Once upon a time in a cozy little nook,
A jug of juice sat, its contents took a look,
The rug was soft, the perfect place to sit,
And everything was just so snug and so fitting.

With a little shovel, someone started to dig,
Making a hole in the ground that was big,
The bug that was flying, took a little peek,
Wondering what was happening, so cute and so sleek.

And as the day went on, they all took a break,
The bug, the rug, the jug, all for a shake,
And with a mug of tea, they all sat down,
Feeling content, no one made a single sound.

And when the work was done, and all was said and done,
They hugged each other, and the day was won,
And with a shrug of their shoulders, they went on their way,
Content in the knowledge that they'd worked hard all day.

So remember this little rhyme, and take it to heart,
That working together can make things a work of art,
And with a little love, a jug, a rug, and a hug,
You can make the world a better place, like a snug little bug.

Reflections

1. What did each object in the story do?
2. How did the bug feel about what was happening in the story?
3. What was the most important lesson learned in the story?
4. How did the characters show friendship and cooperation in the story?
5. Can you think of another object that could have been in the story? What would it have done?
6. Why was the rug important in the story?
7. Can you think of another story with inanimate objects as characters?
8. How did the characters feel at the end of the story? Why do you think that was?