Once upon a time, there was a little goat named Gretta who loved to read. But one day she realized that all her friends liked to run, sleep, eat, play and sit, but she was the only one who liked to read. So she decided to try all the other activities to fit in.

First, she tried running, but she kept tripping over her own hooves. Then she tried sleeping, but she kept dreaming about books and woke up feeling confused. Next, she tried eating, but all she could think about was what she was missing in her latest novel.

Finally, she tried playing and sitting, and she had so much fun! She laughed and played with her friends all day long. By the end of the day, she was tired and ready for bed. As she drifted off to sleep, she realized that it's okay to be different and do what makes you happy.

So from then on, Gretta continued to read and play with her friends, and they all lived happily ever after.

Reflections

1. Why did Gretta want to try all the other activities?
2. How did she feel about each activity she tried?
3. How did Gretta feel about reading by the end of the story?
4. What did Gretta learn about being different?
5. How can you be like Gretta and embrace your unique interests and talents?