In a land of make-believe,
Where the sun always shines,
Lived a group of creatures,
With different traits and designs.

There was a witty fox,
Who loved to crack a joke,
And a warm-hearted bear,
Who always shared his cloak.

An urbane raccoon,
With manners oh-so-fine,
And a vicious snake,
Who gave a wicked grin.

A vain peacock,
Proud of his feathers bright,
And a violent lion,
With a roar that shook with might.

But the wisest of them all,
Was a wise old owl,
With his keen insight,
He prevented any foul.

Together they roamed,
In this magical land,
With their strengths and weaknesses,
All part of their band.

For in their differences,
Lay their greatest strength,
A lesson for us all,
To celebrate each other's length.

Reflections

1. Who was your favorite character in the story, and why?
2. How did the creatures' different personalities and strengths help them work together as a team?
3. Have you ever had to work with someone who was very different from you? How did you handle it?
4. What do you think the wise old owl meant when he said that the creatures' differences were their greatest strength?
5. If you could create your own magical creature, what kind of personality and strengths would it have?