Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to read a fun story called Guji Guji. Are you ready? Let’s begin!
There was an egg that rolled and rolled. It rolled through the trees, across the meadow, and down a hill. Finally, it stopped in a duck’s nest. Mother Duck was busy reading and didn’t notice the new egg.
Soon, the eggs began to crack open. The first little duckling had blue spots, so Mother Duck named him Crayon. The second duckling had brown stripes, and she called him Zebra. The third duckling was yellow, and his name was Moonlight. The last egg was different. Out came a funny-looking duckling who said, “Guji Guji!” So, that became his name.
Mother Duck loved all her ducklings and taught them how to swim, dive, and waddle. Guji Guji was very good at learning. He was bigger and stronger than the others, but Mother Duck loved them all the same.
One day, three crocodiles came out of the lake. They looked a lot like Guji Guji. The crocodiles laughed and said, “Look at that silly crocodile walking like a duck!” Guji Guji said, “I am a duck!”
The crocodiles said, “No, you’re like us! You have blue-gray skin, sharp claws, and pointed teeth. You can hide underwater and catch ducks!”
The crocodiles wanted Guji Guji to help them catch the ducks. But Guji Guji didn’t want to hurt his family. He thought and thought by the lake. “Am I a bad crocodile?” he wondered. Then he had a great idea!
The next day, Guji Guji took the ducks to the bridge to practice diving. The crocodiles waited underneath, ready to catch the ducks. But instead of ducks, three big rocks fell from the bridge! The crocodiles bit the rocks and hurt their teeth. “Crack! Crack! Crack!”
The crocodiles ran away, and Guji Guji saved the day!
That night, all the ducks danced and celebrated. Guji Guji was a hero! He stayed with Mother Duck, Crayon, Zebra, and Moonlight. Every day, he became a stronger and happier “crocoduck.”
The end.
Guji Guji taught us that being different is okay. He showed us how to be brave and protect the ones we love. Remember, you can be a hero too, just like Guji Guji!
Duckling Detective: Let’s play a game of observation! Go outside or look out the window and try to spot different birds or animals. Can you find any that look different from each other, just like Guji Guji and his siblings? Draw a picture of the animals you see and talk about how they are similar and different. Remember, being different is special!
Role Play Adventure: Gather some friends or family members and act out the story of Guji Guji. You can pretend to be Guji Guji, Mother Duck, or even the crocodiles. Think about how Guji Guji felt when he had to make a big decision. What would you do if you were in his place? This activity helps us understand the importance of making good choices and being brave.
Hero’s Heart: Think about a time when you helped someone or did something brave. Share your story with the class or your family. How did it make you feel? Just like Guji Guji, you can be a hero in your own way. Draw a picture of your heroic moment and share it with others to inspire them!
Here’s a sanitized version of the provided YouTube transcript:
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Hello, I’m Robert Guillaume and welcome to Storyline Online, brought to you by the Screen Actors Guild Foundation. Today we’re going to be reading a story by Chih-Yuan Chen called *Guji Guji*.
An egg was rolling on the ground. It rolled through the trees, across the meadow, and all the way down the hill. Finally, it rolled right into a duck’s nest. Mother Duck didn’t notice because she was reading. Soon enough, the eggs began to crack.
The first duckling to hatch had blue spots, and Mother Duck named him Crayon. The second duckling had brown stripes, so she decided to call him Zebra. The third duckling was yellow, and Mother Duck named him Moonlight. A rather unusual-looking duckling hatched from the fourth egg. “Guji Guji,” he said, and that became his name.
Mother Duck taught her four ducklings how to swim, dive, and waddle. Guji Guji always learned more quickly than the others; he was bigger and stronger too. But no matter how quick they were or what they looked like, Mother Duck loved all her ducklings the same.
Then one day, three crocodiles came out of the lake. They looked a lot like Guji Guji. The crocodiles were smiling, and when they laughed, their big teeth were visible. The three crocodiles saw Guji Guji and smiled some more. “Look at that silly crocodile. He’s walking like a duck!” Guji Guji heard them. “I am not walking like a duck; I am a duck!” he explained.
The crocodiles laughed. “Look at yourself! No feathers, no beak, no big webbed feet! What you have is blue-gray skin, sharp claws, and pointed teeth. You’re just like us.” The first crocodile said, “Your blue-gray body lets you hide underwater so you can get close to tasty ducks.” The second crocodile added, “Big, sharp claws help you hold onto ducks tightly.” The third crocodile said, “Pointed teeth are necessary for eating ducks. Mmmm.”
The three crocodiles grinned. “We know you live with the ducks. Take them to the bridge tomorrow and practice diving. We’ll wait underneath.”
“Why would I do that?” Guji Guji asked. “Why should I listen to you?”
“Because we are all crocodiles, and crocodiles help each other.” The crocodiles grinned again and vanished into the grass. Guji Guji felt terrible. He sat by the lake to think. “Is it true? Am I a bad crocodile too?” He looked down into the lake and made a fierce face. Guji Guji laughed; he looked silly. “I am not a bad crocodile. Of course, I’m not exactly a duck either.”
“But the three crocodiles are mean, and they want to eat my family. I must think of a way to stop them.” Guji Guji thought and thought until finally, he came up with a good idea. He went home happy and content.
That night, the three crocodiles sharpened their teeth, thinking of tasty ducks. They were ready for their feast. The next day, Guji Guji did as he was told—he took the flock of ducks to the bridge to practice diving. The three crocodiles were waiting underneath the bridge.
It wasn’t ducks that dropped from the bridge; it was three big rocks! The crocodiles bit down. “Crack! Crack! Crack!” went their teeth. The three crocodiles ran away as fast as they could. In barely a minute, they were gone!
Guji Guji had saved the ducks! He was the hero of the day! That night, all the ducks danced and celebrated. Guji Guji continued to live with Mother Duck, Crayon, Zebra, and Moonlight, and every day he became a stronger and happier “crocoduck.”
The end.
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This version maintains the essence of the story while ensuring it is appropriate for all audiences.
