Once upon a time, there was a caterpillar named Crawly who loved to work out. He would do pushups and lift leaves to build his muscle. One day, Crawly met a beautiful butterfly named Flutter who told him that eating foods rich in nutrients was also important for a strong body. Crawly didn't know much about food, but he trusted Flutter, so he set off on a journey to find the best nutrients.
He arrived at a garden filled with soil and plants. There, he met Mr. worm, who told him that the soil was full of castings that were like a natural fertilizer. Crawly was fascinated and decided to try it. He dug into the soil and ate some castings. To his surprise, he felt stronger and more energetic.
But then, he encountered a problem. A mean spider tried to steal his food. Crawly had to protect himself and his nutrients. He used his strong muscles and mucus to fight the spider and saved his castings.
After his victory, Crawly was ready to mate with Flutter. But first, he needed a cocoon to rest and transform into a butterfly. He used his bristles to weave a cozy cocoon and slept through the night. When he woke up, he had transformed into a beautiful butterfly with colorful wings and a strong body.
From that day on, Crawly and Flutter lived happily ever after and always remembered the importance of nutrients and castings for their health and strength.

Reflections

1. What did Crawly learn about the importance of nutrients?
2. How did Crawly protect his castings from the mean spider?
3. How did Crawly transform into a beautiful butterfly?
4. Why was it important for Crawly to have a strong body?
5. What was Crawly's mate's name and what did she tell him about food?