Once upon a time, in a far-off forest, there lived a little skunk named Squeaky. Squeaky loved to play in the forest and explore new places. One day, while Squeaking was out on an adventure, he came across a big old tree with a trunk so wide, he could barely wrap his arms around it. As Squeaky was sniffing around the trunk, he noticed a small chunk of wood sticking out. Being the curious skunk he was, Squeaky decided to give it a good tug. To his surprise, the chunk came loose and revealed a hidden bunk.

Squeaky was so excited about his discovery, he ran back to the other animals in the forest to tell them all about it. But when he got there, all the animals were in a funk. They told Squeaky that they had been flunking their test of the forest because they had been too busy playing with junk all day.

Squeaky was determined to help his friends, so he suggested they use the bunk he had found as a place to study and focus. The animals thought it was a great idea and they all worked together to clean up the bunk and make it a cozy study spot.

Thanks to Squeaky's determination, the animals passed their test of the forest with flying colors. From that day on, the bunk became a regular spot for the animals to gather, study and learn. And Squeaky, the little skunk, was hailed as a hero for helping his friends out of their funk. The end.

Reflections

1. What was Squeaky's initial reaction when he found the hidden bunk?
2. Why were the other animals in a funk?
3. How did Squeaky help his friends?
4. How was Squeaky hailed as a hero in the end?