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Flora's New Feather

Flora the flamingo loved her sunny home by the pink lagoon.

Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes in her habitat, happy and content

She danced in the water and played with her friends every day.

Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes playing with other flamingos

One warm morning, Mama Flamingo had a surprise for Flora.

Mama with a surprise, Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes curious

There was a new baby flamingo! Mama said, 'Meet your sister, Fifi.'

Mama introducing baby Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes to Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes

Fifi was small and had fluffy feathers. She chirped softly.

Close-up of baby Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes, looking cute

Flora felt a little shy. She had always been the only chick.

Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes feeling shy, Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes looking at Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes

Mama said, 'Flora, you can teach Fifi to find the tastiest shrimp.'

Mama encouraging Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes, Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes looks thoughtful

Flora showed Fifi how to dip her beak in the water and catch shrimp.

Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes demonstrating, Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes watching intently

Fifi tried and giggled when she caught her first shrimp!

Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes catching shrimp, giggling

Flora realized teaching Fifi was fun. 'Good job, Fifi!' she cheered.

Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes smiling, praising Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes

They splashed and played, and soon became the best of friends.

Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes and Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes playing, bonding

Mama smiled. 'Now you have a sister and a new best friend, Flora.'

Mama happy, Young flamingo, pink feathers, curious black eyes and Baby flamingo, fluffy feathers, sparkling black eyes loving their time together

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Flora felt when she first met Fifi?
  • Why is teaching something to someone else important?
  • How can making a new friend change the way you feel?

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