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A Grateful Girl Named Gabby

Gabby was a girl so glad, full of giggles, never sad. She loved to play in the sun, having oodles and oodles of fun.

A cheerful girl with curly hair playing joyfully in a sunlit garden, surrounded by flowers and butterflies, with a big smile on her face.

One bright morning while she played, she saw a squirrel who looked quite dismayed. 'Oh dear squirrel, why the frown? Let's turn that upside-down!'

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy, a girl with curly hair, talking to a sad squirrel sitting by a tree, looking concerned but ready to help.

'My acorns, they're all gone away. I have nothing to eat today,' said the squirrel with a tiny tear. Gabby knew she must bring cheer.

A small squirrel with an upset face and a tear in its eye, speaking to A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy who looks determined to help.

Gabby thought and had a plan, she would help, yes, she can! She dashed inside, quick as a flash, to find some food in her secret stash.

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy running quickly into her house, with determination and excitement, as she thinks about her plan to help.

With an apple here and a nut there, a bounty of goodies from everywhere! Gabby gathered, stacked, and packed, making sure nothing lacked.

A cheerful scene showing A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy collecting a variety of treats like apples, nuts, berries, and packing them into a basket.

Back to the squirrel she did race, a bright smile on her face. 'Here, dear friend, enjoy this feast. You won't find better, not in the least!'

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy joyfully handing a full basket of food to the happy squirrel, both smiling and sharing a moment of friendship.

The squirrel munched and crunched with glee, tail wagging wild and free. 'Thank you, Gabby, you're the best, much better than all the rest!'

The squirrel eating happily from the basket while A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy watches with a big smile, feeling proud and content.

Gabby felt all warm inside, her heart swelled up with pride. Helping others, big or small, made her feel ten feet tall.

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy standing tall and proud, with a glowing heart symbol on her chest, feeling the warmth of kindness and gratitude.

And from that day, come rain or sunny, Gabby and the squirrel were always full of honey. They played and shared, every day, in their own special way.

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy and the squirrel playing together in a garden, sharing snacks and laughing, with sun rays shining down on them.

Remember this story of Gabby so true, gratitude and kindness are magic, too. When you help and share, your heart will glow, and happiness will always grow.

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy holding hands with friends, surrounded by a glowing aura of happiness, with vibrant colors and smiling faces all around.

Here's a tip for all to see: The more you give, the happier you'll be. An act of kindness every day, keeps the gloominess away!

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy giving a flower to a friend, both smiling ear to ear, with a rainbow and sunshine in the background.

So be like Gabby, full of cheer, spread love and joy far and near. A grateful heart will lead the way, making each and every day a happy, happy day!

A cheerful girl with curly hair and a big smile, always ready to help others and spread joy surrounded by friends, all happily playing together in a whimsical, colorful garden, with positive energy flowing everywhere.

Reflection Questions

  • Why do you think it was important for Gabby to help the squirrel?
  • How does sharing with others make Gabby feel?
  • What can you do to show kindness to someone today?

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