Chapter 1: The Sunny Morning
The sun was warm in the bush. A grey koala sat high in a gum tree. She nibbled on green leaves. She was full and happy.
Chapter 2: Dark Clouds
The sky turned grey. Cool wind blew through the trees. Drip, drop! The first drops of rain fell on the koala’s thick fur.
Chapter 3: Finding Shelter
The rain fell fast now. The koala did not run. She tucked her head down and curled into a tight ball against the tree trunk. Her thick fur kept her skin dry like a raincoat.
Chapter 4: Forest Neighbors
Nearby, other animals looked for cover. A wombat waddled quickly into his deep, dry burrow underground. A wallaby stood still under the thick bushes to stay out of the wind.
Chapter 5: After the Rain
The rain stopped. The leaves sparkled with water. The koala licked the drops off the leaves for a drink. The bush felt fresh and new.
Comprehension Questions
Part 1: Quick Check
- Where was the koala sitting at the start of the story?
- A) In a burrow
- B) High in a gum tree
- C) Under a bush
- What does the koala eat?
- A) Sandwiches and cake
- B) Green leaves
- C) Grass
- How does the koala stay dry in the rain?
- A) She uses an umbrella.
- B) She goes into a house.
- C) Her thick fur works like a raincoat.
Part 2: Animal Homes
- Where did the wombat go to stay dry?
- (Answer: Into his deep, dry burrow underground.)
- Where did the wallaby hide from the wind?
- (Answer: Under the thick bushes.)