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Chomper's Winter Surprise

In a cozy tree, Chomper the chipmunk loved to sleep all day.

a chipmunk sleeping in the tree

He ignored all his friends, who were busy collecting nuts for winter.

Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes's friends gather food; he is uninterested.

Even when Sammy squirrel advised him to prepare, Chomper just yawned.

Wise squirrel with grey fur and bright, attentive eyes advises Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes; Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes disregards the advice.

As leaves fell, Chomper snuggled in his bed, dreaming of spring.

Introduces Lazy chipmunk with brown fur band curious black eyes, the chipmunk, in his tree home bed.

The first snowflakes woke Chomper, and he felt a pang of hunger.

Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes wakes to snow, realizing he has no food.

He searched his home, but found only empty shelves and dust.

sad chipmunk searched his home, but found only empty shelves and dust.

With a grumbling belly, he went to ask for help from friends.

Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes decides to seek help from other animals.

Generously, they shared their food, teaching Chomper about teamwork and sharing.

Friends share their food and teach Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes important values.

Chomper realized his mistake and felt very sorry for his laziness.

Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes understands his error and feels sorry.

The next year, Chomper worked hard, helping others prepare for winter.

Lazy chipmunk with brown fur and curious black eyes becomes proactive and helpful.

Winter came, and everyone had plenty, thanks to Chomper's diligence.

chipmunks had plenty to eat thanks to Chomper's diligence

Together, they celebrated in warm burrows, full of laughter and stories.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Chomper felt when he woke up to find no food for winter?
  • What does this story teach us about the importance of preparing and helping others?
  • Have you ever been in a situation where others helped you, like Chomper's friends did?

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