Once upon a time, there was a little innovator named Benny. He lived on a plantation and loved to play music with his friends. One day, while jamming with his band, they ran out of quarters for the jukebox. But, Benny had a solution! He started to improvise, using anything he could find on the plantation as musical instruments.
He turned a bucket into a drum and used sticks to play on it. He strummed a guitar made of bamboo and sang with melodic voice. As they played, they started to add in some scat and bebop, making the music even more fun and spontaneous. The other animals on the plantation were so amazed by the music that they started to dance and sing along. Even the plants started to sway to the beat!
Everyone was having a great time, until Benny's friend, the rooster, started to woo. The other animals were so surprised, they all stopped dancing and looked at the rooster in awe. But then, they all burst out laughing because the rooster's wooing was so funny and silly.
From that day on, Benny and his friends made music every day, using their creativity and spontaneity to add new and exciting elements to their songs. And, they always remembered to bring plenty of quarters, just in case!

Reflections

1. What did Benny and his friends use to make music on the plantation?
2. How did Benny's friend, the rooster, contribute to the music?
3. What was the reaction of the other animals and plants to the music?
4. Why did Benny and his friends remember to bring quarters next time?
5. What do you think Benny and his friends will play next time they make music together?