Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived a group of kitties, who loved to play.
Tom the tabby was the leader of the crew,
And his friends followed him in everything they do.

There was a Persian with long, silky hair,
And a Siberian with a fluffy coat, so rare.
The Marmalade had fur as orange as can be,
While the Oriental was as sleek as could be.

But the star of the show was the Siamese,
With blue eyes and fur that was sure to please.
They all played together, all day and night,
With pouncing and meowing, they gave such a fright.

But when it was time for bed, they curled up tight,
And slept the whole night, until morning light.
So if you ever need a friend, just like that,
Find a kitty, any kitty, they'll make you happy, that's a fact!

Reflections

1. Who was the leader of the feline crew and what made him a good leader?
2. What were the unique characteristics of each of Tom's feline friends?
3. What kind of games did the cats play together?
4. How did the cats behave when it was time for bed?
5. If you had to pick a favorite cat from the story, which one would it be and why?