Once upon a time in the forest lived a bear named Benny. He loved to play with his animal friends, but he was always getting into trouble. One day, he met a panda named Poppy who was always calm and collected.

Benny asked Poppy if she wanted to play a game of hide-and-seek. She agreed and counted while Benny ran off to hide. When she found him, they decided to play another game where they would pretend to be different animals.

Poppy turned into a bird, and Benny turned into a polar bear. They were having so much fun that they didn't even notice an eagle flying overhead. The eagle, named Ellie, asked if she could join in on the fun. So, Benny turned into a parrot and Poppy became an owl.

Together, they played and laughed, making silly animal noises and pretending to fly. It was the best game of make-believe they had ever played. And from that day forward, Benny, Poppy, and Ellie became the best of friends, always finding new adventures to embark on together.

The end.

Reflections

1. Who was Benny's first friend in the story?
2. What game did Benny and Poppy play together?
3. How did Ellie the eagle become friends with Benny and Poppy?
4. What were some of the animals that Benny, Poppy and Ellie pretended to be?
5. How did the three friends feel at the end of the story?