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Elephant's Journey

Once upon a time, in a beautiful jungle, there lived a big and friendly Elephant. His name was Elliot. One sunny morning, while Elephant was exploring, he accidentally got separated from his family and friends. Elephant felt scared and lonely.

Friendly grey Elephant with a happy smile and long trunk in a green jungle, feeling scared and lonely

But Elephant didn't lose hope. He decided to find his way back. He asked a wise old owl for directions. Owl told Elephant to follow the river and be patient. So, Elephant started following the river, walking slowly and carefully.

Friendly grey Elephant with a happy smile and long trunk with a wise owl, walking along the blue river

After walking for a while, Elephant faced a big and deep gorge. He couldn't cross it. Elephant felt sad and worried. But he remembered the wise owl's words - 'Be patient.' So, Elephant sat down and waited with patience.

Friendly grey Elephant with a happy smile and long trunk sitting near a big gorge, feeling sad but patient

Suddenly, a clever monkey appeared. Monkey saw Elephant's problem and offered a solution. Monkey swung from one tree to another and created a rope bridge for Elephant. Elephant was thrilled and thanked the monkey with joy.

Friendly grey Elephant with a happy smile and long trunk crossing the rope bridge made by the monkey

Following the river and facing many challenges, Elephant finally reached a familiar place. He was overjoyed to find his family and friends waiting for him. Elephant hugged his loved ones tightly.

Friendly grey Elephant with a happy smile and long trunk reunited with family and friends, feeling overjoyed

Elephant realized that even when things seem difficult, patience and hope can lead us through adversities. From that day on, Elephant never forgot the value of patience. He lived happily with his loved ones in the beautiful jungle.

Friendly grey Elephant with a happy smile and long trunk surrounded by family and friends, living happily

Reflection Questions

  • How did Elephant feel when he got separated?
  • What did the wise owl say to Elephant?
  • Who helped Elephant cross the gorge?
  • Who was waiting for Elephant at the end of his journey?
  • What did Elephant learn from his journey?

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