Once upon a time, there lived a skunk named Stinky who was always wary of the other animals. One day, Stinky came up with a plan to become famous for his pungent smell. So, he decided to fabricate a story about how he could make anything smell bad with just one spray.

The other animals were skeptical, so they decided to scrutinize Stinky's story. They followed him to an old, vacant barn and watched as Stinky tried to prove his claim. But, every time he sprayed, nothing happened!

That's when Stinky revealed that his alias, Sneaky, had actually been behind all the smelly mischief all along. The other animals couldn't stop laughing and Stinky- er, Sneaky, became known as the king of pranks!

Reflections

1. Why do you think Stinky wanted to be famous for his pungent smell?
2. What did the other animals do when they found out Stinky's story was fabricated?
3. What was Stinky's real name, and why did he use an alias?
4. Have you ever tried to fabricate a story to impress others?
5. How do you think Stinky felt when he was caught as Sneaky?