Come gather 'round, young ones, and listen with glee,
To a tale of adventure that's sure to be,
Full of wonder and magic, of creatures so grand,
And lands so diverse, across our great land.

First, there's the escarpment, so steep and so high,
A towering cliff that reaches for the sky,
Where eagles and hawks spread their wings and fly,
And leopards roam freely, as swift as a sigh.

Next, there's the colony of ants, so small yet so strong,
Working together, they never go wrong,
Building their homes with a steady throng,
Creating a world that's never gone.

Then, there's the acacia tree, so tall and so proud,
Its branches stretch out like a blanket and shroud,
Providing shade for the creatures around,
From the sun that blazes, without a sound.

On the savanna, there's a great migration,
Of wildebeest, zebra, and other creation,
Crossing the land in a wondrous formation,
A sight to behold, beyond imagination.

Near the equator, there's the mangrove tree,
Growing in the water, so strong and so free,
A home for the fish, and birds so lovely,
A place where life blooms, and love thrives endlessly.

On a safari, we can explore and roam,
Through the reserve, where animals call home,
We'll see lions, giraffes, and elephants, who roam,
And we'll cherish each moment, never alone.

So come, my dear children, let's explore and see,
All the beauty and wonder, that our world can be,
Let's cherish each creature, each tree, each sea,
For it's our world, and it's our legacy.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about "Exploring the Wonders of the African Wilds":

1. What is your favorite animal mentioned in the story and why?
2. Have you ever been on a safari or seen animals in their natural habitats?
3. What do you think it would be like to live in a colony, like the ants in the story?
4. What are some ways we can help protect the habitats and creatures we saw in the story?
5. Can you think of any other types of environments or creatures that you would like to explore and learn more about?