In a zoo not far away,
Lived a huge elephant, so they say.
He loved to wear his colorful pajamas,
And strut around like a true drama llama.

But one day, he was caught in a cage,
Feeling trapped and filled with rage.
His shower was just a tiny hose,
He felt so sad, from his head to his toes.

His teacher, a wise old owl,
Taught him to be brave and howl.
She told him to learn from his plight,
And to never give up without a fight.

So he practiced his trumpet call,
And soon he broke out of his stall.
He met a skinny lion, so pointed and sleek,
Who taught him how to pounce and sneak.

Together they roamed the savannah,
Feeling free and full of nirvana.
The animal kingdom was their school,
And they learned many a useful tool.

So kids, always remember this tale,
Of how even a huge elephant can prevail.
With courage, determination and friends,
Anything is possible, the story never ends.

Reflections

1. How did the elephant feel when he was trapped in the cage?
2. Who helped the elephant learn how to be brave and break out of his cage?
3. What did the skinny lion teach the elephant?
4. How did the elephant feel when he was finally free to roam with his new friends?
5. What can we learn from the elephant's story about the importance of courage and perseverance?