In the jungle, deep and wild,
Lived a furry, small and mild,
A creature sly and quick on feet,
And oh so proud of its retreat.

With stripes upon its back so bright,
It roamed the forest day and night,
Strong and nimble, it did play,
And scampered through the woods all day.

It climbed the trees so high and tall,
And from up there it would call,
To all the animals far and near,
Announcing that it had no fear.

For though it may be small in size,
This creature strong and very wise,
Knew how to live within its means,
And keep itself safe and unseen.

So children, take a lesson here,
From this creature, oh so dear,
Be proud of who you are, and strong,
And like this creature, strive along.

Reflections

1. What do you think the striped creature was?
2. Why do you think the creature was proud of its retreat?
3. How did the creature keep itself safe in the jungle?
4. Why do you think the author used the words "sly" and "nimble" to describe the creature?
5. What did you learn from the story?