Once upon a time, in a land far away,
Lived a little creature who loved to play.
He had a straw hat and a stick in his hand,
And he roamed the meadows and the sandy land.

He slurped on some soda and let out a boast,
"I can growl like a lion and I'm the best host!"
But little did he know, he was not alone,
For a big grizzly bear had made that his home.

The bear let out a growl that shook the ground,
The little creature froze, he didn't make a sound.
But the bear just wanted to play, so he gave a smile,
And the little creature realized it was all worthwhile.

They played and ran through the meadows and the trees,
And the little creature felt as happy as he could be.
He learned that sometimes boasting isn't the way,
And making new friends is what makes a great day.

So if you see a bear, don't be afraid,
Just give a little smile, and make a new friend today.

Reflections

1. What did the little creature learn during his adventure in the meadow with the grizzly bear?
2. Why is it important to make new friends, even with creatures that might seem scary at first?
3. What could have happened if the little creature had continued to boast instead of making a new friend?
4. Have you ever met someone or something that seemed scary at first but turned out to be friendly and fun to be around?
5. What are some other things the little creature might do on his adventures in the meadow?