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Hop to the Moon

Once upon a moonlit night, there lived a rabbit named Riley who dreamed of hopping to the moon. His best friend, Harvey the horse, was always up for an adventure.

A whimsical rabbit gazes at the moon with a horse standing beside him, under a starry night sky.

One day, Riley said, 'Harvey, let's leap to the luminous moon!' Harvey neighed with glee, 'What a brilliant idea, Riley! Let's gallop to the galaxy!'

A rabbit and a horse excitedly talking to each other under the glowing moon.

They packed a picnic of carrots and hay, and set off on their starry way. But oh no, on the ground they saw, an army of cockroaches—ick and eek!

A rabbit and a horse facing an army of cockroaches on a dirt path.

The cockroaches chittered and chattered, 'You cannot pass unless you flatter!' Riley thought quick and said with a grin, 'Oh, cockroaches, you're the stars on Earth’s skin!'

Mischievous cockroaches blocking a path with mischievous expressions blocking the rabbit and horse's path.

The cockroaches giggled and moved aside, 'What a clever rabbit, enjoy your ride!'

Mischievous cockroaches blocking a path moving aside to let the rabbit and horse pass.

Harvey and Riley continued their quest, hopping and trotting with zest. They soon reached a river, shiny and bright, reflecting the moon in the night.

Rabbit and horse standing beside a sparkling river under the moonlight.

'How do we cross?' Riley asked with worry. 'On my back!' said Harvey, 'Let’s hurry!' With a mighty leap and a splash, through the river they made a dash.

Horse with a rabbit on its back splashing through a river.

On the other side, they shook off the wet, 'To the moon we go, we won't fret!' But suddenly, a roar did sound, 'Who dares step on my ground?!'

Rabbit and horse startled by a loud roar.

It was Draco, the dragon bold. His scales shimmered like gold. 'We mean no harm, dear Draco, you see. We’re on a moon mission, Riley and me.'

A golden dragon blocking the rabbit and horse's path.

Draco gave a hearty chuckle, 'You’re brave, I can tell. Fly like me, I wish you well!' With a flap and a flip, Draco soared high, leading Riley and Harvey to the sky.

Dragon soaring into the sky, with rabbit and horse looking up in amazement.

Higher and higher they climbed, past the stars that twinkled and chimed. At last, the moon was in their sight, glowing and beaming so bright.

Rabbit and horse flying through the starry sky towards the luminous moon.

'We did it, Harvey!' Riley cried, 'The moon's cheese we'll slide!' They danced and skipped on the moon's surface, with joy and cheer, their hearts did burst.

Rabbit and horse dancing on the moon's surface.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think Riley and Harvey decided to go to the moon together?
  • How did Riley and Harvey show bravery during their adventure?
  • What do you think Riley and Harvey learned from their journey?

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