Once upon a time, there was a wise old owl who lived in the forest. One day, she opened her big eyes and saw a spider spinning its web. The owl asked, "What are you doing?" The spider replied, "I am making a home for my family." The owl smiled and continued to see what other animals she could find.

Next, she saw a lizard basking in the sun. The owl asked, "What are you doing?" The lizard said, "I am warming up so I can hunt for my dinner." The owl was amazed at all the different things the animals in the forest were doing.

Finally, she saw a chameleon sitting on a branch. The owl asked, "What are you doing?" The chameleon replied, "I am changing colors so I can blend in with my surroundings." The owl was fascinated by the chameleon's ability to change colors.

Just then, a dragonfly flew by. The owl asked, "What are you doing?" The dragonfly said, "I am flying from flower to flower, collecting nectar." The owl was amazed by how fast the dragonfly could fly.

The owl closed her eyes and thought about all the amazing things she had seen that day. She realized that there was always something new to see and learn in the forest. And she knew that every time she opened her eyes, she would see something new and wonderful.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was the owl looking for in the forest?
2. Who did the owl talk to first?
3. What was the chameleon doing?
4. What did the owl realize at the end of the story?
5. Can you think of another animal in the forest that the owl could have met?