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Benny's Bubble Bonanza

Benny the Bluebird loved bubbles! He blew them big, he blew them small, he blew them round like a bouncy ball.

A bluebird blowing bubbles, some big, some small

One sunny day, Benny took his bubbly blower to the park. "Who wants to join the bubble-blowing lark?" he chirped with glee.

A bluebird with a bubble wand in a park

Fiona the Firefly fluttered over, her wings sparkling like glitter. "Oh, bubbles! I love how they shimmer!"

A firefly with sparkling wings

Benny dipped his wand, a magical thing, and blew a giant bubble fit for a king!

A bluebird blowing a giant bubble

The bubble floated towards Fiona, who giggled with delight. But then, POP! The bubble burst, giving her a fright.

A giant bubble popping in front of a surprised firefly

Fiona flew back, her antennae drooping low. "Oh dear," chirped Benny, "Did I blow too slow?"

A sad firefly with drooping antennae

Fiona shook her head, her antennae swaying. "It's not the speed, Benny, it's the bubble's way."

A firefly shaking its head

When bubbles get too close, they tickle my nose, and sometimes, well, it just explodes!"

A firefly with an exploding bubble near its nose

Benny tilted his head, confused by her plea. "You mean you like bubbles... far away from thee?"

A confused bluebird tilting its head

Fiona nodded, her antennae bouncing with glee. "Exactly! That's the perfect bubble place for me!"

A happy firefly with bouncing antennae

Benny understood! From that day on, he blew bubbles high and low, but always kept them a safe distance, you know.

A bluebird blowing bubbles in the air

Fiona and Benny played all afternoon, their laughter echoing through the park, a joyful, bubbly tune!

A bluebird and a firefly playing with bubbles in a park

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Fiona felt when the bubble popped?
  • Why is it important to listen to our friends when they tell us how they feel?
  • How did Benny show Fiona that he cared about her feelings?

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