Once upon a time there was a whittler named Wally who was a fanatic about his craft. He would plod away for hours making wooden toys that he customized for each of his friends. One day, he made a beret for his best friend, but it had a Roman nose instead of the normal round shape. When they went to show it off at school, they were humiliated in front of the entire class. Just then, Wally fainted and became unconscious. When he woke up, he found out that he had become certified as the best whittler in the land and everyone wanted one of his unique toys! The end.

Reflections

1. Why do you think Wally was humiliated at school?
2. How did Wally feel when he became certified as the best whittler in the land?
3. Can you think of another creative design for a beret?
4. What would you have done if you were in Wally's place at school?
5. How do you think Wally's friends felt about his unique toys?