Title: The Selfish Cloud and the Lesson of Empathy Hi, my name is Ethan. Today, I want to tell you a story about a very selfish cloud that I saw one sunny day. This cloud was different from all the other clouds in the sky. It didn't like seeing the bright sunshine, so it wanted to destroy it. But don't worry, there's a lesson of empathy hiding in this story!

Once upon a time, on a beautiful sunny day, I looked up at the sky and saw a big, puffy cloud floating by. Most clouds are friendly and happy, but this one was different. It seemed angry and selfish. It didn't like how the sunshine made everything look so bright and colorful. The selfish cloud thought the world would be better without the sunshine. It thought it could just cover the sun and block out its rays. So, it started to grow bigger and darker in an attempt to scare away the sun.

As the cloud grew larger, people on the ground noticed something was wrong. They began to feel cold, and their smiles turned into frowns. The beautiful colors of the world started to fade away. Even the flowers felt sad and droopy. But then, something unexpected happened. A little girl named Lily was walking beneath the cloud. She looked up at it and noticed that it was trying to destroy the sunshine. Lily felt sad for all the people and things that were suffering because of the cloud's selfishness.

Lily had a big heart full of empathy. Empathy means caring about how others feel. She knew she had to help the cloud understand why the sunshine was so important. So, she started to talk to the cloud gently. "Mr. Cloud," she said softly, "I understand you don't like the sunshine, but it makes the world a happy and beautiful place. It helps flowers grow, gives warmth to our skin, and makes everything look amazing."

The selfish cloud had never heard such kind words before. It started to think about how it might be hurting others by trying to destroy the sunshine. Slowly, it began to shrink in size, and the sun's rays started peeking through its edges. With each kind word from Lily, the cloud realized that being selfish wasn't making anything better. It felt a warm feeling in its heart, the feeling of empathy. The cloud understood that empathy means thinking about how others feel and making kind choices.

As the cloud fully understood its mistake, it drifted away, leaving the sun to shine brightly once again. Everyone on the ground, including the flowers, felt a sense of relief and happiness. They thanked Lily for teaching the cloud a valuable lesson. And from that day on, the selfish cloud learned to be more empathetic and caring. It realized that in every sunny day, there's room for everyone to shine and be happy.

Remember, my friend, empathy is an important lesson for all of us to learn. It means understanding how others feel and treating them with kindness. Just like Lily helped the selfish cloud, we can all make a difference by showing empathy towards others. The end.

I hope you enjoyed this story about the selfish cloud and how it learned a lesson in empathy. Remember to always be kind and considerate towards others, just like Lily. Empathy can make the world a brighter and happier place for everyone.