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The Sun Who Said "Shhhh!"

It was a day so nice, the birds sang twice!

two birds singing on a a happy, smiling sun with sunglassesny day

Even the grumpy old tree, usually a grump, you see,

a grumpy-looking old tree with a frowning face with a frown

Decided to sway and sway, in a most delightful way!

a tree swaying happily in the wind

But high above the happy land, the sun felt rather grand.

smiling a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses wearing a happy, smiling sun with sunglassesglasses

"I make this day so bright!" he boomed with all his might.

a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses wearing a happy, smiling sun with sunglassesglasses and talking

"The credit, it is mine! I make the flowers shine!"

a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses pointing to a field of flowers

The clouds, they puffed their cheeks, "Such boasting!" someone shrieked.

fluffy white clouds with surprised expressions with puffed cheeks looking surprised

A little ladybug, red as a ruby, whispered, "Oh, sunny hubbub!"

a small ladybug whispering

"We all play a part, right from the very start."

a ladybug talking to the a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses

"The rain, it helps us grow, the wind, it helps us flow."

rain falling on flowers and wind blowing on a field

The sun, he squinted down, with a puzzled, sunny frown.

the a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses squinting with a puzzled expression

He listened to the chirping breeze and the rustling of the trees.

wind blowing through trees and birds chirping

He felt the warmth he made and the happy dance it played.

people dancing and enjoying the warm a happy, smiling sun with sunglassesny day

"Hmmm," the sun said low, "Perhaps, it's not just my show."

a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses with a thoughtful expression

And with a gentle, golden beam, he whispered, "Shhhh... let's share the dream."

a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses with a gentle smile and closed eyes

From then on, the sun knew, sharing joy was the thing to do.

a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses smiling and holding hands with the fluffy white clouds with surprised expressions

For a day so nice, is made by everyone, not just the sun!

the a happy, smiling sun with sunglasses, fluffy white clouds with surprised expressions, trees, and animals smiling together

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think the sun felt at the beginning of the story?
  • Why do you think the other characters wanted the sun to stop boasting?
  • What does it mean to share joy with others?

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