Once upon a time, there were three best friends named Tom, Tim, and Tam. They lived in a peaceful forest where they played and explored every day. One day, they heard a rumor that there was a threat in the forest. Those who heard the rumor were afraid to go outside.

Tom, Tim, and Tam didn't believe the rumor, though. They thought it was just silly talk and there was nothing to be afraid of. So, they decided to go on an adventure to find out what the threat was.

After walking for a while, they came across a big, scary looking monster. The monster was making a loud noise and scaring all the animals in the forest. The three friends were a bit scared, but they didn't want to run away. They wanted to help the animals and find out what was going on.

Tom, Tim, and Tam approached the monster and asked it what was wrong. The monster told them that it was lost and couldn't find its way back home. The three friends felt sorry for the monster and offered to help.

They took the monster by the hand and led it back to its home. When they got there, they found out that the monster was actually a friendly creature who just wanted to play with the animals in the forest. The three friends were happy they helped the monster and made a new friend.

From that day on, Tom, Tim, and Tam knew that they shouldn't be afraid of things they don't understand. They learned that sometimes, things that seem like a threat are actually just in need of a little help and kindness. And, they lived happily ever after, going on many more adventures and making new friends along the way.

Reflections

1. Who are the three friends in the story and what did they do?
2. What was the rumored threat in the forest?
3. How did the three friends react to the rumored threat?
4. What did they find when they approached the monster?
5. What did the three friends learn from their adventure?
6. What was the monster's real intention in the forest?
7. How did the three friends help the monster?
8. How did the story end?
9. What is the moral of the story?