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The Adventures of Ellie the Elephant and Sammy the Squirrel

Once upon a time, in the deep, green forests, lived a mischievous baby elephant named Ellie and a playful baby squirrel named Sammy. They loved exploring the woods together, climbing trees and chasing butterflies.

Baby elephant with a gray trunk and friendly eyes and Baby squirrel with bushy tail and tiny acorn hat playing by a tall, green tree

One sunny day, as Ellie and Sammy were happily bouncing around, they stumbled upon a hidden cottage. Little did they know, it belonged to a wicked witch named Winifred. She had eyes as sharp as her long, crooked nose and she loved to capture animals to use in her potions and spells.

Baby elephant with a gray trunk and friendly eyes and Baby squirrel with bushy tail and tiny acorn hat peering through the windows of the witch's cottage

Curiosity got the better of them, and Ellie and Sammy sneaked into the cottage. They giggled and whispered, thinking they were invisible. But just as they were about to leave, they heard Winifred's cackling voice, 'Ah-ha! I have you now, my little intruders!'

Baby elephant with a gray trunk and friendly eyes and Baby squirrel with bushy tail and tiny acorn hat hiding behind a colorful potion on a table, watching the witch

Winifred scooped up Ellie and Sammy, trapping them in a jar. The friends were scared but brave. Sammy squeaked, 'Ellie, we must find a way to escape!' Ellie nodded and whispered back, 'Let's use our good listening skills to find a clue.'

Baby elephant with a gray trunk and friendly eyes and Baby squirrel with bushy tail and tiny acorn hat trapped in a jar, looking determined

Listening closely, they heard the witch muttering something about a magic key. Their ears perked up, and they knew they had to be patient. When Winifred finally left the room, Ellie and Sammy spotted a shiny key. They used their teamwork to unlock the jar and escaped just in time!

Baby elephant with a gray trunk and friendly eyes and Baby squirrel with bushy tail and tiny acorn hat rejoicing after unlocking the jar with the magic key

Reflection Questions

  • How did Ellie and Sammy end up in the witch's cottage?
  • What did Ellie and Sammy use to escape from the jar?
  • Why is good listening important in this story?

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