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.

Reflections

1. What special activity did each animal do in the race?
2. Who won the race and why?
3. What was the chimp's contribution to the race?
4. How did the animals react when they landed in a pile of giggles?
5. Can you think of another animal that could join the race with a unique skill?