Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there was a little lamb named RAM. RAM was very SAD because he had lost his best friend, a ham named HAM. They had played together every day in the lush green fields that surrounded their farm. But one day, HAM went missing and RAM couldn't find him anywhere.

RAM searched high and low, through the fields and over the hills, but he couldn't find a trace of his dear friend. He asked all the other animals on the farm if they had seen HAM, but they hadn't. RAM was so SAD that he stopped eating and playing. He just lay in the fields, moping and feeling sorry for himself.

One day, while RAM was lying in the fields, he saw a butterfly fluttering by. It reminded him of the time when he and HAM had chased butterflies together. RAM decided to get up and follow the butterfly, hoping that it would lead him to his friend.

The butterfly led RAM to a big old dam at the edge of the farm. RAM had never been to the dam before and was curious to see what was there. As he approached, he heard a familiar sound. It was the sound of HAM's laughter! RAM couldn't believe it, he had found his friend!

HAM had been exploring the dam and had gotten stuck on the other side. But he had made a new friend, a kind old beaver named JAM. JAM had helped HAM cross the dam and had been taking care of him ever since.

RAM was overjoyed to see his best friend again. The three of them played together for the rest of the day, chasing butterflies and having a JAM. RAM was no longer SAD, he was happy to have his friend back. And from that day on, RAM, HAM, and JAM were inseparable.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why was RAM sad at the beginning of the story?
2. How did RAM feel when he couldn't find his friend, HAM?
3. How did RAM feel when he found out that HAM was at the dam?
4. Who helped RAM find his friend, HAM?
5. How did RAM feel at the end of the story?