Once upon a time, there was a silly goose named Goosey who wanted to gain some friends. So, he went to the park to explain how much fun he was. But, every time Goosey tried to make friends, he would main complain about everything.

One day, as Goosey was complaining about a broken chain on the playground, a wise old owl flew down and said, "Goosey, why don't you use your brain instead of just complaining all the time?"

Feeling embarrassed, Goosey decided to think before he spoke. He made a new friend that day and many more after that because he learned to have a positive attitude and use his brain to solve problems instead of just complaining.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Goosey have trouble making friends at first?
2. What advice did the wise old owl give Goosey?
3. How did Goosey change his attitude?
4. How did Goosey make new friends in the end?
5. Do you think it's important to think before you speak? Why or why not?