Once upon a time, in a land far away,
There lived some animals who loved to play.
They lived in the woods, so lush and green,
With tall trees and flowers, the prettiest you've seen.

There was a squirrel who loved to climb,
And a rabbit who'd burrow all the time.
A fox who was quick and sly as can be,
And a bear who loved to sleep in a tree.

One day they set out on an adventure,
To explore the land and all its splendor.
They crossed a pond with lily pads afloat,
And found a cave that was dark as a moat.

They entered the cave, so cool and damp,
And found a bat who hung like a lamp.
They went deeper and found a treasure,
A glowing rock that brought them great pleasure.

They left the cave and headed to the ocean,
Where they met a dolphin who was in motion.
They swam and played in the waves so blue,
And saw a whale who was enormous too.

As the sun began to set, they headed home,
Back to the woods where they roam.
They settled down in their cozy den,
And dreamt of their adventure, again and again.

So, if you ever find yourself in the woods,
Look for a cave, an ocean or pond that's good.
You never know what you might find,
A treasure, a friend or a memory to bind.

Reflections

1. What kind of animals did the story mention?
2. What did the animals find when they explored the cave?
3. What did they see in the ocean?
4. What did the animals do when they got back to their home in the woods?
5. Would you like to explore the woods and see what you can find? What would you like to look for?