Once upon a time, there was a zebra named Stripey who lived in the African savanna. Stripey had the most beautiful and smooth fur with stripes that shimmered in the sun. He was known as the fuzziest animal in the land.
One day, while Stripey was out on a walk, he met a long and slippery snake. The snake offered to give Stripey a ride on his back and said he would be the smoothest ride of his life. Stripey was hesitant at first, but then he thought it would be a fun adventure.
So, Stripey climbed onto the snake's back and off they went, gliding across the savanna. They passed by other animals, and Stripey showed off his smooth and fuzzy ride. But as they continued, the snake started to get faster and faster. Stripey held on tight as the snake slithered, twirled, and even did flips through the air!
Finally, Stripey made it back to the savanna, dizzy and disoriented. The other animals asked him how his ride was, and with a big grin, Stripey replied, "It was a wild ride but I'm never giving up my stripes for anything!"
The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Stripey climb onto the snake's back?
2. What did the other animals think of Stripey's ride with the snake?
3. How do you think Stripey felt after his adventure with the snake?
4. Would you climb onto a snake for a ride? Why or why not?
5. What makes Stripey special compared to other zebras?