Once upon a time, there lived a group of animals in the forest who were always looking for ways to protect themselves from predators. One day, an animal named Spotty came up with a brilliant idea. He suggested that they all use different types of coloration to confuse predators and stay safe.

Spotty himself used a warning coloration so that predators would know not to mess with him. Another animal called Stripey used disruptive coloration to startle predators and make them run away. Flashy used flash coloration to distract predators and conceal himself.

One day, a predator came into the forest looking for prey. Spotty, Stripey, and Flashy all started doing their tricks to confuse the predator. However, the predator was smart and saw right through their disguise. Just then, Spotty's offspring came to the rescue. They covered themselves in blending coloration and used their big eyespots to scare the predator away.

The predator ran away, and all the animals in the forest cheered. From that day on, they all used different types of coloration to protect themselves and stay safe. The end.

Reflections

1. How does each animal use different types of coloration to protect themselves from predators?
2. Who is the predator in the story?
3. What happens when the predator comes into the forest looking for prey?
4. How do Spotty's offspring help save the day?
5. Which type of coloration do you think was the most effective in protecting the animals from the predator?