Once upon a time, in a land far away,
There was a young child who loved to play,
With a teddy bear in hand, and a book in sight,
They would journey to far-off lands day and night.

One day, they decided to play with a ball,
And bounced it high, high up to the wall,
The teddy bear watched with glee and cheer,
As the child ran after the ball, far and near.

But oh! It was getting quite cold,
So the child put on their favorite hat so bold,
And laced up their shoes, nice and tight,
Ready to continue their adventure in the night.

As they lay down with the blanket to rest,
The child thought of all the fun they had, feeling blessed,
With their trusty teddy bear by their side,
And all their favorite things that never hide.

So young ones, remember this tale of play,
And hold onto your favorite things every day,
Your teddy bear, book, ball, hat, shoes, and blanket too,
Will always bring joy and adventure to you.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What did the child enjoy doing with their teddy bear?
2. What did the child put on to keep warm when it got cold?
3. What did the child and their teddy bear do with the ball?
4. What did the child and their teddy bear imagine when reading the book?
5. Why do you think the child loved their teddy bear so much?
6. Have you ever had a special toy or stuffed animal that you loved to play with?
7. What adventures would you like to go on with your favorite toy or stuffed animal?