Once upon a time in the jungle, a lizard, monkey, giraffe, hippo, snake, elephant, crocodile, bear, tiger, and zebra all decided to have a race. The winner would be crowned king of the jungle.

The race started and all the creatures were neck and neck. The elephant was in the lead, but then the crocodile snuck up behind him and took the lead. Meanwhile, the bear was trying to take a nap, but the tiger kept poking him. The monkey was swinging from tree to tree and the snake was slithering along the ground.

Just as the crocodile was about to cross the finish line, the hippo suddenly woke up from his nap and started to run. He was so big and heavy that he caused a huge earthquake and knocked everyone off balance. In the end, the hippo won the race and was crowned king of the jungle.

Everyone was happy, even the loser, because they had so much fun racing that they didn't care who won. They all learned that it's not about winning or losing, but about having fun and enjoying each other's company. And so, they all lived happily ever after. The end.

Reflections

1. Who won the race in the end?
2. Why did the hippo cause an earthquake?
3. What did the animals learn from the race?
4. Which animal was trying to take a nap during the race?
5. How did the monkey participate in the race?