Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there was a civilization that lived on a huge sand dune. The dune was surrounded by a sandbar that kept the people safe from the harsh desert winds. The people of this civilization were proud of their home, but they were also very isolated from the rest of the world.

One day, a group of people from the civilization decided to go on an excursion to explore the surrounding desert. They rode on camels and took with them food and water for their journey. After several days of traveling, they came upon a small foal who was lost and vulnerable. The people were very kind, and they took the foal with them to their village on the sand dune.

The foal was welcomed with open arms, and soon it became a favorite of the children in the village. The foal was given a muzzle to wear so it wouldn't eat all the crops in the fields. The people of the village took very good care of the foal, and it became a happy and playful addition to the community.

Years went by, and the foal grew into a strong and beautiful horse. The people of the village never forgot the kindness of the travelers who had rescued the foal, and they told the story to all who would listen. The story became a symbol of hope for the people of the isolated sand dune, reminding them that even in the most vulnerable of times, kindness can always be found.

And so, the foal became a legend in the civilization, and the people never forgot the kindness that was shown to the lonely, vulnerable creature. They knew that no matter how isolated they were, there would always be love and kindness to be found in their world.

Reflections

1. What made the foal vulnerable in the story?
2. Why did the people of the sand dune civilization decide to take the foal with them?
3. How did the foal become a legend in the civilization?
4. What did the story teach us about kindness and hope?
5. What would you have done if you were one of the travelers who found the lost foal?
6. How do you think the people of the sand dune civilization felt about the foal when it first arrived?
7. Do you think the foal was happy in its new home on the sand dune? Why or why not?
8. How does the sandbar in the story protect the people of the civilization?
9. What does the excursion represent in the story?
10. Can you think of a real-life situation where someone showed kindness to a vulnerable animal?