The following story is considered appropriate for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 10.</p>

In the small Enchanted Village, where the days were sunny and the nights sparkled with fireflies, the children discovered some worrying news: the Gomez family, much loved in the town, was going through financial difficulties. Sofia, an energetic girl with a passion for bicycles, had a great idea.

“What if we organize a bicycle race to raise funds and help the Gomez family?” Sofia suggested to her friends.

Tomás, always creative, was excited.
“I can make the posters and signs!”

Carla, an expert in mechanics, nodded.
“I will repair the old bicycles so that everyone can participate.”

Lucas, a shy but very supportive boy, added:
“I can sell lemonade during the race to raise more funds.”

Soon, the whole town was involved in the preparations. Tomas designed colorful posters with pictures of bicycles and balloons, while Carla worked in her small workshop repairing wheels and adjusting brakes. Lucas set up a lemonade stand decorated with flowers, and Sofia went around the town encouraging everyone to participate.

The big day arrived. The children gathered in the main square, where the race course had been laid out. The bikes glistened in the sun, and the atmosphere was full of excitement. Adults and children lined up to cheer. Before the start, Sofia raised her voice:
—Today is not about who wins. It is about that together we can make a difference.

The race began with laughter and enthusiasm. Each child had his or her own unique style: Tomas was fast but clumsy in the turns, Carla moved forward with precision, and Sofia pedaled with energy, encouraging the others. Lucas, who did not feel ready to compete, decided to follow the event from his lemonade stand, cheering on the runners with a big smile.

In the middle of the race, a tire on Tomas’s bike got a flat. He tried to fix it, but he couldn’t do it alone. Sofia stopped when she saw him.
«Don’t worry, I’ll help you!» she exclaimed.

Soon, Carla stopped to help too. The three of them, working together, managed to repair the wheel. Although they lost time, they rejoined the race with more spirit than ever.

When they reached the finish line, applause resounded throughout the town. No one talked about who won or lost; everyone celebrated the effort and unity. When they added up the funds raised, they realized that they had exceeded their expectations. The Gomez family, excited, thanked them with tears in their eyes.

«We don’t know how to thank you. Your generosity means everything to us.»

That night, the Enchanted Village shone brighter than ever. The children, exhausted but happy, reflected on what they had achieved.

«The real victory was working together to help someone else,» said Sofia.

Since then, the bike race became an annual tradition in the village, reminding everyone that solidarity and perseverance are the wheels that move hearts.