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.

Reflections

1. What was the MAT's initial plan for the day?
2. How did the RAT react when he saw the MAT jump into the air?
3. Who chased the MAT, and why?
4. How did the MAT feel at the end of the story?
5. Can you think of a different ending to the story?