Once upon a time, in a lush green habitat lived a little rodent with a special ability. He was faster, smarter and braver than all the other rodents in the forest. One day, while exploring the dense undergrowth, he stumbled upon a field guide, which he used to learn about the creatures that lived in the woods. He discovered that predators roamed the forest, always on the lookout for their next prey. The little rodent knew that he had to be careful and use his special abilities to avoid becoming the next meal. He spent his days gathering food and observing the predators, learning their habits and how to avoid them. With the help of his newly acquired knowledge, the little rodent lived a long and happy life, always one step ahead of the predators. The end.

Reflections

1. Why was the rodent special compared to other rodents in the forest?
2. What did the rodent learn from the field guide?
3. How did the rodent use his knowledge to avoid becoming prey for predators?
4. Do you think the little rodent was brave or smart? Why?