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Little Tadpole Looking for Mom

Once upon a time, there was a little tadpole named Taddy. Taddy lived in a big, beautiful pond with many other tadpoles. One day, Taddy woke up and realized that his mom was nowhere to be found. He looked all around the pond, but couldn't find her anywhere. Taddy was determined to find his mom.

A small tadpole with big eyes and a little tail. in a pond, looking sad and confused. Blue and green colors.

Taddy asked his friends if they had seen his mom, but none of them had. It made Taddy feel even more worried. He decided to explore beyond the pond. Taddy hopped over rocks and swam through the tall grass, searching for his mom. He looked in every nook and cranny, but still couldn't find her. Taddy's determination grew stronger.

A small tadpole with big eyes and a little tail. hopping over rocks, looking determined. Green and brown colors.

Suddenly, Taddy spotted a big frog sitting on a lily pad. He asked the big frog if he had seen his mom. The big frog thought for a moment and then pointed towards the other end of the pond. Taddy's heart filled with hope and he thanked the big frog. He raced back to the pond, even more determined to find his mom.

A small tadpole with big eyes and a little tail. talking to a big frog on a lily pad. Yellow and green colors.

As Taddy reached the other end of the pond, he saw a beautiful butterfly flying above the water. Taddy asked the butterfly if she had seen his mom. The butterfly fluttered her wings happily and led Taddy to a hidden corner of the pond. There, Taddy finally found his mom waiting for him. They hugged each other tightly and Taddy knew he was safe.

A small tadpole with big eyes and a little tail. and his A larger tadpole with a gentle smile and protective eyes. hugging in a hidden corner of the pond. Pink and green colors.

Taddy learned that even when things seemed difficult, being determined and asking for help could lead to happy endings. From that day on, Taddy always listened to his mom and never wandered off alone. And they lived happily ever after in their pond, surrounded by friends who looked out for one another.

A small tadpole with big eyes and a little tail. and his A larger tadpole with a gentle smile and protective eyes. swimming happily in the pond. Blue and green colors.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Taddy feel when he couldn't find his mom?
  • Who helped Taddy find his mom?
  • What lesson did Taddy learn?

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