以下是一個短篇英文童話故事：
The Little Match Girl
Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved to play in the street and light matches. One cold winter night, she was walking along the street with her matches in her pocket. She was playing with her matches when she suddenly saw a homeless dog shivering in the cold. She took out all her matches and lit them one by one, until she had enough light to warm the dog up.
The dog thanked her and wagged his tail as he warmed up. The little girl felt happy and continued to light matches to keep the dog warm. But as she walked along the street, she saw many other homeless animals, including birds and rabbits. She lit matches for them all and shared her warmth with them.
Finally, she came across a kind-hearted man who was also walking along the street. He was amazed by the little girl’s kindness and generosity. He took her home and cared for her until her family came to collect her.
From then on, the little girl’s story inspired others to be kind and generous, even in the face of adversity. She became a symbol of hope and compassion for many people.
This story teaches us that kindness and generosity are the best way to combat adversity and bring joy to others. It also reminds us that we should always be kind to those who are less fortunate than us, even in the face of hardships.