企鹅少儿英语阅读丛书 07 - A Present for Charlie.pdf

Grandpa had photographs from all over the world, but there was one photograph in his album that his grandsons liked best. It was definitely awesome! 3 “Is that really Grandpa?” Craig asked in amazement. “He’s so young!” “It’s Grandpa, all right,” said Charlie, “and he’s riding a go-cart. Wouldn’t it be great to have a go-cart!” 4 That night, Craig thought about a present for Charlie. His birthday was one week from Saturday. Craig couldn’t buy him a go-cart, but he did have a terrific idea for a present. 5 The next day, Craig found Grandpa working in the shed. “Grandpa,” he said, “I was wondering if you could help me make Charlie a go-cart for his birthday. I know I’ve seen some wheels in this shed.” 6 “Oh, yes!” said Grandpa. “I had lots of fun on my go-cart when I was your age, and Charlie will too.” 7 PAINT Grandpa found the wheels Craig had seen, and then he and Craig sorted out the wood that they needed. They gathered some tools, and Craig discovered a can of bright red paint. 9 Grandpa and Craig worked together to make the go-cart the entire week. If Craig saw Charlie coming, he would quickly shut the door of the shed. 10 When the go-cart was finished, Craig carefully began to paint the go-cart a bright fire-engine red. “It looks like a million dollars!” laughed Grandpa. “When the paint is dry, we’ll attach the steering rope.” 11 On the morning of Charlie’s birthday, Grandpa helped Craig bring the go-cart up the driveway to th