In a faraway galaxy, not so long ago, lived Zippy Zog, the curious alien. With eyes like twinkling stars and a heart full of wonder, Zippy had one big question.

Zippy asked his friends, “Why must Earth kids go to school?” His friend, Bloop the Blip, just giggled, “It’s the rule, you silly fool!”

Poof and Zap! Off zoomed Zippy in his zigzaggy spaceship to Earth. He had to find answers and find them fast—and maybe have a blast!

Zippy landed with a bump and a thump in Daisy Town School. The bell rang with a ‘ding-ding,’ and kids began to sing-sing!

“Welcome, Zippy!” said Ms. Whiz, the wise teacher. “School is where we learn and grow, just like trees under the sun’s glow.”

Zippy watched as kids read books and wrote with bright crayons. He thought, “Writing is like painting with words! How absurd!”

On the playground, kids giggled and played. Zippy saw them share and care. “School is friendship and fun, clearer than the midday sun!”

In Science class, Zippy saw fizz and pop, bang and boom! “School is full of wonders, not gloom!”

Lunch was like a treasure chest, each bite a delight. “School fuels the belly and the brain!”

Finally, in Art, teachers taught with splashes and dashes. Zippy painted the night sky, stars twinkling like candy. “School is art and heart, like a beautiful symphony!”

Zippy floated back to his spaceship as the day ended. “School isn’t just a rule. It’s cool and full of jewels!” he cheered.

Zooming back to his galaxy, Zippy told his friends, “School’s a place to know, grow, and glow. It’s a treasure trove, you know!”