Once upon a time, there was a group of cartographers who wanted to make the most interesting topographic map in the world. They decided to scale a famous landmark, Mount Funnyside, and create an elevation map of its surroundings. During the survey, one of the cartographers found a strange key. He thought that it might be useful, so he took it with him.

When they finished creating the map, they noticed that something was missing. So, they added a compass rose and a pictorial map of the animals and plants living on Mount Funnyside. Suddenly, the key started to glow and the map started to move. The cartographers were surprised, but then they realized that the key had opened a secret door to a magical world.

They all went through the door and found themselves in a land filled with laughter and joy. The animals and plants were having a party and invited the cartographers to join them. They danced and played games until it was time to go back to their own world. The cartographers thanked the animals and plants for their kindness and promised to keep their secret safe. They went back to their world with a new appreciation for the power of maps and the wonders of the world around them.

Reflections

1. What was the purpose of the cartographers creating the topographic map?
2. What did the cartographer find during the survey of Mount Funnyside?
3. How did the key open the secret door to the magical world?
4. What did the animals and plants do for the cartographers in the magical world?
5. Why did the cartographers promise to keep the secret of the magical world safe?