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The Crying Teddy Bear

Once upon a time, there was a teddy bear named Teddy.

Soft brown bear with big sad eyes bear sitting alone on a shelf

Teddy was very sad and cried all the time.

Tears falling from Soft brown bear with big sad eyes's big brown eyes

All the other toys in the toy store were worried about Teddy.

Other toys looking concerned and gathering around Soft brown bear with big sad eyes

They tried to comfort Teddy, but nothing seemed to make him happy.

Toys trying to cheer Soft brown bear with big sad eyes up with balloons

One day, a little girl named Lily visited the toy store.

Little girl with a kind heart and curly hair smiling and looking excited to be there

Lily saw Teddy and immediately felt empathy for him.

Little girl with a kind heart and curly hair hugging Soft brown bear with big sad eyes and looking compassionate

She asked the toy store owner if she could take Teddy home.

Little girl with a kind heart and curly hair talking to the toy store owner

The owner agreed, and Lily brought Teddy to her home.

Little girl with a kind heart and curly hair holding Soft brown bear with big sad eyes and walking out of the store

Lily took care of Teddy, and slowly, he stopped crying.

Little girl with a kind heart and curly hair feeding Soft brown bear with big sad eyes and playing with him

Teddy felt loved and happy, thanks to Lily's empathy.

Soft brown bear with big sad eyes smiling and hugging Little girl with a kind heart and curly hair tightly

Reflection Questions

  • Why was Teddy sad?
  • What did Lily do to help Teddy?
  • How did Teddy feel at the end of the story?

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