In a cozy corner of Whimsy Woods, there lived a squirrel named Sherly. With a bushy tail and curious eyes, Sherly loved to explore.
One sunny day, as Sherly scampered around, she thought, 'It’s time to make some new friends! But how?'
She heard a rustle, a bustle, and a crinkle, and saw a butterfly with wings that twinkle.
‘Hello there!’ Sherly called. ‘Would you like to play with me today?’ But the butterfly just fluttered away.
Next, she saw a bluejay, bold and bright. ‘Would you like to be my friend and fly to great heights?’
The bluejay chirped, 'No time to play! I'm off to find berries today!' and flew away.
Sherly sighed, but she didn't give up. She saw a rabbit nibbling on a buttercup.
‘Would you like to hop and play with me?’ But the rabbit just smiled and continued munching happily.
Just then, a little hedgehog rolled by. ‘Oh, what a friend you’ll be!’ Sherly sighed with a gleam in her eye.
The hedgehog squeaked, ‘Hello! Would you be my friend too? I’ve been looking for someone just like you!’
Together they played, rolling and tumbling, laughing and munching nuts with a joyous rumbling.
Sherly was glad she didn’t give in, for making a new friend felt like the greatest win!
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