There was once a little critter,
An omnivore was he,
He ate both plants and animals,
As happy as can be.

A biologist came to visit,
To study him up close,
To see how he survives and thrives,
And all the things he knows.

The critter learned about extinction,
How some friends are now gone,
And how important it is to keep
Our diverse world turned on.

The critter learned about hibernation,
How some sleep through the snow,
And how it's good to take a rest
When the winter winds do blow.

The critter met a solitary friend,
Who lived life all alone,
But found that sometimes company
Can make a happy home.

The critter learned about carnivores,
Who eat only meat all day,
But found that sharing food around
Can make a better way.

The critter met a conservationist,
Who taught him how to care,
And how we can all work together
To keep our world so rare.

So now the critter knows so much,
And wants to spread the word,
That we can all make a difference,
And save the things we've heard.

Reflections

1. What kind of animal was the little critter and what did it like to eat?
2. What did the biologist teach the critter and what did they study together?
3. What did the critter learn about extinction and why is it important to keep our world diverse?
4. Why did the critter learn about hibernation and what did it find out?
5. What did the critter learn about the importance of socialization and how did it apply it?
6. What did the critter learn about carnivores and how did it change its perspective on food?
7. Who was the conservationist and what did they teach the critter about conservation?
8. How did the critter feel at the end of the story and what did it want to do?
9. What did you learn from the story and how can we apply it in our own lives to help the environment?