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For days, you’ve had this strange feeling, like something tiny and quick is darting behind the branches whenever you walk by the Christmas tree. You keep thinking you see a bit of movement, just a flicker, out of the corner of your eye. But nothing’s there every time you turn your head to look more closely. It’s starting to make you wonder if you’re imagining it all. Then, this morning, just as you rush to grab your backpack and race out the door for the school bus, you pause for one last look at the tree. That’s when you see two bright, curious eyes looking right back at you from behind a cluster of needles. This time, it’s no trick of the light. Something—or someone—is there, hiding quietly within the branches. What happens next is up to you!

What could be some reasons for the small creature to hide in the Christmas tree?

How would you feel if you saw eyes peering at you from the tree, and what would your first reaction be?

What do you think the creature looks like besides the bright, curious eyes you can see?

If you could communicate with the creature, what would you say to it?

What magical powers or special abilities do you think the creature might have?

How would you convince the creature to come out of hiding, and what would you do to make it feel safe?

Can you imagine a backstory for the creature and how it came to be in your Christmas tree?

How could the discovery of this creature change your usual morning routine before going to school?

What fun adventures could you go on with your newfound friend from the Christmas tree?

Do you think the creature should be a secret kept just between you, or would you tell others about it?