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Oliver the Hungry Caterpillar

Once upon a time, in a colorful garden filled with vibrant flowers and buzzing insects, there lived a curious little caterpillar named Oliver.

A colorful garden with vibrant flowers and buzzing insects.

Oliver had a shiny, green body with tiny black spots. He was always hungry for adventure and delicious leaves.

A shiny, green caterpillar with tiny black spots. the caterpillar with a shiny, green body and tiny black spots.

One sunny day, Oliver came across a tall, luscious green leaf. His mouth watered at the sight of it.

A shiny, green caterpillar with tiny black spots. excitedly looking at a tall, luscious green leaf.

"Yummy!" cried Oliver, rushing towards the leaf. But just as he was about to take a bite, a wise old butterfly named Bella appeared.

A shiny, green caterpillar with tiny black spots. about to eat the leaf while A wise old butterfly with colorful wings., the wise old butterfly, appears.

"Wait, little one," said Bella. "Patience is a virtue. If you rush into things, you might miss out on even greater treasures."

A wise old butterfly with colorful wings., the wise old butterfly, advises A shiny, green caterpillar with tiny black spots. about patience.

Reflection Questions

  • Why was Oliver always hungry?
  • What did Bella tell Oliver about rushing into things?
  • Why is patience important?

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