Once upon a time, in a land far away,
There lived a short and curly animal, who loved to play.
With a tail so long and furry, it would sway,
Whenever this friendly creature went out to play.

One day, it met a kind person, with a smile so bright,
Who looked at the animal and said, "What a sight!"
"I've never seen a creature with a tail so long,
It's like a rope, but fuzzy and strong!"

The animal jumped and wagged its tail with glee,
It knew this person was someone special indeed.
Together they explored the meadows and hills,
Running and playing, and having such thrills.

From that day on, the animal and the person,
Became the best of friends, like no other version.
They roamed the land and went on many adventures,
With the animal's long tail, it felt like flying without wings!

And so, my dear young friends, remember this tale,
That no matter who you meet, be kind and never bail.
For like the short and curly animal with the long tail,
You too can find a special friend to share your tale!

Reflections

1. What kind of animal do you think the short and curly animal might be?
2. What did the person think of the animal when they first met?
3. How did the animal and the person become friends?
4. What adventures did the animal and the person have together?
5. What can we learn from the story about being kind to others?