In a quiet town, by a bubbling mill,
Lived a happy neighbor, who loved to thrill
With the wonders of science and technology,
And the marvels of medicine and biology.

He'd churn potions and brews in his lab,
And cure ailments that made people feel drab,
Using his knowledge and tools of the trade,
To heal the sick and provide aid.

One day a little kid came by,
On a bicycle that he loved to ride,
He had a scrape and a bruise on his knee,
And was in need of the neighbor's remedy.

The neighbor took him to the hospital near,
And applied his medicine, with a gentle care,
And soon the kid was back on his bike,
Riding and playing, just as he liked.

So, if you ever get hurt or feel unwell,
Just remember the neighbor and his magic spell,
And trust in science and medicine to heal,
And you'll be up and about, with a great zeal!

Reflections

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

1. What did the neighbor love to do and where did he live?
2. How did the neighbor help the little kid with the scrape and bruise on his knee?
3. Why is it important to trust in science and medicine to heal us when we are sick or hurt?
4. Can you think of any other ways that science and technology help us in our daily lives?
5. What do you think the little kid learned from his experience with the neighbor?