In a world so vast and wide,
Different countries, cultures, side by side,
Let's learn about them all with pride,
Starting with the ones we'll choose to abide.

French, oh la la, we'll start with them,
Croissants, baguettes, and the Eiffel Tower, amen!
Bonjour, comment ça va? Say it with a smile,
And don't forget the famous French kiss style.

Next up, the Russians, with their hats so furry,
Vodka, matryoshka dolls, and ballet, don't you worry,
Say "Zdravstvuyte" to greet them well,
And learn to dance like a Russian belle.

Mexico, oh Mexico, with its spicy taste,
Tacos, burritos, and fiestas never go to waste,
Hola amigos, let's learn to say,
And dance the Mexican hat dance, hip-hip hooray!

The British, with their tea and biscuits,
Queen Elizabeth, Sherlock Holmes, and their accents, exquisite,
Say "Cheerio" to bid them farewell,
And learn to play cricket like a pro as well.

The Americans, with their burgers and fries,
Hollywood, skyscrapers, and apple pies,
"Hey there", is how you say hello,
And learn to sing the Star-Spangled Banner, don't you know.

The Aussies, with their sunny beaches,
Kangaroos, boomerangs, and barbecue dishes,
G'day mate, is how they say hi,
And learn to surf those waves so high.

Last but not least, the Spanish, with their flamenco dance,
Paella, bullfights, and the language that enchants,
Hola, cómo estás? Is how you greet,
And learn to move those feet to the beat.

So many countries, so much to explore,
Let's learn about them more and more,
With an open mind and heart galore,
Our world will surely be a better place than before.

Reflections

1. What made the forest magical?
2. How did the main character feel when she first discovered the forest?
3. Which creature did the main character befriend first and what was special about it?
4. What challenges did the main character face when she got lost in the forest?
5. What did the main character learn about herself during her journey in the forest?
6. How did the main character finally find her way back home?
7. If you could visit the enchanted forest, what kind of creature would you want to befriend? Why?
8. What lesson did the story teach you?