Once upon a time, there was a farmyard filled with different animals. In the granary, there was a hen named Henrietta who lived with her chicken friends. They loved to lay eggs and take naps in the warm hay.

Next to the granary was the hen house where a duck named Daphne lived with her duckling. Daphne loved to swim in the pond and quack at everyone who passed by.

Not far from the hen house was a pig named Porky who loved to roll in the mud and eat apples. He was always happy and made everyone smile with his silly grunts.

Next to Porky was a goose named Gertrude who honked loudly and loved to fly. She was always the first to greet the other animals in the morning.

On the other side of the farmyard was a goat named Gizmo who loved to eat grass and play in the fields. He was always curious and loved to explore.

One day, all the animals in the farmyard decided to have a picnic in the grass. They brought food and drinks and had a great time eating, playing and making new friends.

From that day on, all the animals in the farmyard lived happily ever after, playing and exploring together in the fields filled with grass.

The end.

Reflections

1. Who are the main characters in the story?
2. Where do the hen and her friends live in the farmyard?
3. What does Porky the pig like to do?
4. How does Gertrude the goose greet the other animals in the morning?
5. What do the animals bring to the picnic in the grass?
6. How do the animals feel at the end of the story?
7. Can you think of another fun activity the animals could do together?