Once upon a time, there was a woodpecker who lived in a forest with his friends: a hummingbird, chicken, and a fox. One day, the woodpecker noticed that the fox was trying to chase the other animals. The woodpecker knew he had to protect his friends from the fox, so he came up with a plan.
He told the others about his idea, and they all agreed to help. They decided to use the woodpecker's strong beak to dig a hole in the ground where they could hide from the fox. The woodpecker worked hard and finally, the hole was big enough for all of them to fit inside.
The next day, when the fox came by to chase the animals, they all ran into the hole. The fox tried to reach them, but he couldn't find them. He searched and searched, but he couldn't solve the problem. In the end, the fox gave up and went away.
The animals were safe, and they thanked the woodpecker for his quick thinking and protection. From that day on, they all lived happily in their secret hiding place, protected from the fox. The end.

Reflections

• Why did the woodpecker want to protect his friends from the fox?
• What did the woodpecker use to dig the hiding place?
• How did the other animals feel about the woodpecker's plan?
• Did the fox find the hiding place in the end?
• What do you think would have happened if the woodpecker didn't come up with a plan?