Once upon a time, in a desert far away, there lived a little cactus named Carl. Carl's spiky arms kept him safe from harm, but he had one problem - he craved a hug.
Every day, Carl would watch as other plants and animals in the desert shared cuddles. He saw birds snuggling in their nests and flowers swaying together in the wind. But no one hugged Carl.
One day, a friendly lizard named Lucy noticed Carl's sad face. She asked, 'Why are you so glum, Carl?' Carl replied, 'I wish I could feel the warmth of a hug.' Lucy felt sad for Carl and decided to help.
Lucy ran around the desert, gathering soft materials to create a huggable outfit for Carl. She carefully wrapped Carl's spiky arms with cushions and blankets, creating a cozy embrace.
When Carl put on his new cuddle-worthy outfit, he felt different. He felt snuggly and warm, just like being in a real hug. Carl was overjoyed!
Word spread across the desert about Carl's newfound cuddliness. Plants and animals from all around came to give Carl a hug. Carl had never felt so loved!
Feeling the love from his desert friends, Carl decided to share his cuddle outfit with other cacti who also craved hugs. Soon, the desert was filled with huggable cacti, spreading warmth and happiness.
From that day on, the desert became a cuddly, loving place where every plant and animal felt the joy of a hug. And Carl, the once-lonely cactus, now had hugs every day, making him the happiest cactus in the world.
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