gave me the money I didn't have enough to buy what I wanted to buy. When my mom bought us something from the store.



Aylissa's Comments:

I thought the monster was going to take the fisherman away from his wife. I wonder how that fish turn into a kid.


Greg, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

I thnk it is when you do something good you get something in return.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I helped my mom do the house when she was sick. In returen she gave me a little extra money.



Greg's Comments:

I thought it was good because it tought a lesson of friendship and in being kind you will get rewarded.


Tyrell, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

You would feel sad for them.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I washed a car and they gave me some candy.



Tyrell's Comments:

It was good.


Jenna, age 22

Why is a kindness never lost?

When you do something kind for someone, that kindness lives on and leaves behind a wonderful legacy. And that someone that you were kind to will help you out sometime.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I was friends with a in school and she always sat with me at lunchtime.



Jenna's Comments:

This was most certainly the shortest story I've read here on STGB, but it was just as nice.


keyauna, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Once you do something nice for someone they will always remember that.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Once I didn't have a ride home and a person that I kind of knew gave me a ride.



keyauna's Comments:

I really liked the story.


sequoia, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

When the worker let the fish go free.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No.



sequoia's Comments:

I think this was a good story.


michael, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because some kind people never lose.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, a whole lot of people do.



michael's Comments:

I thought the story was nice and kind.


jeffrey, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Even if you throw it in the water.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No.



jeffrey's Comments:

I thought it was really good and fun.


ashley, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

SOMEONE WHO IS KIND AND NEVER MEAN.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

YES, WHEN I WAS SICK AND MY MOM HELPED ME OUT.



ashley's Comments:

IT WAS FUNNY BUT IT'S A CRAZY STORY.


Damian, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

For what or whoever you are kind to could be kind back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I let him borrow money that he needed to eat with because he was hungry.



Damian's Comments:

I like this story because it is about kindness.


deon, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

It means a kindness man can never get lost.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I raked her yard and she gave me ten dollars just for raking her little yard.



deon's Comments:

I like the story because of the talking fish.


LaChon, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Even the kind you throw back in the sea.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes! I was in the hostpital, she got me stuff.



LaChon's Comments:

I thought the story was cute and funny.


Mallory, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

A kindness is never lost because if you do something kind like the man did in the story you will never lose it.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I was at my grandparents house and I asked my grandmother for something we both wanted,but I told her she could have it.



Mallory's Comments:

I thought it was a good story because it tells about a man who did a favor for a fish and in return the fish did something kind for the man too.


sequoia, age 12

Why is a kindness never lost?

When the worker let the fish free.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

No.



sequoia's Comments:

I think this was a good story.


Lisa, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

You never forget the kindness someone has given to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

If I babysit my niece in a emergency or help take her to the doctor my brother will take me out to eat at a fancy restarant.



Lisa's Comments:

I liked the story because it was short.


adrian, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

You never forget it.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes? She needed some money. I gave it to her and I found ten dollars.



adrian's Comments:

I thought it was very good.


chris, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it is a great thing that god gave it to us.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes" they did and I was thankful that he was my friend.



chris's Comments:

Thank you, Whootie Owl, 4 a great story.


chris, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because it is a great thing that god gave it to us.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes" they did and i was thankful that they were my friends.



chris's Comments:

Thank you, whootie owl, 4 a great story.


Tiffany, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because you should be kind to someone no matter who you are and where you come from.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. We went to the movies and he forgot his money on the dresser and I gave him five dollars. Then he paid me back by taking me to the fair.



Tiffany's Comments:

I thought this was a good story.


Melvin, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do somthing kind it will come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes I helped them with they homework so they paid me.



Melvin's Comments:

I thought it was very .


steven, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

You will never regret it because it will come back to you no matter. When you help someone you haven't given up anything.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

When I washed dishes for my mother last night and she gave me five dollars.



steven's Comments:

I think it was very nice.


tristan, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Kindness means it will always come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

One day I gave someone some money.



tristan's Comments:

I thought the story was fun and funny.


Crystal, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

It means that you can never forget it.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes! it was my mother I always do something nice for her.



Crystal's Comments:

It was very nice.


andrea, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Kindness is never lost, because no matter what you do, it's going to always come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I did something nice for someone but I don't remember them doing anything nice back to me.



andrea's Comments:

I liked the story very much.


michael m, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because if you help someone it would come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I helped an old women take her food to her car.



michael m's Comments:

What I thought about this story was I liked it because it was a good story.


ranata, age 15

Why is a kindness never lost?

You not reap what you sow and it comes back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

They did somthing nice for me.



ranata's Comments:

I did not like it beacase it was not long.


Katerina, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because if you do something good it come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, because I gave them some money and they gave me twice as much.



Katerina's Comments:

Whootie, I like the story because if you do something good they will do the same for you.


patrick t, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something good it will come come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

I gave my friend some money and he gave it back like a week later.



patrick t's Comments:

I liked this story because it shows how kindness will help you live.


lamarus, age 13

Why is a kindness never lost?

If you do something for someone or something, and it will come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes, I once gave someone some money, and they returned it.



lamarus's Comments:

i thought it was great because the man or fish helped him out by answering the monster's questions. That's kindness!


Domonica, age 14

Why is a kindness never lost?

A kindness is never lost because it means that if you do something kind it will come back to you.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

NO!!!! because I let someone borrow money and I waited for a long time and they never paid me back.



Domonica's Comments:

I thought it was good because it reminded me of someone.


SIDDIQ, age 11

Find three times in the story when someone cared about someone else.

BECAUSE ALLAH NEVER FORGETS U.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

MY COUSIN BOUGHT ME A MECCA SHIRT BECAUSE I LET HIM GET MY PLAYSTATION.



SIDDIQ's Comments:

HEY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE STORY WAS THE BEST STORY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! because of the monster. he was the best 1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Brian, age 8

Why is a kindness never lost?

The fish told him such nice things about his family and friends.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?




Brian's Comments:

It was a nice story because of how the youth answered the questions instead of the worker and his wife.


kristen, age 7

Why is a kindness never lost?

Because people never forget a kind act.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

Yes. I prayed for the Johnsons and they have been nice to me.



kristen's Comments:

It was great.


Cathy, age 43

Why is a kindness never lost?

The kindness is always remembered by whoever receives it.

Did someone you once treated nicely ever do something nice in return for you? What happened?

yes



Cathy's Comments:

I really enjoyed it and think that my boys will also enjoy reading it.



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