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Leo the Lion and The Big Picnic

In the heart of the sunny Savanna, Leo the Lion awoke with a roar. 'Today is special!' he said.

Whispering Woods with more birds

Leo remembered it was the day of the Big Picnic. 'I must invite my friends,' he thought.

Golden mane, kind brown eyes, regal but friendly thinking about the picnic and his friends.

He trotted over to Ella Elephant's watering hole. 'Ella, come to the picnic!' Leo called.

Golden mane, kind brown eyes, regal but friendly inviting Massive, gray, gentle, with wise brown eyes at the watering hole.

Ella sprayed water with her trunk joyfully. 'I will bring fruit!' she trumpeted.

Happy Massive, gray, gentle, with wise brown eyes accepting the invitation.

Next, Leo found Zara Zebra munching grass. 'Zara, join us for a feast!' he exclaimed.

Golden mane, kind brown eyes, regal but friendly extends invitation to Sleek, striped, quick, with bright eyes.

Zara nodded with stripes shining in the sun. 'Yummy! I'll bring some berries,' she said.

Sleek, striped, quick, with bright eyes agreeing to attend and contribute berries.

In the shade, sleepy Harry Hyena heard the news. 'Can I come too, Leo?' he asked.

Curious Mischevious looking, spotted fur, warm smile overhearing about the picnic.

Leo smiled warmly. 'Of course, Harry! Everyone is welcome,' he affirmed.

Golden mane, kind brown eyes, regal but friendly inviting Mischevious looking, spotted fur, warm smile to the picnic.

The animals gathered, each bringing tasty treats. They shared and laughed together.

The animals enjoying the Big Picnic.

But Sammy Snake felt left out. 'Nobody wants me there,' he hissed quietly to himself.

Sad Long, green scales with keen, observant eyes feeling excluded.

Leo saw Sammy and called him over. 'Join us, Sammy! What will you bring?'

Golden mane, kind brown eyes, regal but friendly noticing Long, green scales with keen, observant eyes and inviting him.

Sammy smiled for the first time that day. 'I'll bring some crunchy insects!' he said.

Long, green scales with keen, observant eyes feeling included, decides to participate.

The Big Picnic was filled with joy as every animal felt loved and part of their community.

LION AND OWL ,BUNNY, MOUSE of the Whispering Woods continued to live in harmony, always ready to support each other and celebrate the magic of friendship. The Moonlit Parade became an annual event, reminding everyone of the power of working together and being kind.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Sammy felt when he saw the other animals going to the picnic?
  • Why is it important for Leo to invite everyone, even someone like Sammy who is often left out?

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