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A New Friend in the Garden

In a small colorful town, there was a cheerful girl named Lily who loved playing outside.

Introducing Girl, long brown hair, brown eyes, always smiling, setting the cheerful town, daytime.

One sunny day, while exploring her backyard garden, Lily spotted something moving in the flowers.

Girl, long brown hair, brown eyes, always smiling's discovery, sunshine, garden scenery.

She tiptoed closer and found a tiny boy with butterfly wings giggling among the petals.

Girl, long brown hair, brown eyes, always smiling meeting the tiny winged boy, surprise encounter.

"Hi! I'm Lily. Who are you?" she asked. The winged boy replied, "I'm Buzz, a flower sprite!"

Girl, long brown hair, brown eyes, always smiling introduces herself to Tiny boy, butterfly wings, twinkling blue eyes, mischievous grin, initial conversation.

"Do you want to be friends?" Lily asked. Buzz nodded, and they started to play hide and seek.

Friendship initiation, first game.

Lily laughed as she searched for Buzz. He was so small that he could hide anywhere!

Hide and seek game, joyful playing.

When Lily finally found Buzz, they sat together, and she shared stories about her school and friends.

Bonding time, sharing stories.

"I've never been to school," said Buzz. "What's it like?" Lily described it with excitement.

Tiny boy, butterfly wings, twinkling blue eyes, mischievous grin's curiosity about school, Girl, long brown hair, brown eyes, always smiling sharing experiences.

The sun started to set, and Buzz showed Lily how he could make flowers glow with magic.

Magic display, flowers glowing, evening setting.

Lily was amazed and wished she could have magical powers too. Buzz giggled and tapped her nose.

Wishing for magic, playful interaction.

"You have your own magic, Lily! The magic of kindness and a big heart," Buzz said with a smile.

Revelation of inner magic, compliments and friendship.

As the night approached, they promised to meet again. Lily waved goodbye to her new friend.

Promise to reunite, parting moment.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Lily felt when she first saw Buzz, and why?
  • What does this story teach us about making new friends who might be different from us?
  • Why is it important for Lily to recognize her own kind of 'magic'?

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