Once upon a time, in the cozy, green Meadowville, lived a little bunny named Alice. One sunny morning, Alice decided she wanted to make a new friend.

She hopped happily around, looking for someone to play with. Soon, she met a shy squirrel named Sammy who was looking for acorns.

Alice asked, 'Would you like to play hopscotch with me?' But Sammy said, 'I've never played before. I don't want to mess up.'

With a smile, Alice said, 'That's okay! We can learn together!' So they played and laughed, and Sammy learned hopscotch very quickly.

Later, they met Oscar the Owl who was too afraid to fly down from his tree. 'Come play hide and seek with us,' Alice cheered.

Oscar fluttered down, and they all played. Alice showed Oscar that it's fun to try new things, even when you're a little scared.

As the sun set, Alice, Sammy, and Oscar sat together, giggling about their day. They became the best of friends, all because Alice reached out with kindness.

Alice learned that making friends is about being kind, patient, and willing to help others try something new. And with a hop, skip, and a jump, they went off to play together, ready for many more adventures.