Once upon a time, there was a mischievous little fox named Fred. He loved to play and make everyone laugh. One day, while he was playing catch with his friends, he saw a group of animals walking by. They were on their way to meet the king of the forest. Fred thought it would be a great idea to join them, so he ran after them.

As they walked, Fred started to chase after butterflies and squirrels, making everyone laugh and shout. But then, they came across a big, wide river. The other animals didn't know how to cross it, but Fred had an idea. He said "I'll catch the biggest fish in the river, and we'll ride it across!"

Everyone laughed and thought it was a silly idea, but Fred was determined. He jumped into the river and started to swim. After a few minutes, he emerged from the water with a huge smile on his face, holding a giant fish. "Hop on!" he shouted. And one by one, the animals climbed onto the fish, and Fred rowed them across the river.

When they finally reached the other side, the king of the forest was so impressed with Fred's bravery and quick thinking that he declared him the official jester of the forest. From that day on, Fred made everyone laugh and shout every time they had a meeting with the king, and he always found new and creative ways to make them all smile.

The end!

Reflections

1. What did Fred do to make everyone laugh and shout?
2. How did Fred help the animals cross the river?
3. Why was Fred declared the official jester of the forest?
4. What is the moral of the story?
5. Can you think of another creative solution to cross the river?