Billy the Bamboo’s Dream

Billy the Bamboo’s Dream

Letter One: From the Valley. March 6th, 2010 Dear Flora, How are you? It rains a lot these days. I'm growing fast. My sisters and brothers have grown up and gone out into the world. Now they are chairs, boats, and beautiful chopsticks. I can't wait to grow up. I have a dream. When I grow up I want to be a part of a house. How about you? Best wishes. Yours sincerely, Billy

Letter Two: From the Factory April 12th, 2010 Dear Flora, I have big news for you. Some friends and l took a train and travelled a long way. Now we're in a big factory. I heard that people would make us into chopsticks. That is not my dream, but I think beautiful chopsticks are also good. My cousin David was made into chopsticks. Now he is in the USA and everyone there likes him. Kind regards. Yours, Billy

Letter Three: From the Restaurant June 22nd, 2010 Dear Flora, I am not beautiful chopsticks like my cousin David, but disposable chopsticks. I don't like that. lsn’t it banned to use disposable chopsticks? 1 can't understand. Maybe l will be thrown away tomorrow. Maybe l can't write to you any more. Oh, farewell my dear friend! Take good care of yourself. Sincerely yours, Billy

Letter Four: From. . . a House October 10th, 2010 Dear Flora, Can you believe it? I am a part of a house now! In my last letter, I told you that l was made into disposable chopsticks. I was so sad about that. Someone threw me away after a meal. But you know what? A boy picked me up and made me into a part of a house! Look! I realized my dream! Wishing you all the best. Yours, Billy