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Busi's River Puzzle

Free · Ages 4–8 · About 2 minutes to read aloud · Also available in French
Busi's River Puzzle

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Busi was a clever little hare who loved to sit by the gently glowing river at night. The river was very wide, and the big animals didn't know how to cross it to reach the sweet berry bushes on the other side. Instead of using big muscles, Busi used her brain. She gently placed wide, flat lily pads across the water, creating a perfect, bouncy bridge. 'You just have to step lightly!' she squeaked happily. The big animals learned that being strong isn't the only way to solve a problem; thinking quietly and being clever is a superpower too! They all hopped across and enjoyed a wonderful feast of sweet berries under the stars. The savanna animals fell asleep with full bellies and happy hearts, knowing they could always solve problems together. Tonight I remember that my clever thoughts and quiet ideas are my very own superpowers.

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Questions to talk about afterwards

How did Busi the hare help the animals cross the river?
  • She built a wooden bridge
  • She taught them to swim
  • She used lily pads as a bouncy bridge
  • She asked an elephant for help
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