Once upon a time there was a platypus named Bill who lived in a river. He had webbed feet, a sleek body and a bill that he used to gnaw on anything he could find. One day, while searching for food, he stumbled upon a strange object. Upon closer inspection, he discovered it was a feather! "This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen," he thought. So, he decided to put it on his bill. Suddenly, his claws started to grow and his feet began to shrink. Before he knew it, he had turned into a bird! Bill was so happy with his new form that he started to sing and fly around. The other animals in the forest were amazed by his strange transformation. From that day on, Bill was known as the flying platypus and was always the center of attention wherever he went. The end.

Reflections

• What did Bill the Platypus find while searching for food?
• How did Bill change after putting the feather on his bill?
• What was the reaction of the other animals in the forest to Bill's transformation?
• Why was Bill known as the flying platypus?
• What do you think Bill's life was like after his transformation?