In the morning, bright and early,
I wake up feeling oh so pearly,
I brush my teeth and comb my hair,
And pick out clothes I like to wear.

I grab my backpack, big and blue,
And fill it up with all I'll do,
My pencils, paper, and some books,
And snacks for when I get those looks.

I head to school, a skip and hop,
And see my friend, who likes to bop,
We sit together in the class,
And learn new things, a fun-filled pass.

At break time, we run and play,
And then come back for more each day,
We work so hard and do our best,
And earn our breakfast as a quest.

With bellies full and minds so clear,
We tackle problems with no fear,
Our pencils move across the page,
And make our dreams come to the stage.

So, here's to friendship, learning, too,
And all the things we'll soon pursue,
With pencils, teeth, and backpacks on,
We'll show the world what we've become.

Reflections

1. How did the little mouse show courage during his journey to find food for his family?
2. What were some of the challenges the mouse faced, and how did he overcome them?
3. How did the mouse's encounters with the other animals in the story change his perception of them?
4. What did the mouse learn about the importance of friendship and kindness during his journey?
5. If you were in the mouse's situation, how would you have handled the challenges he faced?