Once upon a time, there was a geologist named Dr. Rocks who loved to study the terrain. One day, he discovered a fissure in the plateau and followed it downstream until he came across a plunge pool.
Excited to explore the area, Dr. Rocks recruited the help of a Sherpa named Tashi. As they swam in the pool, they noticed a strange creature with many arms, which Tashi identified as a polyp.
Dr. Rocks was thrilled and wanted to take the polyp back to his lab for further study. However, when he tried to grab the polyp, it started to squirt water at them! They quickly realized that the polyp was trying to play and have fun.
So, they decided to join in on the fun and have a splash war with the polyp. They laughed and played until they were all exhausted. From that day on, Dr. Rocks and Tashi visited the plunge pool every summer to play with their new friend the polyp. The end.

Reflections

• What is the role of Dr. Rocks in the story?
• Who is Tashi and how does he help Dr. Rocks in the story?
• What happened when Dr. Rocks tried to grab the polyp?
• Why did Dr. Rocks and Tashi visit the plunge pool every summer after their first visit?
• Can you think of another fun activity that Dr. Rocks and Tashi could do with the polyp?