Once upon a time, in a far-off galaxy, there was a little monster named Max. Max was different from all the other monsters in his planet, because he had a long tail, four legs, and two feet. He also had two arms, two hands, and ten fingers.

Max was always curious about the world around him, and one day he decided to go on an adventure to explore the galaxy. He packed a bag with some snacks and set off into the vast unknown.

As he traveled, Max met all sorts of creatures. He saw giant aliens with three eyes and tentacles, and tiny aliens with wings and antennae. But no matter where he went, Max always felt a little bit out of place.

One day, Max came across a planet where all the inhabitants had no arms or legs. They moved around by using their tails, and they had big, flat feet that helped them glide over the surface of the planet. Max felt really envious of their tails and big feet, and wished he had them too.

But then he realized that everyone is different and that's what makes the world so interesting. He also realized that his arms, hands, and fingers were useful for holding and building things. And his legs and feet were good for running and jumping. He was happy to be himself, and he knew that he would always be unique.

Max returned home from his adventure, with a new understanding of the world and himself. From then on, he was proud of his tail and his big feet, and he knew that he was special just the way he was.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Max go on an adventure?
2. How did Max feel when he met the creatures with no arms or legs?
3. What did Max realize about being different?
4. How did Max's adventure change him?