Once upon a time, there was a furniture store filled with different types of seating. There was a banquette, a bench, a chair, a chaise, a couch, a futon, a loveseat, and an ottoman.

One day, a group of friends came to visit the store. They were looking for comfortable seating to sit and chat together. The store owner showed them each piece of furniture and explained the unique features of each one.

The banquette was perfect for families to sit and share meals together. The bench was great for outdoor seating. The chair was cozy for one person to curl up in. The chaise was perfect for lounging on a sunny day. The couch was big enough for everyone to snuggle up on. The futon could be used as a bed or a sofa. The loveseat was just right for two people. And the ottoman was perfect to put your feet up on.

The friends were so impressed by all the options that they decided to buy a little bit of everything! They took home a banquette, a bench, a chair, a chaise, a couch, a futon, a loveseat, and an ottoman. Now they had the perfect place to sit and chat together whenever they wanted.

The end.

Reflections

1. What are the different types of seating in the furniture store?
2. Why did the friends buy a little bit of everything from the store?
3. Which piece of furniture was perfect for lounging on a sunny day?
4. What was the ottoman good for?
5. Can you think of any other types of seating that could have been in the store?