Once upon a time, there was a little root named Rudy. Rudy was an underdog, always left behind by the other plants. But Rudy had a plan to merge with the biggest tree in the park, the Civic Tree.

One day, Rudy finally got his chance and merged with the Civic Tree. But instead of becoming a strong tree, they both became a spectacle! They started to twirl, spin and dance in the wind, making all the other trees in the park jealous.

The other trees tried to trounce Rudy and the Civic Tree, but they couldn't stop their amazing dance moves. Soon, everyone in the park came to watch the spectacle and Rudy and the Civic Tree were the stars of the show!

From that day on, Rudy was no longer an underdog, but a proud and successful tree, dancing with his best friend, the Civic Tree. The end.

Reflections

• How did Rudy feel before he merged with the Civic Tree?
• What did Rudy and the Civic Tree become after they merged together?
• What did the other trees in the park do when they saw Rudy and the Civic Tree dancing?
• How did Rudy's life change after he merged with the Civic Tree?
• What does this story teach us about being an underdog?