Once upon a time, there was a mischievous fox who lived in a cozy den near a volcano. One day, while playing with his watch, he noticed that it started to rain outside and quickly grabbed his umbrella. As he walked, he heard beautiful music coming from a nearby window. He peeked inside and saw a talented violinist playing a beautiful song.

The fox was so mesmerized by the music that he forgot about the rain and stood there listening for hours. Suddenly, the volcano erupted, and the fox realized he had left his umbrella at the window! With a quick dash, he ran back to the window, grabbed his umbrella, and made a run for his den.

As he lay there, safe and dry, he couldn't help but hum the tune he heard earlier. He decided to make his own violin out of sticks and leaves and began to play the song himself. The other animals in the forest were amazed by his musical talent and soon enough, they all gathered to listen to the fox's beautiful music.

And that is the story of how the mischievous fox became the greatest musician in the forest, all thanks to an umbrella, a watch, a volcano, a window, and a violin.

Reflections

1. What was the mischievous fox playing with before he noticed the rain?
2. What did the fox hear while walking in the rain?
3. How did the fox become a musician?
4. What did the other animals in the forest think of the fox's music?
5. Why do you think the fox was able to remember the tune he heard through the window?