The Bear Cubs' Forest Adventure
by
A story about
for your 3rd Grader.
Once upon a time deep in the forest lived a momma bear and her two cubs. Momma bear tried to teach her cubs Mickey and Molly how to play safely in the forest out getting into mischief. One morning momma bear woke the cubs for breakfast and told them that they were going on an adventure in the forest to see all the beautiful trees and plants. Mickey and Molly were so excited about the adventure that they quickly devoured their breakfast of honey and berries. With their tummies full, Momma bear led the way deep into the forest, reminding them to stay close behind her.
As the bear family adventured deep in the forest they came across a big honey tree and a swarm of bees. Momma said do not climb that tree or disturb those bee's or you will pay the price of not minding me. Of course Mickey and Molly were so curious about the honey dripping from the hive in the tree that they didn't listen to momma and started climbing up the tree. Suddenly, the bees began to buzz loudly and surrounded Mickey and Molly, sending the cubs scrambling back down to the ground where Momma Bear stood, looking both worried and a little bit amused at their mischief.
Feeling a little embarrassed, Mickey and Molly promised Momma Bear they would listen better next time. As they resumed their adventure, they stumbled upon a sparkling stream where they saw their reflection and began a game of leapfrog along the stones.
Molly tumbled into the water with a splash, and Mickey quickly followed, giggling as they played in the gentle current, while Momma Bear kept a watchful eye on them from the riverbank.
As the cubs were playing and splashing in the water something shiny caught Mickey's eye and he dove in after it as Molly watched with surprise. Mickey emerged from the water holding a small, golden key. The cubs and Momma Bear gathered around, wondering what secret it might unlock within the forest.
As they continued their adventure, they spotted an old wooden chest partially buried beneath the roots of a grand oak tree. Could the key possibly belong to this hidden treasure?
Mickey runs to the tree with Molly following behind. Momma bear says what has my adventurous little cubs found ? Oh momma look at this chest we found! Do you think the key opens it?” Mickey exclaimed, holding up the golden key, his eyes wide with excitement.
Let's try it and see with excitement Mickey puts the key in the keyhole and turns the key and he hear it click and Molly is jumping up and down and tells Mickey to open the treasure. Inside the chest, they found an old, dusty photo album with pictures of young bear cubs playing in the forest. Momma Bear recognized these photos from her own cubhood, leading her to share fun stories of her adventures when she was little, sparking the cubs' imaginations and making them dream of creating new adventures of their own.