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Wendy the Wobbling Whale

In the deep blue sea where fish do swim, lives a wobbly whale who’s quite the gem. Her name is Wendy, wide and grand, with a heart of gold and a life well-planned.

A vast ocean with colorful fish swimming around, a large blue whale with a friendly face named A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean is at the center.

Wendy would wobble, weave, and whirl, a unique whale, quite the girl! While other whales swam firm and straight, Wendy bumbled, a twisting fate.

A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean the whale is wobbling and weaving through the water while other whales swim in a straight line.

“Oh dear!” sighed Wendy, spinning around. “I’m different, I wonder if I’ll ever be found.” She watched her friends glide and glide, wishing she could swim with pride.

A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean looking wistful as she watches other whales swim more gracefully.

One sunny day, as Wendy wobbled by, she met a turtle named Timmy, shy. “Hello there, Timmy!” Wendy beamed, though a gentle wobble interrupted her gleam.

A cheerful A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean the whale greeting a shy turtle named A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater on a sunny underwater day.

Timmy replied with a shy hello, his tiny flippers moving so slow. “I wobble too,” Wendy said with cheer, “But I’ve learned there’s nothing to fear.”

A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater the turtle and A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean the whale having a heartfelt conversation among vibrant sea flora.

Timmy smiled, his flippers unfurled, “Thank you, Wendy, you’ve brightened my world!” They swam together, slow and fast, a friendship formed, made to last.

A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean and A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater swimming together, both happy and encouraged.

But as they swam, there came a shout, “Help, oh help!” The fish cried out. Wendy and Timmy quickly dashed, through the ocean, they splished and splashed.

A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean and A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater rushing to help a group of panicked fish in the ocean.

They found a net trapping some fish, their freedom lost, a captured wish. Wendy knew just what to do, her wobbling helped her see it through.

A net trapping several fish with A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean and A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater figuring out a way to help.

With a mighty spout and a wobbling flip, she freed the fish with a twist and a dip. The fish were saved, they cheered and sang, their joy echoed, the ocean rang.

A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean freeing the fish with a big splash, lots of happy fish celebrating around her.

Wendy realized as they swam away, her wobble was wonderful in its own way. She and Timmy laughed, side by side, their hearts full of happiness and pride.

A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean and A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater swimming together joyfully against the backdrop of a beautifully bright underwater world.

“Remember, dear friend,” Wendy said with glee, “Our differences make us special, you and me!” And with that lesson, under the sea, Wendy wobbled, forever free.

A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean sharing a heartfelt moment with A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater, both smiling and happy as they swim.

So if you see a wobble or a shy little flip, know that uniqueness is the real tip. Just like Wendy and Timmy too, your quirks make you wonderful, undeniably you!

A spread of various sea creatures each with unique features happily living underwater, with A large blue whale with a friendly, expressive face wobbling through the ocean and A shy but kind turtle with tiny flippers swimming slowly underwater at the center.

Reflection Questions

  • How did Wendy feel about being different at the beginning of the story and at the end?
  • What makes Wendy and Timmy's friendship special?
  • Can you think of a time when something you thought was a flaw turned out to be helpful?

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