Once upon a time in a land far away,
There was a little mouse who loved to play,
He went to his neighbor's house to see,
If they had anything delicious for him to eat.

The host, a friendly cat, greeted him with glee,
And showed him some cheese as spicy as can be,
The mouse was excited, but couldn't understand,
So the cat helped translate, and lent him a hand.

The mouse wolfed down the cheese, and his eyes grew wide,
But he soon realized his neighbor was not by his side,
The cat was furious, and the mouse felt bad,
He promised to make it up, and the cat wasn't sad.

From that day on, the mouse and cat were good friends,
And they shared their food until the very end,
The mouse learned to appreciate his neighbor's gift,
And never took their kindness for granted or missed.

So remember, young ones, to always be kind,
And treat your neighbors with an open mind,
You never know what delicious surprises they'll bring,
And sharing with them can make your heart sing.

Reflections

1. Who are the two main characters in the story?
2. What did the host show the mouse that was very spicy?
3. Why was the mouse upset when the host left?
4. What did the host do when he found out the cheese was gone?
5. How did the mouse make it up to the host?
6. Why is it important to be kind to your neighbors?
7. How did the mouse's relationship with the host change over time?
8. What lesson did the mouse learn from this experience?
9. Have you ever had a neighbor or friend show you something new or delicious to eat?
10. What are some ways you can be kind to your neighbors or friends today?