Walrus Got His Tusks

How the Walrus got his Tusks   Bella D.

Long long ago, Stubborn Walrus did not have tusks.  Therefore it was extremely hard for him to catch his prey.  This starved him of many a meal.

One day, when Stubborn Walrus was complaining about being hungry, Snowy Egret came along.  “I will help you make tusks.  What do you want yours to look like?”  “I would like mines to look like Strong Elephant’s.  But theys will be removable.”

So, from 7:30am to 9:30am, they searched for tusks like Strong Elephant’s.  Snowy Egret found a long stick, sharp rocks, and an old water bottle.  “Snowy Egret, I would likes a smarter lad to search with mes,” said Stubborn Walrus.

Stubborn Walrus called Sassy Rabbit and informed her of his request.  From 9:30 am to11:30am, Sassy Rabbit searched.  She found a way to make tusks out of pine needles and a stick.  Sassy Rabbit fastened a long blade of grass around Stubborn Walrus’ snout, therefore making it removable.  “Aaaccchhhooos!  I am allergic to pines!  Someone else will have to search with mes!” said Stubborn Walrus.

While searching, Stubborn Walrus discovered Sarcastic Owl.  “With a rubber band, mud and two pieces of wire, I can do this!” exclaimed Sarcastic Owl.  So from 11:30am to 1:30am, the two searched.  Under a Balsam fir, Sarcastic Owl found the wire and rubber band.  Soon, Sarcastic Owl stumbled upon mud.  She piled the mud onto the wire and fastened it securely to the rubber band. “Perfecto!” Sarcastic Owl exclaimed.  “This rubber bands digs into my snouts!” Stubborn Walrus exclaimed.  “I’ll chooses a different partner!”

Sly Fox volunteered to help.  “I have just what you need!” he said, darting into his den.  He emerged with two wooden shapes that looked Just like Strong Elephant’s tusks.  “Wows!” Stubborn Walrus exclaimed.  “Carved them myself from a Maple tree,” Sly Fox replied. “Now with these works of art and some sap, (On his paw, Sly Fox held Maple syrup) you will have the best tusks ever!  Wait there for one hour.”

After the hour passed, Stubborn Walrus did have tusks, but they were not removable.  “Cheaters, Sly Fox, you Cheaters!”

That, dear reader, is how the Stubborn Walrus got his tusks.  He should not have trusted Sly Fox.

-Bella D. Mar. 10^th, 2011