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The capybara is the biggest rodent and a gentle mammal. Even though he is large, he never bullies smaller animals. He enjoys quiet moments with ducks, monkeys, and even puppies.

One afternoon, a baby turtle got stuck between two rocks. Capybara saw it and didn’t walk away. He carefully used his nose to push the rocks aside. The turtle slowly walked out and gave Capybara a happy smile. All the animals cheered for their helpful friend!

What kind of hero do you think Capybara will be next time?


Q&A:

Why is Capybara special? → He is big but never bullies smaller animals.

What did he do for the turtle? → He helped free the turtle from the rocks.

If you could write the next Capybara story, what would happen? → (Open-ended)

Where does our food come from? Apples and bananas grow on trees. Chickens lay eggs and also give us meat.

Bread is made from wheat that farmers grow. Butter and cheese are made from cow’s milk. Fish come from lakes, rivers, and the sea. Beef is meat from cows. Cakes are made in bakeries using flour, eggs, and butter. Farmers help us get all these foods. Then trucks bring food to stores, and families buy them to cook and eat.

What if food could talk—what would your sandwich say about its journey?

Questions:

1. What are two foods that come from cows? 👉 Butter and beef.

2. Where do fish live? 👉 In lakes, rivers, and the sea.

3. What would your sandwich say if it could talk? 👉 (Open question)

Vegetables are not just tasty—they are good for your health too! Crunchy carrots, soft potatoes, and juicy tomatoes are just the beginning. Each vegetable has its own color, taste, and superpower!

Cucumbers are cool on hot days. Onions can be strong and make us cry. Peppers come in many bright colors. Lettuce and cabbage are great in salads. Broccoli is like a little green forest, and peas pop out like tiny treasures. How to tell the difference between a fruit and a vegetable? Fruits have seeds.

What if your vegetables could talk—what would they say to you at dinner?

Q&A

Which vegetable can cool you down? → Cucumber.

What happens when you cut an onion? → It can make you cry.

If vegetables could talk, what would they say?