Come children, gather 'round and hear
A tale of lands both far and near
Of mountains high and oceans wide
And how they all fit side by side

First we have a nation grand
A place where people work and stand
With cities, towns, and fields of green
The best you've ever seen

Next up, a mesa, flat on top
A landform that will never stop
A towering rock with a view
Of skies that are always blue

And then we have the ocean deep
A vast expanse that never sleeps
With waves that crash and dolphins play
And creatures we may see one day

A peak so tall it touches clouds
A sight that always leaves us wowed
With snow and ice that never thaw
And a view that leaves us in awe

A peninsula, surrounded by sea
A landform where we love to be
With beaches, cliffs, and hidden coves
A place where nature always roves

Two lines that never touch or meet
A parallel, oh so neat
It's a line that goes on and on
A never-ending marathon

Up north, a land of snow and ice
A place that's really quite nice
With polar bears and penguins too
And skies that shine a brilliant blue

An oasis in the desert heat
A place to rest our weary feet
With palms and water, what a treat
A place where life is oh so sweet

A mountain range that's really grand
A sight that's truly one of a kind
With forests, streams, and wildlife too
A place where dreams and nature come true

And finally, a meridian line
A place where east meets west just fine
It's a line that helps us understand
Where we are in this big, wide land

So now you know these words so grand
And how they fit into our land
Remember, nature's beauty never ends
So go explore, and make some friends!

Reflections

1. What was the mouse's name and how did he show bravery?
2. What challenges did the mouse face throughout the story, and how did he overcome them?
3. How did the mouse feel when he was in danger, and what did he do to stay calm and focused?
4. What do you think the mouse learned about himself and his own abilities as he went on his adventure?
5. If you were in the mouse's situation, what would you have done differently, and why?