Once upon a time, in a jungle not so far away, there lived a monkey named Max. Max was always up for a good adventure and today was no different. He decided to go on a quest to find the best milk in the jungle. He heard that the mouse family had the best milk in all the land. So, Max set off to find the mouse family's home.

As Max approached the mouse's house, he noticed that there was a huge monster guarding the door. The monster had a big, scary mouth and was growling loudly. Max was a little intimidated, but he was also very determined to get his paws on that milk.

So, he put on his bravest face and approached the monster. "Excuse me, Mr. Monster," said Max, "I've heard that the mouse family has the best milk in the jungle and I was hoping to try some for myself. Could you please let me pass?"

The monster looked down at Max and chuckled. "Ha! You want to try the mouse family's milk? That milk is only for the bravest creatures in the jungle."

Max's monkey mind started racing. How could he prove to the monster that he was brave enough to try the mouse family's milk? Just then, he remembered that his mother always told him that the bravest thing you can do is to be kind.

So, Max decided to show the monster a little kindness. He offered the monster a banana, one of his favorite foods. The monster was so touched by Max's kindness that he started to cry. "Thank you, little monkey. You have shown me what true bravery is. I shall let you pass to try the mouse family's milk."

Max happily skipped past the monster and arrived at the mouse family's house. The mouse mother welcomed him with open arms and offered him a glass of milk. Max took a sip and his eyes lit up. "This is the best milk I have ever tasted!" he exclaimed.

And from that day forward, Max and the mouse family became the best of friends and the monster was no longer scary, but just another friend in the jungle. They all lived happily ever after, drinking delicious milk and sharing bananas and other treats. The end.

Reflections

1. Why did Max want to try the mouse family's milk?
2. What did Max offer the monster to show his bravery?
3. How did the monster react to Max's kindness?
4. What did Max think of the mouse family's milk?
5. How did Max and the mouse family become friends?
6. Why do you think the monster started crying?
7. How did the story end?
8. What lesson did Max learn in this story?
9. How did Max's bravery and kindness change the situation?
10. What would you have done if you were Max?