Once upon a time, there was a spider named Spike who lived in a burrow. Spike had a special talent - he could produce venom that could paralyze his prey. He was always proud of his venom but never used it as he didn't want to hurt others.

One day, Spike molt and grew a new leg, but it was too big for him and made him feel vulnerable. As he was feeling nervous, he felt a vibration near his burrow. When he looked outside, he saw a big dragonfly coming towards him. Spike tried to escape, but the dragonfly was too fast.

Spike, in his desperate moment, used his venom to paralyze the dragonfly. However, he soon realized that the dragonfly was not a threat and was just curious about him. Spike felt guilty for using his venom on an innocent creature and decided to help it.

He used his silk to wrap the dragonfly and protect it from any irritation and helped it recover its nervous system. The dragonfly was grateful and offered Spike some nectar as a reward, which Spike happily accepted. He also learned that sometimes things are not as they seem, and it's important to not judge others too quickly.

From that day on, Spike and the dragonfly became good friends and went on many adventures together, always helping each other out. Spike also learned to control his venom and only use it when necessary. And all was well, till one day Spike got a stomach ache and realized he needed to work on his digestive system!

The end.

Reflections

1. What did Spike learn about judging others too quickly?
2. Why did Spike feel guilty about using his venom on the dragonfly?
3. How did Spike and the dragonfly become friends?
4. What was Spike’s special talent?
5. Why did Spike need to learn how to control his venom?