Once upon a time, in a land far away, there lived a small creature named Omen. Omen's ribs showed, as food was scarce in the forest. One day, while searching for food, Omen came across a big piece of kelp washed up on shore. Eager to have a good meal, Omen tried to gnaw on the tough seaweed with her small teeth, but it wouldn't budge. Suddenly, she heard a growl coming from a nearby crooked tree. Out popped a friendly utensil, who offered to help Omen cut the kelp into smaller pieces. Omen gratefully accepted and they worked together until the kelp was cut into edible pieces. From that day on, Omen and the utensil became fast friends and went on many adventures together. The two of them never ceased to find new ways to help each other and their sinewy friendship only continued to grow stronger. The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Omen's ribs showing?
2. What did Omen find on the shore?
3. Who offered to help Omen with the tough seaweed?
4. How did Omen and the utensil become friends?
5. What kind of adventures did they go on together?