Read together
In a land full of creatures so small,
A bustling colony, standing tall.
Working hard to build their home,
But something was wrong, they heard a groan.
Disorder had come, they were afraid,
Their home was in danger, they were dismayed.
A parasite had come to invade,
And steal their hard work, it would not fade.
But they knew what to do, they had a plan,
To survey the land and take a stand.
To find a sanctuary, a place to be free,
And build a new home, for all to see.
They knew they had to pollinate,
To spread their seeds and not be late.
And though the pesticide was a threat,
They persevered, they did not fret.
For they knew that together, they were strong,
They worked together, and they moved along.
And with their determination and grit,
They built a new home, bit by bit.
So let this be a lesson to us all,
That even when we feel small,
With teamwork and perseverance, we can prevail,
And build a better world, without fail.
Talk about it
Reflection
Here are a few questions to ask kids to encourage them to think more about the story:
- What kind of creatures do you think were in the colony?
- How do you think the colony felt when they realized their home was in danger?
- What do you think the colony meant by "surveying the land"?
- Why was it important for the colony to find a sanctuary?
- How do you think the colony felt when they had to deal with the pesticide?
- What can we learn from the colony's determination and cooperation?
- What would you have done if you were part of the colony?