Once upon a time, in a world so wide
There lived creatures of every shape and size
A rhino with a horn so sharp and strong
And a rabbit with ears that were long

A rocket flew by, up in the sky
While a robot beeped as it passed by
On roller skates, a raccoon zipped around
While a recorder played a merry sound

In the kitchen, a roast chicken was cooking
As outside, a race car was loudly zooming
And on a cozy rug made of wool
Sat a child who dreamed of adventures full

Amidst the rocks, they let their imagination soar
As they pictured themselves exploring distant shores
With all these friends by their side
There was no limit to where they could glide

So, let's take a cue from this little child
And let our imaginations run wild
For the world is full of wonder and surprise
Just waiting for us to open our eyes.

Reflections

Here are a few questions that could help kids think more deeply about the poem:

1. Who was your favorite character in the poem, and why?
2. What kinds of adventures do you think the child in the poem might have with all of their friends?
3. Can you think of any other creatures or objects that might make good additions to the child's group of friends?
4. The poem mentions both real things (like a roast chicken) and imaginary things (like a robot). What other things can you think of that are real, and what other things can you think of that are imaginary?
5. How do you think the child in the poem feels when they are imagining all of these adventures with their friends?