Read together
Once upon a time, there was a MAT who loved to nap in the sun. One day, as he was dozing off, a loud FAN woke him up. The MAT was so startled that he jumped up and bumped into a CAN. The CAN rolled away and bumped into a RAT who was sneaking by with a cheese HAT on his head.
The RAT was so surprised, he dropped the cheese and ran away. Just then, a MAN walked by with a BAT, looking for a game of baseball. The MAT saw his chance and jumped onto the BAT, hoping for a ride. But the MAN was so surprised, he swung the BAT and sent the MAT flying into a CAT who was grooming herself.
The CAT was not happy and chased the MAT, who ran into a VAN and hid. The CAT finally gave up and went back to grooming. The MAT breathed a sigh of relief and fell asleep, dreaming of his next adventure. The end.
Talk about it
Reflection
- What was the MAT's initial plan for the day?
- How did the RAT react when he saw the MAT jump into the air?
- Who chased the MAT, and why?
- How did the MAT feel at the end of the story?
- Can you think of a different ending to the story?