Once upon a time, there was a river that flowed through a farm and down a path into a forest. One day, a field mouse named Max decided to go on an adventure. He followed the river and ended up at the base of a mountain with a beautiful waterfall. As he gasped in wonder, he noticed a village on the other side. Max decided to explore the village, but first he had to find a way across the river.

So, he asked the waterfall for help. The waterfall said, "I'll throw you across, but you have to promise to bring me back a souvenir from the village." Max agreed, and the waterfall lifted him up and threw him all the way to the other side.

Max explored the village and found the perfect souvenir: a hat made of flowers. He brought the hat back to the waterfall and thanked her for her help. The waterfall was so pleased with the hat that she gave Max a ride back to the farm on her misty spray.

From that day forward, Max was known as the bravest and most adventurous field mouse in all the land. And every time he passed by the waterfall, she would wave and say, "Hello, Max! How's my favorite souvenir collector?"

Reflections

1. Who is Max in the story?
2. What did Max promise to the waterfall?
3. What did Max bring back as a souvenir from the village?
4. How was Max able to cross the river?
5. What happened to Max after he brought the souvenir back to the waterfall?