The cute little baby elephant, named Fili, was traveling with his mom and dad for the first time on such a long journey.
This big trek was actually a journey that his family makes every year at this time of year, returning home after a few months.
He was looking forward to seeing new places and meeting new friends on this journey.
As they traveled through the forest, Fili noticed a lonely monkey sitting on a branch, looking sad.
Fili went over to the monkey and asked, 'Why are you sad?'
The monkey replied, 'I lost my family and I don't know how to find them.'
Fili and his parents decided to help the monkey. They searched high and low, through thick bushes and tall trees.
Finally, they found a group of monkeys playing in a clearing. The sad monkey's family was there too!
The sad monkey was grateful to Fili and his parents for their kindness. They all became good friends.
Fili realized that helping others and making new friends brings happiness and joy.
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