Let's go outside and play in the sun,
We'll make some fun that's just begun,
We'll grab some sand and add some mud,
And mix it up into a sloppy crud.

We'll scoop it up and shape it nice,
Into a castle, or a house of mice,
We'll add some shells and pretty stones,
And decorate it with some colorful cones.

But we can't forget the most important part,
We'll let it dry so it won't fall apart,
Then we'll admire our creation so grand,
A masterpiece built by our own little hands.

So let's mix, sand, shape and scoop,
And see what we can make in this creative group,
We'll get messy and have lots of fun,
And create memories that will last a lifetime.

Reflections

1. How did the main character feel at the beginning of the story?
2. What was the magical creature like, and what did it teach the main character?
3. What did the main character learn about friendship, and how did this impact her life?
4. Why do you think the magical creature chose to help the main character?
5. Have you ever felt lonely or like you didn't have any friends? How did you overcome that feeling?
6. What are some ways that you can be a good friend to others?
7. Do you think it's important to have friends? Why or why not?
8. If you could have a magical creature as a friend, what kind of creature would it be, and what adventures would you go on together?