Once upon a time, on a vast prairie lived many different types of animals. Each creature had its own unique habitat, where they felt safe and secure. One day, a pioneer family traveled across the prairie and set up camp. They noticed that the prairie was home to many mammals, like antelopes, rabbits, and squirrels. However, they also saw that the prairie was inhabited by predators, like wolves and coyotes, who hunted these mammals for food.

The pioneer family decided to help protect the prairie's inhabitants by building a burrow for them to live in. The burrow was a safe place for the mammals to hide from their predators. Over time, a colony of mammals grew in the burrow and the pioneer family became their guardians.

The colony of mammals thrived in their new home and formed a close-knit coterie. They were grateful to the pioneer family for providing them with a safe haven from the predators that roamed the prairie. And so, the colony of mammals and the pioneer family lived happily ever after on the prairie.

Reflections

1. Why did the pioneer family decide to build a burrow for the mammals on the prairie?
2. What was the coterie of mammals in the story?
3. How did the colony of mammals feel about the pioneer family?
4. Why was the burrow important for the safety of the mammals on the prairie?