Once upon a time, there was a child who lived near a pond. They loved to play by the water and watch the fish swim. One day, the child noticed a bee buzzing around the flowers near the pond. They also saw a bear in the distance, foraging for food.

As they continued to explore, the child came across a frog sitting on a lily pad. The frog told the child about a worm that lived in the mud at the bottom of the pond. The child was fascinated and asked the frog to take them to see the worm.

The frog agreed and together, they swam down to the bottom of the pond. There, the child saw the worm wriggling in the mud. They were so excited to see it that they quickly swam back to the surface to tell the bee, bear, and deer that were nearby.

The bee, bear, and deer were all curious, so they followed the child back to the pond. When they arrived, they saw the worm and were amazed. The child felt proud to have made such an exciting discovery.

From that day on, the child, bee, bear, frog, and deer all became friends and explored the pond together. The child learned that there was much to discover and appreciate in the world around them. And they lived happily ever after.

Reflections

1. Who was the main character in the story?
2. What did the child find at the bottom of the pond?
3. Who became friends with the child after they found the worm?
4. How did the child feel after their adventure at the pond?
5. What did the child learn from their experience?