Once upon a time in a forest, there lived a curious and adventurous buck named Buddy. Buddy loved to explore the forest and try new things, but he had never seen a bulldozer before.

One day, while wandering through the forest, Buddy came across a big, noisy machine with a scoop in front. It was a bulldozer, and it was moving dirt and trees around the forest! Buddy was fascinated and wanted to try it out for himself.

He hopped onto the bulldozer and found a bow tied to the seat. Buddy picked up the bow and started to play it, making beautiful music. Suddenly, the bulldozer started to move on its own, following the rhythm of the music!

Buddy played and played, and the bulldozer took him on a wild and wacky ride. They passed by brackets holding up boardwalk bridges and through berms covered in beautiful burls. They even went through a beveled breezeway made of biscuits!

Finally, the bulldozer came to a stop in a cozy clearing, and Buddy hopped off. He was exhausted but couldn't stop smiling at his exciting adventure. He made a promise to himself to always embrace the unknown and have fun, just like his bulldozer ride.

From that day on, Buddy went on many more adventures and made many more memories. And whenever he passed by a bulldozer, he would play his bow and smile, remembering the blend of music and excitement that took him on a wild ride.

Reflections

1. What is Buddy the buck's personality like?
2. What is Buddy's first impression of the bulldozer?
3. How does Buddy control the bulldozer's movements?
4. What kind of obstacles does Buddy and the bulldozer face on their journey?
5. What does Buddy learn from his adventure on the bulldozer?
6. What does Buddy promise to himself after the adventure is over?
7. How does the story make you feel?
8. If you could go on a wild adventure like Buddy, what would you like to do or see?