Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived a young boy named Jay.
He was brave and strong, with a heart of gold,
And loved to explore, both new and old.

One day, while out on a walk,
Jay stumbled upon a branch, that he thought he'd talk.
He picked it up and began to play,
Using it as a sword, to fight off his foes that day.

As he walked on, he noticed a bird's nest,
High up in a tree, where it could rest.
The nest was made of bread and twigs,
And it made Jay think of his own little digs.

He had a box that he kept his toys in,
And a bottom drawer where his clothes would spin.
But he realized, with a pang of sorrow,
That he had nothing to drink, not even a bottle to borrow.

So he searched and searched, and finally found,
A bowl of water, left on the ground.
He took a sip and felt so refreshed,
And continued on his journey, feeling his best.

And that's the story of Jay, the boy so bold,
Who found a branch, a bird's nest, and more to behold.
He learned to take breaks, to rest and to drink,
And that's how he was able to explore and not sink.

Reflections

1. Who is the main character of the story, and what makes him brave?
2. What did Jay use the branch for, and why do you think he did that?
3. How did Jay feel when he found the bird's nest, and why do you think he felt that way?
4. Why do you think it's important to take breaks and stay hydrated, like Jay did?
5. Can you think of a time when you went on an adventure like Jay, and what did you discover?