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Turtle’s Tummy and the Rings of Wishes

In the heart of the Colorful Coral Reef, there lived a rumbly-tummied green turtle named Turtle. He was always looking for a snack, munching on seagrass and chasing the slowest seaweed.

Green turtle, always looks like he's searching for a snack in reef, hungry, looking for food.

Turtle’s best buddy was Bullhead, a green and yellow fish with a special talent. He could change his scales to match his surroundings, hiding from sneaky seahorses.

Green and yellow fish, changes colors, playful eyes demonstrates his color-changing ability.

One bright morning, Turtle groaned, 'My belly's grumbling louder than a thunderstorm!' He was extra hungry today, but no matter how much seagrass he gobbled, it wasn't enough.

Green turtle, always looks like he's searching for a snack is extra hungry, eating lots of seagrass.

Bullhead giggled and swam circles around Turtle. 'Maybe you need a magic snack! Let’s ask Shimmer and Sparkle, the mermaids of the reef!'

Green and yellow fish, changes colors, playful eyes suggests seeking the mermaids' help.

They flipped and dipped through the waves, spotting the twin mermaids by the glittering golden rings. Shimmer sang sweetly while Sparkle played melodies on her coral harp.

Introduction of Mermaid with shimmering tail, sweet smile and Mermaid with sparkling tail, carries a coral harp, the mermaids.

The two mermaids explained with a laugh, 'Swim through our golden rings, make a wish, and if it’s true, from the heart, it just might come true.'

How the golden rings work is explained.

Turtle thought hard, his eyes shut tight. 'I wish for the biggest, juiciest, crunchiest piece of seaweed!' he declared, swimming through a glowing ring.

Green turtle, always looks like he's searching for a snack making his true wish.

In a flash, a jumbo piece of seaweed appeared! Turtle nibbled, munched, and gulped it down. 'Delicious!' But after a moment, his tummy rumbled again.

Green turtle, always looks like he's searching for a snack's wish comes true but he's still hungry.

'Oh, Turtle,' chortled Sparkle. 'Your wish was from your belly, not your heart!' Shimmer added, 'Try again, something that’s dear to you.'

The mermaids advise Green turtle, always looks like he's searching for a snack on wishing.

Bullhead bounced excitedly. 'What if we wish for a feast for all our friends?' He swam through the ring, and so did Turtle, thinking of their friends.

Green and yellow fish, changes colors, playful eyes's idea for a new wish.

The reef shimmered as tables laden with different seaweeds, planktons, and fishes' favorite foods appeared. All the sea creatures cheered and shared the feast together.

A feast appears, friends are delighted.

Full and happy, Turtle realized it wasn't just food that made his heart full, but the joy of sharing and laughing with friends under the sparkling sea.

Green turtle, always looks like he's searching for a snack discovers joy of friendship.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Turtle felt when his belly was still rumbling after his wish?
  • Why was the feast a better wish than just a big piece of seaweed?
  • What did Turtle learn about happiness and friendship?

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