Once upon a time, there was a cat named Mittens. Mittens loved to play and one day, she saw a bug scurrying by. She chased after the bug, but it was too fast for her.

Just then, a dog named Spot appeared. Spot loved to chase things too, so he joined Mittens in the chase. The bug led them to an ant hill where they met a wise old ant named Antony.

Antony asked them why they were chasing the bug and they told him their story. Antony then suggested they catch a frog to help them catch the bug.

So, Mittens, Spot, and Antony went to find a frog. They found a big green one who agreed to help them. The frog used his long tongue to catch the bug and they all cheered.

But then, the bug turned into a wizard and said, "I will give you each a reward for catching me." The cat got a new hat, the dog got a bone, the ant got a home, and the frog got a lily pad. They all lived happily ever after.

Reflections

1. What was the reward each character received from the bug wizard?
2. Why did Antony suggest catching a frog to catch the bug?
3. What was the name of the cat in the story?
4. Did the characters live happily ever after? If so, why?