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Ehana's Magical Park Adventure

On a sunny, sunny day in May, Little Ehana went out to play. With a hop and a skip, she reached the park, her glee as bright as a spark!

a sunny park with green grass and blooming flowers, a young girl with black curly hair and fair skin hopping gleefully

Ehana saw the swings go swish and swoosh, and the merry-go-round spin with a whoosh! She saw kids laughing, jumping high, their joy soaring up to the sky.

a park with swings, merry-go-round, and children laughing and playing

Under a big oak tree, she found a lonely bunny, its eyes round and shiny, looking rather funny. Bunny's ears were floppy and his fur was brown; he wore a tiny but noticeable frown.

a big oak tree with a small brown bunny sitting under it with a slightly sad expression

“Hello, Bunny! Let's dance and prance, give this park a happy chance!” Ehana said with a twirl and a dangle, her feet creating a cheerful jangle.

Ehana dancing happily in front of the bunny, trying to cheer it up

But the bunny didn't hop, didn't skip, didn't dangle; it just sat quietly, not ready to mingle. Ehana paused and thought really hard, like a detective or a silly bard.

Ehana standing still, thinking deeply in a whimsical manner like a detective

Then she smiled and said, “You look so sad, which makes me feel a little bad. If you’d like, we can sit and chat, or maybe even play like that!”

Ehana sitting down next to the bunny, offering a chat or play with a gentle smile

The bunny’s ears perked up a bit, then slowly it started to sit. “Would you like a carrot treat? Or just a tiny ticklish feat?”

The bunny's ears perking up and showing a slight interest while Ehana offers some ideas

Ehana pulled out a carrot bright, with a gentle touch, light as a kite. The bunny nibbled with a thankful glance, and its frown began to prance.

Ehana offering a bright orange carrot to the bunny who starts nibbling it with a thankful expression

Together they played the whole day long, hopping and singing a cheerful song. Ehana and Bunny, a perfect pair, with smiles and laughter filling the air.

Ehana and the bunny playing together happily, hopping and singing

As the sun began to sink, low and cross, Bunny and Ehana felt no loss. They knew their friendship would forever beam, a wonderful, lovely park day dream.

Ehana and the bunny watching the sun set with warm, content expressions

With a wave goodbye and a gentle pat, Ehana smiled, and that was that. The park had turned into a magical place, all because Ehana had embraced Bunny with grace.

Ehana waving goodbye to the bunny with a gentle pat and smile, the park filled with a warm glow

So remember, kids, kind hearts win; sharing joy is a soothing hymn. In every park and every play, a little empathy can save the day!

The last page with cheerful imagery emphasizing kindness and empathy, featuring the park and Ehana

Reflection Questions

  • How did Ehana make the bunny feel happy?
  • Why do you think Ehana decided to sit and talk to the bunny instead of playing with other children?
  • What do you think Ehana learned from her day at the park?

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