What is the theme of a story in kids terms?

Imagine a story is like a big puzzle, and the theme is like the picture you make when you put all the pieces together. It's the main idea or lesson the story is trying to teach you.

Here are some examples of themes:

* Friendship: A story about two friends who learn to help each other.

* Courage: A story about a scared character who overcomes their fear.

* Kindness: A story about someone who helps others in need.

* Imagination: A story where a character uses their imagination to solve problems.

* Being yourself: A story about a character who learns to be proud of who they are.

So when you read a story, think about what the main message is, what the characters learn, and what you can learn too!