Once upon a time, there was a fish who lived in a pond. He was always fascinated by the horses and birds that he saw jumping and flying about. One day, he decided to leave the pond and see the world for himself.

As he swam down the river, he came across a chimp who was also on an adventure. The two quickly became friends and set out to explore together. They soon stumbled upon a frog who was having trouble jumping.

The fish offered to help the frog by giving him a ride on his back. The frog gratefully accepted and they set off to find a horse who could teach them how to jump.

They eventually found a horse who was known for her incredible jumping abilities. The horse agreed to help and taught the fish and the frog how to jump. The bird who was flying overhead couldn't believe her eyes when she saw the fish and the frog jumping!

From that day on, the fish, chimp, bird, horse, and frog were the best of friends, spending their days exploring and having fun together. And the fish no longer felt like he was missing out on the excitement of the land – he had made some amazing friends who showed him that anything was possible if you just believed in yourself.

Reflections

1. What did the fish want to do when he left the pond?
2. Why did the frog have trouble jumping?
3. Who taught the fish and the frog how to jump?
4. What do you think happened next in the story?
5. How did the friends feel about each other at the end of the story?