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The Adventures of Timmy the Timid Crocodile

Once upon a time, in a jungle light and bright, lived a crocodile named Timmy who always felt fright.

A colorful jungle with bright light, and a small, timid crocodile peeking shyly from behind some leaves.

Timmy was timid, a bit scared of everything! From the buzzing bees to the chirping birds that sing.

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave looking scared as bees buzz around and birds sing in the lush jungle.

One sunny day, Timmy wanted to play, but who would be his friend, and what would they say?

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave peeking out from his hiding place, looking hopeful on a sunny day.

Timmy tiptoed to the river that flows, where he met Friendly Frog, with a jump and a pose.

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave cautiously walking to the edge of a flowing river where A cheerful frog with a big smile, always ready to help others feel brave is jumping joyfully.

"Don't be afraid, come along, it's fun!" said Friendly Frog, with a grin and a pun.

A cheerful frog with a big smile, always ready to help others feel brave smiling and inviting A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave to join him in hopping around.

Timmy hesitated, then took a small hop, and found he could jump from lily to leaf, without a stop!

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave timidly trying to hop with a smile of surprise.

"Hooray!" Timmy shouted, with a big happy grin. "I did it, I did it! I'm not scared to swim!"

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave celebrating with a happy grin as he hops around on lily pads in the river.

From that day on, Timmy was bold and bright. He faced his fears, morning, noon, and night.

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave confidently exploring the jungle with a brave face, even during the night.

Timmy roared at the moon and danced in the sun. His adventures had started, and oh, how they spun!

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave roaring joyfully at the moon and dancing in the sunshine, blending seamlessly with the surroundings.

He made friends with Monkey, Zebra, and Hedgehog, and together they sang a cheerful jungle song.

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave happily playing with A playful monkey who loves to swing around and make new friends, A calm and composed zebra who enjoys grazing and exploring, and A curious hedgehog who loves to sing and dance with friends as they all sing and dance together in the jungle.

So if you see Timmy, all alone or with friends, remember how courage brings joyful ends.

A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave smiling confidently with his jungle friends around him, sharing a moment of joy.

For Timmy the Timid is timid no more. He's brave and happy, from tail to snout!

A full-page image of A small, timid crocodile who learns to be brave the crocodile with a big smile, standing tall and proud with a beautiful jungle backdrop.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Timmy feel at the beginning of the story? Why do you think he felt that way?
  • What helped Timmy overcome his fears? How did his friends play a part in his journey?
  • Can you think of a time when you were scared but faced your fear? How did it make you feel afterward?

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