Once upon a time, there was a group of friends: a hot air balloon, a rocket, a helicopter, a car, a motorbike, a bus, a bike, a train, and a plane. They all wanted to go on a road trip together. But, they couldn't agree on the mode of transportation.

So, they decided to have a race! The first one to reach the destination would be crowned the winner. The hot air balloon took off first, but quickly realized it was too slow. The rocket zoomed ahead, but crash landed. The helicopter hovered, but couldn't find the right direction. The car drove fast, but got stuck in traffic. The motorbike revved its engine, but ran out of gas. The bus chugged along, but made too many stops. The bike pedaled hard, but got a flat tire. The train chugged along the tracks, but missed the turn. The plane flew high, but had turbulence.

Just when they thought the race was over, a little ant passed by them carrying a map. The friends asked for help, and the ant showed them a shortcut. They all worked together and finally reached the destination. They all cheered and celebrated their victory as a team.

The end.

Reflections

1. Which friend was the fastest in the beginning of the race?
2. What happened to the rocket during the race?
3. How did the friends finally reach the destination?
4. What did the friends learn about teamwork and friendship?
5. Can you think of another mode of transportation that could have joined the race?