Once upon a time, there was a small village where all the animals lived together in peace. One day, all the animals decided to have a race to see who was the fastest. Each animal picked their favorite mode of transportation. The horse chose to run, the bike rode, the skateboard rolled, the car drove, the bus rode, the train chugged, the plane flew, and the boat sailed.

The race started and the animals were very excited. The horse was first, followed by the bike, then the car, the bus, the train, the plane, and lastly the boat.

As they reached the finish line, everyone cheered. They realized that no matter what mode of transportation they chose, they all arrived at the finish line together and had fun participating in the race.

From that day on, the animals learned to appreciate each other’s strengths and weaknesses and continued to live in peace and harmony. The end.

Reflections

1. Who won the race in the story?
2. Why did all the animals participate in the race?
3. What did the animals learn from participating in the race?
4. Which mode of transportation did your favorite animal choose?
5. How do you think the animals felt at the end of the race?
6. Can you think of another mode of transportation that could have been included in the story?