Once upon a time, in the cold Arctic, there lived a polar bear named Bart. Bart was a strong and fierce bear, but he was also very lonely. He lived on an ice floe all by himself, with no one to talk to or play with.
One day, while out on a walk, Bart came across a walrus named Wendy. Wendy was a friendly and sociable creature, and she invited Bart to come and live with her and her family on a nearby island. Bart was overjoyed to finally have some company and he gratefully accepted her offer.
On the island, Bart met many new friends including a beluga whale named Billy and a narwhal named Nora. They all had lots of fun swimming and diving together in the icy waters.
Then, one day, Bart, Wendy, Billy and Nora heard of a group of reindeer and penguins who were in trouble. Their home was being destroyed by a massive snowstorm and they needed help. Without hesitation, the friends set out to rescue the reindeer and penguins and bring them back to their island.
The reindeer and penguins were so grateful to Bart and his friends for saving them, and they all lived happily together on the island from then on. They had many more adventures and good times together, and Bart was no longer lonely. He had found a true home and a family among his new friends.
And they all lived happily ever after.

Reflections

1. Why was Bart lonely at the beginning of the story?
2. Why did Bart decide to go live with Wendy and her family?
3. Why did Bart and his friends decide to help the reindeer and penguins?
4. How did Bart feel at the end of the story?