Once upon a time, in a land not too far,
Lived a little kid, whose name was Star.
Star loved to go on adventures, you see,
And explore the world, wild and free.

But there was a problem, a terrible one,
Star's galoshes had a wrinkle, and it wasn't fun.
They hurt Star's feet, and made them grumpy,
Not a terrific situation, it was quite bumpy.

Star thought and thought, what should they decide,
To go on an adventure without aching inside?
That's when their neighbor, an old, wise owl,
Suggested something that made Star howl.

"Try on these boots," the owl said with a smile,
"I'm sure they'll fit and be comfortable for a while."
So Star put them on, and they felt just right,
Ready for an adventure, full of delight.

Off they went, through fields and streams,
With the new boots, they were living their dreams.
The sun shone bright, the sky was blue,
The adventure was amazing, it was true.

Now Star knew, that when things aren't going well,
They can always ask for help, and it will swell.
Thanks to their neighbor and their suggestion,
Star's adventure turned from terrible to terrific, without question.

Reflections

Here are a few questions to ask kids to think about the story:

1. What was the problem that Star had with their galoshes, and how did they feel about it?
2. Who suggested a solution to Star's problem, and what was the solution?
3. How did Star feel after they put on the new boots, and what did they do next?
4. What did Star learn from their adventure, and how might they use this knowledge in the future?
5. Have you ever had a problem that you didn't know how to solve, and did someone suggest a solution that helped you?