Once upon a time, in a forest there lived a group of animals who loved to go on picnics. One day, they decided to pack a picnic basket with their favorite food and drinks. They packed a sandwich made of cheese and crackers, a big juicy apple, crunchy carrots, sweet grapes, and a drink to wash it all down.

As they were setting up their picnic blanket, a mischievous squirrel appeared and started to sneak into their basket. The animals quickly realized what was happening and decided to play a trick on the squirrel. They filled a small pack with fake carrots made of cheese, crackers, and grape juice. The squirrel took a big bite and was surprised to find out it was not a real carrot. The animals burst out laughing and the squirrel joined in too!

From that day on, the squirrel became the official taste tester for all the picnics in the forest and they all lived happily ever after, enjoying their delicious food and drinks.

Reflections

1. What food items did the animals pack for their picnic?
2. Who appeared when the animals were setting up their picnic blanket?
3. What did the animals do to play a trick on the squirrel?
4. What did the squirrel become after the picnic?
5. How did the story end?