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Little Duckling's Quest for Mommy

Once upon a time, in a cozy nest by the pond, a little duckling woke up.

Introduction, nest by a pond, little duckling wakes up.

The duckling looked around. 'Where is Mommy?' it quacked softly, feeling alone.

Duckling alone in the nest, looking for Mommy.

With bravery, the duckling stepped out of the nest, searching for Mommy Duck.

Duckling steps out, starts searching for Mommy.

Mr. Frog saw the duckling. 'Lost your mommy? Jump high to see further!'

Frog offers advice, duckling jumps to look around.

The duckling jumped but couldn't spot Mommy. 'Thank you, Mr. Frog,' it quacked.

Duckling tries jumping, can't find Mommy, thanks Frog.

Next, the duckling met Mrs. Owl. 'Hoo-hoo, look for feathers on the path,' she advised.

Owl suggests looking for feathers, adds a clue.

The duckling found some feathers and followed them, hoping to find Mommy Duck.

Duckling follows the trail of feathers.

A squirrel chattered from a tree. 'I saw your mommy by the weeping willow!'

Squirrel informs duckling Mommy was by the willow.

The duckling raced past the flowers and the bees to the weeping willow.

Duckling hurries to the willow past flowers and bees.

There, under the willow, the little duckling finally found Mommy Duck!

Duckling finds Mommy under the willow, reunion.

'Mommy, I found you!' the duckling quacked with joy, running into her embrace.

Happy reunion, duckling is joyful and relieved.

Mommy Duck cuddled her little one. 'I'm here, my dear. Let's go home together.'

Mommy Duck cuddled her little one

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the little duckling felt when it woke up alone?
  • What can we learn from the little duckling asking for help?
  • How is the duckling's reunion with Mommy Duck similar to times you've felt relieved and happy?

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