My name is [Astrid](PJ6YQG45), and guess what? Hooray! It's my birthday, let's go axe-shopping today!

We head to the market with [Daddy](S763MX7D) and [Mummy](YFH2YNZQ). We stop to get sweets for my tummy.

We arrive at the blacksmith's shop very quick. [Daddy](S763MX7D) says, 'Off you go, [Astrid](PJ6YQG45)—you get to pick!'

I lift up an axe, but I frown right away, 'This one is too small. Take it away!'

The blacksmith says, 'Try this one instead.' I hoist it up high, then shake my head: 'This axe is too big, it’s heavy and wide.'

I spot one more hanging up on the wall. This axe is too heavy, and it starts to fall. Crash, bang, boom, the axe hit the floor!

Feeling quite tired, I sigh with a groan, 'I’ll never find an axe to call my own.'

Then suddenly, look! A chest made of gold. I lift up the lid, what a joy to behold!

We head back home so [Mummy](YFH2YNZQ) can bake. After a while, she brings out the cake.

I use my new axe to slice it—'Beware!' The cake explodes and goes everywhere!