This passage tells the story of a young boy who is afraid because of his small size. He has various fears, like drowning in a bathtub, getting stuck in an elevator, or not being able to reach things. However, his fear disappears when he rescues a kitten from a tree. Later, he faces a thunderstorm alone but is comforted by a small visitor who brings him treats. Together, they embark on an investigation to find hidden drawings.
Here are the key facts extracted from the provided text:
1. The story mentions "spooky magic stories" that all children love to tell.
2. It introduces a boy who was afraid to be small and lived on the 139th floor of a building.
3. The boy feared various things like the bathtub overflowing, going out for a walk, and using the elevator.
4. He also feared being unable to open a jam jar and having it fall on him.
5. The boy felt scared because he couldn't ride an adult bike.
6. He found a kitten on the street one day and took it home.
7. The kitten's presence helped the boy overcome his fear of being small.
8. The story transitions to another character, a grandson who rejects his grandmother's food.
9. The grandson wishes for chocolate-covered tomatoes and throws a tomato against the wall, leaving a stain.
10. The grandson calls for his grandmother but she doesn't respond.
11. The boy hears strange noises in the house, like the refrigerator making sounds.
12. He decides to clean the red stain on the wall and gets scared.
13. The story mentions thunder and a storm outside.
14. Someone knocks on the door, and the boy opens it to find a little man.
15. The little man offers the boy his favorite foods and is concerned about his well-being.
16. The boy assures the little man that he's not scared of thunder and lightning.
17. The boy quickly cleans the stain before his grandmother leaves.
18. The little man talks about helping with chores and maintaining a clean home.
19. The story hints at an investigation related to drawings, involving 23 points.
20. The text ends with a mention of pressing more.
These are the key facts without including any opinions or interpretations.