Read together
Once upon a time, in the land of the free,
There was a president, as honest as can be.
He carried a buck, big and strong,
And spoke to his people all day long.
But one day as he walked in the woods,
He stumbled and tumbled down for goods.
He looked up and saw a harshly face,
A man with a hatchet, in a dangerous place.
The president knew what he had to do,
He spoke honestly and tried to subdue.
The man put down his hatchet and listened,
And the president's words left him no longer frightened.
From that day on, the president led with grace,
And people followed him, all over the place.
So remember, kids, to be honest and true,
And use your words wisely, like the president too.
Talk about it
Reflection
- How did the president demonstrate his honesty in the story?
- What was the danger the president faced in the woods?
- What did the president do to overcome the dangerous situation?
- How did the man with the hatchet react to the president's words?
- Why do you think the people followed the president after the encounter in the woods?
- Can you think of a time when you had to use your words wisely like the president did in the story?
- How do you think the story would be different if the president had not been honest and brave?