In the jungle, there's a cat
With fur so soft, imagine that!
He prowls and hunts with grace and skill
And catches prey with just one thrill

Beneath the moon, a bat takes flight
Its wings so wide, such a sight!
It flaps and swoops with all its might
And dances through the dark of night

In the park, a squirrel darts by
Collecting nuts, so swift and spry
With bushy tail and nimble paws
It leaps and scurries without pause

Beneath the sea, a fish swims fast
Through coral reefs and seaweed cast
With shiny scales and fins so bright
It glides through waters day and night

Across the desert, a camel strides
With humps that store what it needs inside
It braves the heat with strength and poise
And treks through sand without much noise

In the garden, a rabbit hops
With fluffy tail and long, strong legs that pop
It nibbles on veggies, fresh and green
And bounces through flowers, bright and clean

In the woods, an owl hoots and calls
Its feathers soft, like fluffy balls
It perches high on a tree so tall
And watches over creatures, big and small

On the path, a tortoise walks slow
With shell so hard, like a house to go
It carries its home wherever it roams
And never tires of its wandering dome

In the fields, a donkey brays loud
With ears so long, like a circus crowd
It carries loads with patience and grace
And trots through fields at its own pace

In the sky, a bird takes flight
With wings so free, what a delight!
It soars and glides on currents strong
And sings a song, like a happy throng

So, my young friends, with these creatures grand
There's so much to see, and so much to understand
In the world around us, with each and every clime
A world full of wonders, so unique, so divine!

Reflections

1. What was your favorite animal mentioned in the poem and why?
2. What kind of animal do you think you would be if you lived in the jungle or the desert?
3. How are the animals in the poem different from each other?
4. What are some ways that animals help each other in nature?
5. What can we learn from the animals in the poem about being kind to others and appreciating our differences?