Once upon a time, in a magical forest, there lived a beautiful blue tiger named Blaze. Blaze was very special because he was the only blue tiger in the whole forest. He had bright blue fur and shiny blue eyes that sparkled in the sunlight.
Blaze lived in a cozy den in the heart of the forest, surrounded by tall trees and colorful flowers. Every day, he would go out and explore the forest, searching for new adventures.
One day, while Blaze was out exploring, he stumbled upon a clearing in the forest where a group of animals were having a picnic. Blaze was curious, so he decided to join in.
As Blaze sat down to eat with the other animals, he noticed that they all had colorful fur – there were brown bears, yellow lions, and purple rabbits. But Blaze’s bright blue fur made him stand out from the rest.
At first, the other animals were a bit shy around Blaze because they had never seen a blue tiger before. But Blaze was kind and friendly, and soon everyone was having a great time together. They played games, told stories, and sang songs around the campfire.
As the day turned to evening, Blaze realized that it was time for him to go home. He said goodbye to his new friends and headed back to his den.
As Blaze snuggled into his bed of soft grass, he couldn’t wait to come back and visit his new friends in the clearing again. And so, every day, Blaze would return to the clearing to play and have fun with his new friends.
The other animals in the forest were curious about Blaze and his bright blue fur. They would often ask him where he came from and how he got his special color. Blaze would always smile and tell them that he was just born that way, and that being different was something to be proud of.
And so, the blue tiger lived happily ever after, exploring the magical forest and making new friends along the way. He taught everyone that it was okay to be different, and that the most important thing was to be kind and have fun. The end.
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Vocabulary
- Magical (adjective): having or apparently having powers beyond what is natural; enchanting or charming.
- Forest (noun): a large area covered with trees and underbrush; a wooded area.
- Special (adjective): distinct or particular; having a quality that makes something different from others.
- Shiny (adjective): reflecting light in a bright and attractive way; having a smooth, gleaming surface.
- Cozy (adjective): comfortable and warm; providing a feeling of relaxation and contentment.
- Explore (verb): to search and study an area, place, or thing in order to learn more about it.
- Stumble (verb): to trip or fall while walking; to make a mistake or error.
- Picnic (noun): an outdoor meal, especially one taken in a park or on a leisurely outing.
- Curious (adjective): eager to learn or know; interested in something.
- Campfire (noun): a fire built outside for warmth, cooking, or recreational purposes.
- Snuggle (verb): to nestle or cuddle close, especially for warmth or comfort.
- Proud (adjective): feeling or showing pride; having a sense of one’s own worth or importance.
Comprehension Questions
Please answer the following questions with your teacher or partner.
The answers are at the bottom of the page!
- What was special about Blaze, the blue tiger?
- Where did Blaze live?
- Why did Blaze go to the clearing in the forest?
- What did Blaze do with the other animals in the clearing?
- What color was Blaze’s fur?
- How did the other animals react when they saw Blaze for the first time?
- What did Blaze and the other animals do around the campfire?
- Why did Blaze go back to his den at the end of the day?
- What did the other animals in the forest ask Blaze about?
- What did Blaze teach the other animals about being different?
Gap Fill Questions
Please fill in the gaps.
The answers are at the bottom of the page!
- Blaze was the only _____ tiger in the whole forest.
- Blaze lived in a _____ den in the heart of the forest.
- Blaze went to the clearing in the forest because he was _____ and wanted to join in on the picnic.
- Blaze and the other animals _____ games, told stories, and sang songs around the campfire.
- Blaze had bright _____ fur.
- The other animals were a bit _____ when they saw Blaze for the first time because they had never seen a blue tiger before.
- Blaze went back to his den at the end of the day because it was time for him to go _____.
- The other animals in the forest asked Blaze about where he came from and how he got his bright _____ fur.
- Blaze taught the other animals that it was okay to be _____, and that the most important thing was to be kind and have fun.
- Blaze lived _____ ever after, exploring the magical forest and making new friends along the way.
Conversation Questions
With your teacher or partner, please ask and answer these questions:
1. What do you think it would be like to be the only animal of your color in the forest?
2. Have you ever had a picnic like the one in the story? What did you do there?
3. What are some things you like to do with your friends?
4. Have you ever met someone who was very different from you? How did you feel about it?
5. Do you think it’s important to be kind to others, even if they are different from you? Why or why not?
6. If you could be any color, what color would you be and why?
7. Do you think it’s okay to be different from others? Why or why not?
8. Have you ever made new friends while exploring or going on an adventure?
9. Do you think it’s important to have fun and enjoy life? Why or why not?
10. If you could live in a magical forest like the one in the story, what kinds of adventures do you think you would have?
Answers
Comprehension Question Answers:
- What was special about Blaze, the blue tiger?
Blaze was special because he was the only blue tiger in the whole forest.
- Where did Blaze live?
Blaze lived in a cozy den in the heart of the forest.
- Why did Blaze go to the clearing in the forest?
Blaze went to the clearing in the forest because he was curious and wanted to join in on the picnic that the other animals were having.
- What did Blaze do with the other animals in the clearing?
Blaze played games, told stories, and sang songs with the other animals in the clearing.
- What color was Blaze’s fur?
Blaze had bright blue fur.
- How did the other animals react when they saw Blaze for the first time?
The other animals were a bit shy when they saw Blaze for the first time because they had never seen a blue tiger before.
- What did Blaze and the other animals do around the campfire?
Blaze and the other animals played games, told stories, and sang songs around the campfire.
- Why did Blaze go back to his den at the end of the day?
Blaze went back to his den at the end of the day because it was time for him to go home.
- What did the other animals in the forest ask Blaze about?
The other animals in the forest asked Blaze about where he came from and how he got his bright blue fur.
- What did Blaze teach the other animals about being different?
Blaze taught the other animals that it was okay to be different, and that the most important thing was to be kind and have fun.
Gap Fill Question Answers:
- Blaze was the only blue tiger in the whole forest.
- Blaze lived in a cozy den in the heart of the forest.
- Blaze went to the clearing in the forest because he was curious and wanted to join in on the picnic.
- Blaze and the other animals played games, told stories, and sang songs around the campfire.
- Blaze had bright blue fur.
- The other animals were a bit shy when they saw Blaze for the first time because they had never seen a blue tiger before.
- Blaze went back to his den at the end of the day because it was time for him to go home.
- The other animals in the forest asked Blaze about where he came from and how he got his bright blue fur.
- Blaze taught the other animals that it was okay to be different, and that the most important thing was to be kind and have fun.
- Blaze lived happily ever after, exploring the magical forest and making new friends along the way.
