Once upon a time, in a forest near a river, there lived a crocodile named Croc. He was always looking for someone to play with. One day, he met a cow named Moo who was grazing nearby. They became fast friends and played together every day.

One day, Croc invited Moo to go on an adventure with him. They set off into the forest and soon met a dog named Woof, an elephant named Ellie, a bird named Tweety, a giraffe named Stretch, a chicken named Cluck, a frog named Ribbit, a duck named Quack, and a cat named Meow.

Together, they had a wild adventure, encountering all sorts of obstacles along the way. But, with their combined skills and teamwork, they managed to overcome everything that came their way.

At last, they reached their destination, a beautiful meadow filled with flowers and butterflies. They all sat down to rest and have a picnic. The cat chased after the butterflies, the dog chased after the cat, the giraffe stretched his neck to reach the tall flowers, the elephant sprayed water from her trunk, the bird flew high in the sky, the frog croaked, the duck quacked, the chicken clucked, the cow mooed, and the crocodile smiled, feeling proud of his new friends.

And so, the unlikely group of friends lived happily ever after, always exploring and having fun together. The end.

Reflections

1. Who is the main character of the story?
2. Who are the other animals that Croc meets on his adventure?
3. What kind of challenges do Croc and his friends face on their journey?
4. How do they overcome these obstacles?
5. What did they find at the end of the adventure?
6. Can you think of another animal that could join Croc and his friends on their next adventure?