Once upon a time, in a land so far,
There was a contest, that raised the bar,
For all the creatures, big and small,
To showcase their skills, one and all.

The first to come, was a little ant,
Who had a mine, that was quite avant,
She dug and dug, day and night,
For precious stones, that shone so bright.

Next up, came a little bird,
Who had a seed, that she preferred,
She planted it deep, in the ground,
And soon a tree, did she have found.

Then came a bunny, oh so fast,
Who told of adventures, from the past,
Of carrots and lettuce, and fields so green,
That he had once, ever so keen.

And so the contest, went on and on,
With stories and talents, till the dawn,
And in the end, all agreed,
That each one's gift, was what they need.

Reflections

Here are a few questions that kids can think about regarding "The Great Contest of Gifts and Tales":

1. What was your favorite gift or story that one of the creatures shared during the contest?
2. Why do you think it's important for creatures to showcase their talents and share their stories with others?
3. What are some unique strengths or experiences that you have that you could share with others?
4. Do you think it's important to celebrate and appreciate the different talents and abilities of the people and creatures around us? Why or why not?
5. How could you encourage someone to share their gift or story, even if they're feeling shy or uncertain about it?