Read together
Once upon a time in a far-off landlocked kingdom, there was a species of tiny creatures called the Peaties. They lived in the bogs and swamps, weaving their homes from peat and living off the plants that surrounded them. One day, a legend began to spread amongst the Peaties about a mysterious creature that lived in a nearby loch. The creature, they said, was so big that it could be heard using its powerful sonar, echoing through the swampy bogs. But when a group of Peaties went to investigate, they discovered that the creature was just a hoax made up by a mischievous bale of hay. The Peaties had a good laugh and continued with their peaceful lives in the swamp. The end.
Talk about it
Reflection
- What kind of creatures are the Peaties?
- What was the legend about the creature in the loch?
- How did the Peaties find out the creature was a hoax?
- How did the Peaties feel when they realized it was a hoax?
- Why do you think the bale of hay made up the story about the creature in the loch?