Once upon a time, there was a tiny endangered creature named Skipper who lived in the canopy of a deciduous forest. One day, Skipper learned that the coniferous trees in his forest were being cut down and he wanted to do something about it. So, he went to the library to look up the definition of "protect". Skipper discovered that to protect means to keep something safe from harm.

Skipper decided to gather all his animal friends and come up with a plan to protect their forest. They worked hard to replant the coniferous trees and make sure they would not be cut down again. After many months of effort, Skipper's forest was thriving once more.

Finally, Skipper and his friends were able to return to their peaceful lives in the canopy, happy in the knowledge that they had protected their home for generations to come. The End.

Reflections

1. What did Skipper learn about the definition of "protect"?
2. What did Skipper and his friends do to protect their forest home?
3. Why was Skipper happy at the end of the story?
4. How did Skipper's actions impact the future of the forest?