Once upon a time, there was a group of friends: Mug the Cup, Dug the Dog, Rug the Carpet, Jug the Container, Bug the Insect, Hug the Bear, Snug the Blanket and Shrug the Person. They all lived in a cozy house but one day, they realized that their home was infested with creepy crawlies. So, Bug the insect took the lead to find a solution. He suggested that they should all pile on top of each other to form a big bug squishing machine. So, they did just that and started jumping on the bugs. To their surprise, the bugs were too strong and they couldn't squish them. Suddenly, Hug the Bear came up with an idea. He said, "Let's use our combined strength to pick up the rug and shake the bugs off." And so, they all grabbed onto the rug and shook it vigorously, sending the bugs flying. In the end, they all snuggled together in a big hug, feeling snug and content. And Shrug just shrugged, happy that the problem was solved. The end.

Reflections

1. Who led the effort to solve the bug infestation?
2. What was the solution the friends came up with?
3. How did they feel in the end?
4. Can you think of another way the friends could have solved the problem?