Here's a story for kids using those words:

Once upon a time, there was a small island where a group of animals lived. They were always happy and energetic, but one day a huge wave of water hit their island. The wave was so big that it caused a tsunami!

The animals tried to escape, but the water was too strong. They were swept away by the deluge and found themselves surrounded by debris. Suddenly, a loud noise emanated from the sky, and a giant bird appeared. He gestured for the animals to climb onto his back, and they did so without hesitation.

The bird flew up high into the sky, avoiding the formidable waves below. But then, the bird's wings started to tremble, and he began to plummet towards the earth. The animals were scared, but then they noticed that the bird was actually laughing! He had been playing a joke on them the whole time!

The bird safely landed back on the island, and the animals were overjoyed. They learned that even in times of melancholy, it's important to have a sense of humor. And from that day on, laughter became prevalent on their island, and they never forgot the funny gesture of the giant bird. The end.

Reflections

• Why did the animals need to escape from the island?
• How did the giant bird help the animals?
• What lesson did the animals learn from the giant bird's gesture?
• Why was laughter important on the island?
• What would you do if you were in the same situation as the animals?