Once upon a time, in a forest lived a strong and mighty bear. He had big muscles to protect his family and friends. One day, he noticed that the soil in his forest wasn't as fertile as it used to be. The plants weren't growing as tall and strong as they used to.

The bear knew that the soil needed nutrients to be healthy, so he went on a mission to find the perfect fertilizer. He asked around, and finally found a wise old owl who told him about a special kind of fertilizer made from nuts. The owl said that the nuts were full of important nutrients that would help the soil grow healthy plants.

The bear was determined to get the nuts, but he couldn't do it alone. He needed a mate to help him gather enough nuts for the entire forest. So, he went looking for the strongest and bravest animal in the forest to be his mate. He finally found a squirrel who was willing to help.

Together, the bear and the squirrel gathered enough nuts to make the special fertilizer. They spread the fertilizer all over the forest and watched as the plants grew taller and stronger. The bear and the squirrel became the best of friends and protected the forest together, making sure that the soil always had enough nutrients to keep the plants healthy.

And that, my dear children, is why it's important to take care of the soil and protect it, so that the plants can grow strong and healthy.

Reflections

1. Why did the bear need a mate to help gather nuts?
2. What was the special fertilizer made of?
3. Why was it important to protect the soil?
4. How did the bear and the squirrel become friends?
5. What happened to the plants after they spread the fertilizer?