Once upon a time, in a magical forest, there lived a mischievous little squirrel named Scamper. Scamper loved to play and run through the branches of the tall trees. One day, while playing a game of hide and seek, he noticed a large block lying in the middle of the forest. Intrigued by its presence, Scamper decided to investigate. As he approached the block, he found that it was bisected by a strange line. On one side of the line, the forest was lush and green, but on the other, it was dry and barren.

Scamper soon realized that the line was the bound between two different worlds and that if he crossed it, he would be transported to the other side. Excited by this discovery, Scamper scampered across the bound and found himself in a world unlike any he had ever seen before. The trees were twisted and gnarled, and strange creatures roamed the land.

ButScamper was not afraid. He explored this new world, marveling at all the strange sights and sounds around him. He followed a branch that led him to a hidden cave, filled with glittering jewels and precious gems.

Overwhelmed by his discovery, Scamper realized that it was time to return to his own world. He made his way back to the bisector and crossed back over the bound. When he emerged from the other side, he found that the forest was once again lush and green.

Scamper ran back to his friends, eager to tell them about his incredible adventure. From that day on, he always remembered to respect the bound between the two worlds and to never forget the wonders that lay beyond it.

Reflections

1. What did Scamper find in the middle of the forest?
2. What was on one side of the bisector?
3. What did Scamper find in the strange world he discovered?
4. Why did Scamper return to his own world?
5. What did Scamper learn from his adventure?