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The Scaredy Cat

Once upon a time, in a small town, there lived a cat named Whiskers.

A white cat named A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie sitting near a window

Whiskers loved to explore, but there was one thing that scared him - dogs.

A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie hiding behind a tree, with a dog nearby

Every time Whiskers saw a dog, he would run away as fast as he could.

A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie running with fear, dogs chasing him

One day, a wise old owl named Oliver saw Whiskers running from a dog.

A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie running from a dog, owl sitting on a branch

Oliver told Whiskers, 'You are strong and brave! You don't have to be afraid of dogs.'

Owl giving advice to A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie, both smiling

Whiskers thought about what Oliver had said and decided to face his fear.

A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie looking determined, facing a dog

With each encounter, Whiskers grew more confident and realized that dogs weren't so scary after all.

A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie playing happily with a dog, both wagging their tails

From that day forward, Whiskers became the bravest cat in town.

A white cat with green eyes, wearing a red bowtie wearing a superhero cape, other cats cheering

Reflection Questions

  • How did Whiskers feel when he saw a dog?
  • Who helped Whiskers overcome his fear?
  • What did Whiskers become after facing his fear?

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