Once upon a time, on a hot savanna in Africa, lived a variety of different animals. They had to adapt to their environment to survive, but only one species was dominant on the savanna - the prehistoric omnivore. This animal was called the Graze-a-lot and it ate both plants and animals.

The other animals on the savanna were a bit hostile towards the Graze-a-lot because it was always eating their food and taking over their space. But, the Graze-a-lot was not too worried. It was strong and could protect itself.

One day, all the animals on the savanna were invited to a big court in the center of the savanna. The king of the animals, a wise old elephant, was going to solve a big problem. The problem was that the Graze-a-lot was eating too much and there wasn't enough food for all the other animals.

The court began and all the animals spoke their minds. They were very upset with the Graze-a-lot and wanted it to change its ways. But, the Graze-a-lot was not ready to change. It liked eating and didn't want to stop.

Just then, a little bird flew into the court. It had an idea! It suggested that the Graze-a-lot could graze in one part of the savanna, and the other animals could graze in another part. That way, there would be enough food for everyone.

The Graze-a-lot thought about this idea and finally agreed. From that day on, all the animals on the savanna lived in peace. The Graze-a-lot grazed in its own part of the savanna, and the other animals had enough food to eat. They were all happy and the savanna was a peaceful place once again.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was the problem on the savanna at the beginning of the story?
2. How did the Graze-a-lot change its behavior to help solve the problem?
3. What was the solution that the little bird suggested?
4. Why was the savanna a peaceful place at the end of the story?
5. What do you think would have happened if the Graze-a-lot did not agree to change its ways?
6. What can you learn from this story about cooperation and finding solutions to problems?