Once upon a time, near a pond so blue,
Lived some creatures, as cute as could be,
A frog, a turtle, and fish, too,
A swan, a duck, all friends, you see.

The frog, so jolly, would hop and croak,
The turtle, so slow, would crawl and poke,
The fish, so bright, would swim and shine,
All playing together, having a good time.

The swan, so graceful, would glide and float,
The duck, so silly, would quack and gloat,
Together, they'd swim, and have some fun,
Splashing and playing, under the sun.

Around the pond, they'd roam and play,
Jumping and splashing, all through the day,
And when the moon would rise at night,
They'd all tuck in, safe and tight.

So if you visit, that pond so grand,
Take a look, at this happy band,
Of creatures, friends, so fond and true,
The frog, the turtle, fish, swan, and duck, too.

Reflections

1. Who are the main characters in the story?
2. Where do the characters live and play?
3. What are some of the activities the characters do together?
4. How do the characters get along with each other?
5. What is your favorite character in the story and why?
6. How do you think the characters feel about each other?
7. What lesson can we learn from the story about friendship?
8. Can you think of a time when you played with your friends like the characters in the story?
9. How would you feel if you lived near a pond like the characters in the story?
10. What other animals do you think could be friends with the characters in the story?