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Rosie and the Shy Penguin

Once on a bright summer day, a girl named Rosie went to a beach in Australia.

Introduction to Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition, sunny beach in Australia.

The beach was empty, and the waves whispered as Rosie walked along the soft sand.

Introduction to toddler girl, fair white skin, big blue eyes, sunny disposition, walking on sunny beach in Australia.

Suddenly, Rosie heard a strange noise. It was a tiny 'peep' coming from the bushes.

Introduction to toddler girl, fair white skin, big blue eyes, sunny disposition, sunny beach in Australia.

Peering in, Rosie found a small penguin trapped in the twisted branches!

Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition finds trapped penguin in bushes.

The poor penguin was very scared. It peeped loudly, and when Rosie reached in, it tried to bite her!

Small penguin, typical black and white coloring, looks a bit ruffled scared, tries to bite Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition.

Rosie spoke softly, 'It's okay. I won't hurt you. I want to help you get free.'

Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition reassures the frightened penguin.

But the penguin kept flapping and peeping, afraid to let Rosie near.

Small penguin, typical black and white coloring, looks a bit ruffled still afraid, refuses help.

Rosie gently hummed a lullaby, and slowly, the penguin calmed down a little.

Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition hums, penguin calms down.

With patience and care, Rosie was able to untangle the branches around the penguin.

Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition carefully frees the penguin.

Once free, the penguin looked at Rosie with gratitude and hopped toward the ocean.

Small penguin, typical black and white coloring, looks a bit ruffled grateful, heads to ocean.

Rosie felt happy as she watched the penguin join its friends in the waves.

Small penguin, typical black and white coloring, looks a bit ruffled rejoins friends, Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition happy.

'Sometimes everyone needs a little help,' Rosie thought as she waved goodbye.

Young girl, tan skin, dark brown eyes, sunny disposition reflects on the importance of helping.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Rosie felt when she heard the penguin calling for help?
  • What would you do if you were Rosie and a penguin tried to bite you?
  • Why is it important to accept help from others sometimes?

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