Once upon a time, there was a little creature named Wally the Vertebrate. Wally had a strong spinal cord and bones filled with nutritious bone marrow. He also had two legs with muscles, tendons, and appendages that helped him move and explore his world.

One day, Wally stumbled upon a delicious field filled with tasty legumes. He was so excited to feast on the tasty treats that he began to run and jump with joy. But as he was jumping, he felt a sharp pain in his leg. He looked down and saw that one of his appendages had become hurt.

Wally didn't know what to do, so he decided to go see the wise old owl who lived in the forest. The owl listened to Wally's problem and told him that he needed to take care of his hinge and ball-and-socket joints, as they were essential for his movements.

Wally learned that he needed to eat nutritious foods like legumes and exercise regularly to keep his joints and bones healthy. He also learned that he needed to stretch his muscles and tendons before and after exercising to prevent injuries.

With the owl's guidance, Wally took good care of his joints and bones and soon, his hurt appendage was all better. From that day on, Wally made sure to take care of his body by eating healthy, exercising, and stretching. And he lived happily ever after, exploring and having adventures with ease.

The end.

Reflections

1. What did Wally learn about taking care of his joints and bones?
2. Why was Wally's appendage hurt in the story?
3. What did the wise old owl tell Wally about his joints and bones?
4. What did Wally do to take care of his body after learning from the owl?
5. Why is it important to take care of your joints and bones?
6. What are some things you can do to keep your joints and bones healthy?