Set against the backdrop of a Halloween party at school, the narrative revolves around Pat and his pet frog, Rex. The excitement starts when Rex, dressed in a red cape, slips out of his tank and goes missing in the middle of the party. Pat stumbles upon something red hidden in the apple tub, leading to the reveal that it's Rex, not a 'flying apple.' The tale concludes with Rex, crowned the king of the Halloween party, having a peaceful nap while he dreams of apples.
The story is made up of 120 words. "Halloween," "farmer," "wearing," "children," and "royal" may be challenging words for early readers.