Once upon a time, there was an apple tree that lived by the river. One day, the tree decided to take a boat ride. It packed a picnic basket with a bell, a pen, a stamp, a hat, and a pencil. Suddenly, a flower floated by and asked to join the trip. The tree agreed and the flower hopped on board. As they rowed along, they saw a fish jumping in the water and asked to join too! So the fish joined the fun. But the boat was so full, it started to tip over. Just then, the bell rang, and everyone had an idea! They all started singing and dancing, and the boat balanced out. They had a fantastic adventure and became the best of friends. The end.

Reflections

1. What did the apple tree pack for its boat trip?
2. Who asked to join the apple tree's boat ride?
3. How did the characters balance the tipping boat?
4. Why did the bell ring?
5. Who became friends at the end of the story?