Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a group of animals who were worried about the state of their ecosystem. They had heard about climate change, pollution, and the shortage of freshwater due to the growing population. So, they decided to come together and find a solution.

The wise old owl suggested that they should distribute their resources properly to purify the air and conserve freshwater. They agreed and started working on it.

However, the lazy and selfish bear refused to contribute and continued to use fossil fuels, dumped waste everywhere and released carbon dioxide into the air.

As a result, the air got dirtier, the water became contaminated and the ecosystem was in danger. The other animals were at a loss as to what to do.

One day, a little bird came up with an idea. He suggested that they should educate the bear about the importance of sustainable living and how it can help in preserving the environment.

The animals agreed and went to talk to the bear. Slowly but surely, they convinced him to change his ways. The bear started using alternative sources of energy, properly disposing of waste, and reducing his carbon footprint.

The ecosystem started to recover, and the air and water became cleaner. The animals all lived happily ever after, knowing that they had helped to make the world a better place for future generations.

The end.

Reflections

1. What was the problem in the village in the story?
2. How did the animals solve the problem?
3. Why was the bear acting lazy and selfish?
4. How did the little bird help to solve the problem?
5. What can we learn from the story about taking care of the environment?