Once upon a time, there was a little mouse named Simon who lived in a cozy burrow in the forest. Simon had soft brown fur and bright black eyes. He loved exploring the world around him and making new friends.

One sunny day, Simon ventured outside of his burrow and came across a group of animals playing by the river. There was a wise owl with big, round eyes, a curious squirrel with a bushy tail, and a friendly deer with gentle brown eyes. Simon was excited to meet them and join in their fun.

The animals became fast friends and spent many days together, exploring the forest and learning from each other. Simon discovered that the squirrel loved climbing trees and finding acorns, while the deer was excellent at finding the juiciest berries. The owl shared interesting stories and taught them about the stars in the night sky.

One night, as the animals gathered by the river, they heard a sad cry for help. It was an injured bunny who had hurt one of its paws. Simon felt sad and knew he had to do something to help. He gathered some soft leaves and with the help of his friends, they made a cozy bed for the bunny and helped it feel better.

The bunny was grateful for their kindness and soon became friends with Simon and his animal companions. They all realized that even though they were different, they could work together and make a difference in the world. From that day forward, they were known as the Forest Friends, always ready to help those in need.