Once upon a time, there was a BAT named Bruce who lived in a cave. He always dreamed of being a superhero like his idol, the MAN in the red cape. One day, while he was flying around the city, he saw a RAT in trouble. The RAT had gotten stuck in a CAN and couldn't get out.
Bruce knew what he had to do! He swooped down and used his super strength to free the RAT. The RAT was so grateful that he asked Bruce what he could do to repay him.
"I want you to help me become a superhero too," said Bruce.
So the RAT, the CAT and the BAT went on a mission to find the perfect disguise for Bruce. They tried on different costumes, like a MAT, a HAT and even a CAN, but nothing seemed to fit just right.
Just then, they stumbled upon the MAN's secret hideout and found his old costume. "This is it!" exclaimed Bruce. "I am now the BAT-MAN!"
From that day forward, BAT-MAN and his new friends fought crime and spread joy throughout the city. The end.

Reflections

• Why did the BAT want to become a superhero?
• How did Bruce, the RAT and the CAT become friends?
• What do you think makes a good superhero costume?
• How did BAT-MAN save the RAT in trouble?
• What was the mission of BAT-MAN, the RAT and the CAT?
• Who was BAT-MAN's idol?