Once upon a time, in a mysterious forest, there lived many different species of animals. They all relied on each other to survive. Some animals were predators that hunted their prey, while others were herbivores that ate only plants.

One day, a new species appeared in the forest. It was very different from any other animal the other species had ever seen. It had long, sharp claws and could climb trees with ease. The other animals were afraid of it and didn't know how to react.

Despite this, the new species soon proved that it wasn't a threat. It lived in its own habitat, high up in the trees, and only hunted insects for food. The other animals soon realized that they didn't have to be afraid of the new species, and they all learned to live alongside each other.

Over time, the new species became an important part of the forest ecosystem. The predators relied on it to control the population of insects, and the herbivores relied on it to pollinate the plants. In the end, all of the species in the forest learned to live together and support each other, except for one thing: they still didn't know exactly what the new species was or where it had come from.

The end.

Reflections

1. What did the other animals in the forest think of the new species when it first arrived?
2. Why did the predators and herbivores eventually come to rely on the new species?
3. Why was the true identity of the new species still a mystery at the end of the story?
4. What does the story teach us about how different species can live together and support each other in their habitat?