Once upon a time, there was a jazz band that was auditioning for a gig. The headliner of the band was a compassionate cat named Cleo who loved to improvise on her saxophone. But when she learned that the predecessor of the band was racist and refused to play with animals, Cleo became petrified. However, she didn't let that stop her from showing off her skills at the audition. With her talent and heart full of compassion, Cleo wowed the audience and landed the gig. And in the end, she proved that music knows no bounds and brought joy and engagement to everyone in the crowd.

Reflections

1. What do you think Cleo felt when she heard about the predecessor's racism?
2. How did Cleo show compassion during the audition?
3. Why was music important to Cleo?
4. What did Cleo prove at the end of the story?