Once upon a time, there was a sad and melancholy elephant named Ellie. Despite her big and formidable size, she felt small and defeated every day. One day, as she was walking along the beach, she noticed that the water was beginning to emanate a strange gesture. Suddenly, a huge tsunami hit the shore and sent Ellie flying into the air! She plummeted down into the debris-filled water and was carried away by the deluge. But, as she tumbled and turned in the waves, she realized that the gesture of the water was actually a friendly one. The tsunami was just trying to play with her! And so, Ellie let herself be carried away by the water, laughing and splashing as she went. From that day on, she never felt melancholy again, because she knew that even the biggest and most powerful things can also be playful and fun.

Reflections

1. Why was Ellie feeling sad?
2. How did Ellie feel about the tsunami at first?
3. What did Ellie realize about the gesture of the water?
4. How did Ellie feel after the tsunami carried her away?
5. What did Ellie learn from her experience with the tsunami?