Once upon a time, there was a little chick named Chuck. Chuck had big dreams of flying, but he was born without wings. He tried jumping and flapping his tiny arms, but it didn't work. One day, Chuck saw many ducks swimming in a pond with webbed feet and flippers. Chuck had an idea! He would use his own arms as flippers and leap into the sky like a duck. So, Chuck practiced and practiced until he became a master at using his arms as flippers. Finally, the day came when Chuck leaped into the air with a mighty "quack" and much to his surprise, he began to fly! He flew higher and higher, using his flippers to steer and his fin to keep balance. And that's how Chuck became the first flying chick in the world! The end.

Reflections

• What did Chuck do when he wanted to fly?
• How did Chuck use his arms to fly?
• What did Chuck do to keep his balance while flying?
• How did Chuck feel when he finally flew for the first time?
• Can you think of other animals with webbed feet?