Once upon a time, there was a larva named Larry who lived in his cozy habitat near a dam. One day, he heard a rumor that all the mammals in the environment were going to have a big nature party. So, Larry decided to join in on the fun.

However, things didn't go as planned. When he arrived at the party, he realized that he was the only larva there! All the other guests were mammals, and they couldn't understand a word he was saying.

Feeling left out, Larry decided to make the best of the situation and play some games. He tried to join in a game of hide-and-seek but kept getting found because he was so small. He even tried to climb a tree, but he kept slipping down.

Just when Larry thought the party was a bust, he had an idea. He crawled into an acorn and pretended to be a nut. All the mammals started to play with the "nut," rolling it around and trying to crack it open.

Finally, one of the mammals managed to crack the acorn open and was surprised to see Larry! The other mammals were shocked too, but then they all started to laugh and have a great time playing with their new friend.

From that day on, Larry was invited to all the nature parties, and he was never left out again.

The end.

Reflections

1. Why was Larry feeling left out at the nature party?
2. What did Larry do to make the best of the situation?
3. How did the other mammals react when they found out Larry was a larva?
4. Do you think it's important to be yourself, even if others don't understand you?
5. Can you think of a time when you felt like an outsider, but ended up having a good time anyway?