Once upon a time, in a forest there lived a quiet mammal named Max. Max was always fascinated by the strange and extreme creatures that lived around him, from the reptiles that slithered through the underbrush to the celebrities of the forest, the birds that sang their songs high up in the trees.
One day, while exploring the forest, Max came across a small reptile who was in trouble. The creature had gotten itself stuck in a trap, and Max knew he had to help. So, being the brave mammal he was, Max carefully approached the reptile and helped it to escape.
From that day on, Max and the reptile became the best of friends, exploring the forest together and having all sorts of adventures. And even though the reptile was quite different from Max, they both learned that everyone is special in their own way and that even the quietest creatures can be heroes.

Reflections

1. Why did Max help the reptile when it was trapped?
2. What did Max and the reptile learn about each other after they became friends?
3. How does the story show that even the quietest creatures can be heroes?
4. What lesson can we learn from the friendship between Max and the reptile?