In a swampy land, where creatures dwell,
Lived an amphibian, who loved to yell.
He had webbed feet and a slimy skin,
And loved to leap and swim and grin.

But he noticed something was not right,
The water was polluted, a terrible sight.
His home was dying, he was afraid,
The environment was becoming degraded.

He talked to his relatives, the reptiles around,
Who had scales and were not bound,
To the water like he was, and they knew,
Something had to be done, before it was too late, it was true.

They formed a plan, to clean up the mess,
And help the endangered species, they would confess.
They cleaned the water, and made it pure,
So the creatures could thrive and endure.

Now, the amphibians and reptiles live in peace,
Their home is restored, and the pollution has ceased.
They learned that working together is key,
To protect their world, and be happy and free.

Remember, young ones, our world is precious,
And it's up to us to make it prosperous.
Let's keep our home, safe and sound,
So that no creature becomes extinct, we'll keep them around.

Reflections

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

1. Why was the amphibian afraid when he noticed that the water was polluted?
2. What did the reptiles and amphibians do to help clean up the polluted water?
3. Why is it important to work together and help protect endangered species?
4. What can you do to help protect the environment and the creatures that live in it?
5. How did the story make you feel?