Question

Your class begins to wonder if this happens with other animals. You decide to do some more research. You have found three sources. Your class decides to make a storybook to share with the animal petting zoo and the people who visit the zoo. You will write a story to add to the storybook.

Answer 1

A

Answer 2

I’d love to write the story — a couple quick questions first so I make exactly what your class needs:

1. What behavior or question does “this” refer to (for example: contagious yawning, animals showing empathy, handedness/paw preference, how animals comfort each other, imprinting/bonding, etc.)?
2. Do you want the story aimed at preschool, early elementary (K–2), or older kids (3–5)?
3. Will you give the three sources you found so I can include them (or paraphrase findings) in the story, or should I invent simple, realistic-sounding sources and facts?

If you’d like, here are three short story options I can write in full once you pick one (or tell me a different topic):

Option A — Contagious Yawns: “The Yawn Parade at Sunny Farm”
- A friendly classroom visits the petting zoo and notices goats, sheep, and rabbits yawning after a child yawns. The class researches and learns that many animals yawn contagiously, then creates a “quiet-yawn” poster for zoo visitors.

Option B — Paws and Preference: “Leftie Lamb and Rightie Rabbit”
- Kids investigate whether animals prefer a left or right paw. They test goats and guinea pigs, collect results, and celebrate how every animal is a little different. Includes a simple kid-friendly way to test at the zoo.

Option C — Sharing Snacks and Caring: “Milo the Goat’s Gentle Hoof”
- After watching one goat nudge another away from a bucket, the class researches how animals show caring and sharing. They learn how animals comfort each other and decide how visitors can help animals feel safe and cared for.

Pick one option (A, B, or C), tell me the target age and whether you’ll give the three sources — then I’ll write the full story for the storybook, including a short “Did you know?” box with findings from your sources.