Once upon a time, in a land far away
There lived a group of friends who loved to play
They were all different, but that was okay
Each one unique in their own special way

There was a big elephant, so strong and grand
With a trunk so long, he could reach any land
And a wide smile that stretched from ear to ear
He loved to play and have no fear

Next to him was a giraffe, so tall and lean
With a long neck, the tallest you've ever seen
She could see for miles and miles ahead
And always knew where her friends led

A narrow snake slithered along the ground
With a long body that twisted around
He was quick and sneaky, but not too mean
And loved to play hide-and-seek on the scene

A short bunny hopped around with glee
So small and fluffy, she was fun to see
She loved to run and play all day
And nibble on carrots along the way

Lastly, a wise owl sat up high
With big eyes that could see the sky
She watched over her friends with care
And made sure they were safe everywhere

So you see, my dear little ones
No matter how different we may become
We can all be friends and have some fun
In a world where diversity is always welcome!

Reflections

1. Who are the different animal friends in the poem, and what makes them unique?
2. How do the animal friends play and have fun together, despite their differences?
3. Why is it important to be accepting and welcoming of people and animals who are different from us?
4. What can we learn from the animal friends in the poem about friendship and diversity?
5. How can we apply the lessons from the poem to our own lives and interactions with others?