Once upon a time in a garden green,
Lived many animals, happy and serene.
There was a turtle who moved real slow,
And a goldfish who swam to and fro.

A little mouse scurried across the way,
While a faithful dog wagged his tail all day.
In his cozy cage, a hamster spun his wheel,
And a cat lazily basked in the sun's warm feel.

A bouncy bunny hopped by with glee,
And a bird perched on a nearby tree.
They all lived together, big and small,
In a friendly world where love did call.

They played and ate and napped together,
In any kind of weather.
Each one unique and special too,
With something different to offer, it's true.

So if you see them in your dreams tonight,
Remember they're all friends, everything is alright.
And when you wake up in the morning light,
You too can share love, and make the world bright!

Reflections

Here are a few questions that kids can think about after reading "A Garden of Animal Friends":

1. What kind of animal would you like to be if you could choose, and why?
2. Which animal in the story did you relate to the most, and why?
3. How did the different animals in the story get along with each other?
4. What did you learn about friendship from the animals in the story?
5. What would you do to help make sure that everyone gets along in your community, just like the animals in the story?