Once upon a time, in a cozy house lived a table, a lamp, an armchair, a sofa, a carpet, a TV, a picture and a chair. They all lived together but they never spoke to each other. One day, something magical happened and they all started talking. The table said, "I'm so tired of being used for meals." The lamp replied, "At least you're useful, I only turn on when it's dark." The armchair proudly declared, "I'm the comfiest spot in the room." The sofa chimed in, "Yeah, but I can fit more people." The carpet complained, "I'm always stepped on." The TV bragged, "I entertain everyone." The picture asked, "What about me, I'm beautiful and hung on the wall." The chair, feeling left out, said, "Well, at least I have a back." They all laughed realizing they each had their own unique qualities and should appreciate each other. The end.

Reflections

• What did each piece of furniture say about itself?
• Why was the table tired?
• Who was the comfiest in the room?
• How did the chair feel about the other furniture items?
• What did the talking furniture items learn about each other?