This is a story about Andrew and Zender,
Two unlikely friends who found a great treasure.
So get yourself comfy and take a big breath,
Close your eyes and let them rest.
Andrew and Zender Found a Great Treasure Read by Wendy Bush Andrew the tortoise was grazing on grass when Zender Giraffe came strolling past.
Please tell me,
Zender,
What is it like to be tall?
I like it,
Said Zender.
I can see all.
The birds fly right past me,
Flapping their wings.
And there,
On a branch,
A small bluebird sings.
The squirrels have babies up in their nests.
And the view of the mountain is simply the best.
The tops of the trees have the juiciest leaves,
With sweet drops of dew from the crisp morning breeze.
I stretch my long neck and my long tongue too.
Would you like me to pick some nice leaves for you?
No,
Thank you,
Said Andrew.
That's not what I eat.
I like the grass and the shrubs you find at your feet.
Berries and pears are my favourite fruits.
And when fresh grass grows,
I eat the new shoots.
The two walked along for the next little while,
When Zender asked Andrew with a shy little smile.
Please tell me,
Andrew,
What is it like to be small?
I like it,
Said Andrew.
I can see all.
I can see all.
The tiny ants that run so fast,
And the hoppers and moths that always fly past.
The beautiful flowers that smell ever so sweet.
Their delicate petals are a scrumptious treat.
The day went on and they sat down together.
They had a wonderful chat whilst enjoying the weather.
He told her things,
You can see if you're small,
And she told him things,
You can see if you're tall.
Suddenly,
Andrew yawned a big yawn.
Suddenly,
Andrew yawned a big yawn.
Good night,
He said.
I will see you at dawn.
He tucked his head and his legs into his shell.
Shut his eyes tight,
And fast asleep he fell.
Now giraffes don't sleep very much at all.
So Zender relaxed and chewed a cud ball.
She watched the bright stars move across the night sky,
Twinkling and blinking as they sailed slowly by.
Many wild animals only come out at night.
They can only be seen by the moon's light.
Some jackal pups howled and sounded so cute,
And Ophelia Owl gave a soft hoot.
A shiny black mamba came slithering by.
Her scales were as black as the midnight sky.
The bats dipped and swooped while catching their prey.
They hunt during the night and sleep in the day.
In the dark hours,
Zender spoke with her friends.
Then tiredly,
They all went off to their dance.
The sun then shined its first morning rays.
Good morning,
Dear Andrew.
I have much to tell you today.
I saw many things while you were asleep.
I will tell you about it when I get home.
Well,
We have something to eat.
They ate breakfast together on the banks of a stream,
While Zender told Andrew all she had seen.
Andrew and Zender had found a great treasure.
Both of them knew they would be friends forever.
Although they are different and are from worlds apart,
They hold each other deep in their hearts.
The End
