Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived a crooked little wolf who loved to play.
He'd growl and he'd howl with all his might,
But his tummy grumbled, hungry all night.

He searched and he searched for something to gnaw,
But his teeth were too small, and his paws too raw.
So he looked for an utensil to help him out,
And found some kelp that he began to scout.

He nibbled and chewed, using all his sinew,
Until he found some ribs, and he let out a hew.
But as he ate, an omen appeared,
And he realized his hunger, he must soon clear.

He decided to cease his search for more,
And let his belly rest, like never before.
For in this land, food was scarce,
And he must be careful, to avoid any scare.

So the crooked little wolf, with a scarce appetite,
Learned a lesson that day, and it felt just right.
He found that sometimes, it's best to take a break,
And wait for the next meal, for your own sake.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about "The Crooked Little Wolf's Hungry Adventure":

1. Why was the wolf hungry in the first place?
2. How did the wolf try to find food, and what did he learn along the way?
3. What is the lesson that the wolf learned about being patient?
4. Why do you think it's important to take a break sometimes, even when you're hungry or want something really badly?
5. If you were in the wolf's situation, what would you have done differently, and why?