Once upon a time in the forest, there lived a little squirrel named Sam. Sam was known for being sensitive and serious about his life. But he was also wise and shrewd. One day, while collecting acorns, Sam met a silly goose who loved to play and make everyone laugh. The goose suggested that they have a race to see who could collect the most acorns.

Sam agreed and they set off on their adventure. As they traveled through the forest, they encountered challenges and obstacles, but with their combined skills, they were able to overcome them. They found the perfect tree with the largest acorns and started to collect as many as they could.

However, as they worked together, Sam started to realize how much fun it was to be silly and let loose. The goose taught him that it was okay to have fun and that being serious all the time was not necessary.

In the end, they collected an equal amount of acorns and both felt happy and fulfilled. From then on, Sam made sure to incorporate a little bit of silliness into his life and the two became best friends. The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Sam known for being sensitive and serious?
2. What did Sam learn from the silly goose?
3. How did Sam change after spending time with the silly goose?
4. Do you think it's good to be silly sometimes? Why or why not?
5. What was the outcome of the race between Sam and the silly goose?