Read together
Once upon a time, there was a horse named Hoppy who loved to swim. One day, while swimming in a pond, he met a frog named Fred who loved to dance. They became friends and decided to have a race on the shore. But as soon as the race started, a fish jumped out of the pond and said "Wait! I want to join too!" So, they made it a team race with Hoppy running, Fred dancing, the fish swimming, and a bird flying overhead.
Just as they were about to cross the finish line, a chimp swung down from a tree and wanted to sing. But when he opened his mouth, instead of a song, he let out a loud "Jump!" So, they all jumped together and landed in a pile of giggles. The end.
Talk about it
Reflection
- What special activity did each animal do in the race?
- Who won the race and why?
- What was the chimp's contribution to the race?
- How did the animals react when they landed in a pile of giggles?
- Can you think of another animal that could join the race with a unique skill?