In the cold winter, the little match girl was walking barefoot on the street. Her hair was messy, and her clothes were so thin that they could not keep out the biting wind. She held a bundle of matches tightly in her hand, hoping to sell them for some money to buy food and warm clothes.

But no one cared about her. People hurried past her, wrapped in thick coats, ignoring her pitiful figure. The little match girl felt very hungry and cold. She dared not go home because she had not sold any matches. If she went back empty-handed, her father would surely beat her.

She sat down at the corner of the wall and lit a match. Through the flame, she saw a warm stove, but when the match went out, it disappeared like a dream. She lit another match, and this time she saw a delicious dinner - a steaming roasted goose with an apple sauce. When the match went out, the table vanished.

Finally, she lit all the matches in her hand. In the bright light, she saw her grandmother, who loved her most in this world. Grandma stretched out her arms and took the little match girl into them. They flew high up into the sky, far away from the cold and suffering.

The next morning, people found the little match girl lying on the ground, frozen to death. But on her face was a smile, as if she had seen the most beautiful thing in the world.

This story is full of sorrow and warmth, telling us to care for those in need and cherish the happiness we have.