Terry Thinks It Through

Once upon a time, in Dino Land, lived a little Triceratops named Terry. Terry loved playing with his friends, but he always did what they told him without thinking.

One sunny morning, Terry's friend, Archie the Apatosaurus, said, "Let's go to the Muddy Puddle! It's the best place to play!" Terry, without thinking, said, "Okay!"

But when they got there, the Muddy Puddle was all dried up! Terry was sad, but Archie said, "Let's go to the Spiky Thicket then!" Again, Terry agreed without thinking.

The Spiky Thicket was full of sharp spikes! Terry didn't like it, but he didn't say anything. He just followed Archie. "Ouch!" Terry cried. "These spikes hurt!"

Suddenly, Terry stopped. He thought, "I don't like the spikes! I want to go to the Grassy Meadow!" He told Archie, "I want to go somewhere else!"

Archie was surprised, but he said, "Okay, Terry! Let's go to the Grassy Meadow!" And they did. Terry had so much fun playing in the soft grass. He learned that it's good to think for himself!