Once upon a time, in a magical forest, there lived many animals with different types of skin and fur. One day, an amphibian named Amphibby went for a swim in the nearby lake and saw a group of animals sunbathing on the shore. Amphibby was amazed by their different kinds of skin: some had feathers, some had scales, and others had fins.

Excited to learn more, Amphibby approached the group and asked, "What kind of animals are you?" The animals replied, "We are mammals! We have fur to keep us warm." Amphibby was amazed and asked, "What is fur?" The mammals explained that fur is a type of skin that protects them from the elements.

Amphibby then went back to his nest in the hive, where he lived with other amphibians. He told his friends about the mammals and their fur. The amphibians were fascinated and decided to try out different types of skin. Some tried feathers, some tried scales, and others tried fins. But, no matter what skin they tried, they just couldn’t seem to get comfortable. They missed their cool, slippery skin.

Just then, a fish swam by and saw the amphibians struggling. The fish asked, "What's wrong?" The amphibians explained their problem and the fish said, "Don't worry! You can have gills like me! They help us breathe underwater!" The amphibians were thrilled and immediately got gills.

From that day on, the amphibians were happy with their new gills and continued to live in their hive, swimming and playing in the lake. And they learned that it’s best to embrace what makes you unique and special, just like the mammals with their fur and the fish with their gills.

The end.

Reflections

1. What kind of skin do amphibians have?
2. Why did Amphibby and his friends try different types of skin?
3. What did the mammals in the story have that made them special?
4. How did the fish help the amphibians?
5. Why was Amphibby's adventure important for the amphibians?