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The Angry Monster and the Happy Friends

Once upon a time, in a colorful land, there lived a big, green monster named Grumpy. Grumpy was always angry and would stomp around, scaring everyone away. One day, Grumpy met three happy friends named Sunny, Joy, and Smiley. They wanted to help Grumpy control his anger and be happy too.

A colorful land with a big, green monster named A big, green monster with a frown and angry eyes. A big, green monster with a frown and angry eyes meets three happy friends named A bright yellow sun with a smiling face, A colorful rainbow with a happy expression, and A fluffy cloud with a big smile and giggles.

Sunny, the bright yellow sun, said, 'Grumpy, when you feel angry, take a deep breath and count to ten. It will help you calm down.' Grumpy tried it and felt a little better.

A bright yellow sun with a smiling face, a bright yellow sun, advises A big, green monster with a frown and angry eyes to take deep breaths and count to ten.

Joy, the cheerful rainbow, said, 'Grumpy, think of something that makes you happy, like playing with your favorite toy or eating ice cream. It will make your anger go away.' Grumpy thought of playing with his toy and felt a little happier.

A colorful rainbow with a happy expression, a cheerful rainbow, advises A big, green monster with a frown and angry eyes to think of something that makes him happy.

Smiley, the giggling cloud, said, 'Grumpy, talk about your feelings instead of keeping them inside. It's okay to be angry, but it's important to express it in a kind way.' Grumpy talked about his anger and felt a weight lifted off his shoulders.

A fluffy cloud with a big smile and giggles, a giggling cloud, advises A big, green monster with a frown and angry eyes to talk about his feelings.

Grumpy practiced what his friends taught him. Whenever he felt angry, he took deep breaths, thought of happy things, and talked about his feelings. Slowly, Grumpy became less angry and more happy. He even made new friends who loved his kind and friendly nature.

A big, green monster with a frown and angry eyes practices what his friends taught him and becomes less angry.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Sunny help Grumpy control his anger?
  • What did Joy suggest Grumpy think about to feel happier?
  • Why did Grumpy feel better after talking about his feelings?

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