Story about friendship 1-2 years Reading 2 min.

bear and bunny share the ball

Bear and Bunny enjoy a sunny day playing with a red ball, but when Bear takes the ball for himself, Bunny feels sad. They soon learn the importance of sharing and friendship.

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A cheerful and smiling brown bear stands in the center of the image, holding a shiny red ball in its paws. Its eyes sparkle with happiness and its fur is soft and silky, illuminated by the sun. Next to it, a small white rabbit with big ears and a radiant smile looks at the bear with admiration. The rabbit is joyfully hopping, its hind legs in the air, on a carpet of green grass. The setting is a sunny field dotted with colorful flowers and trees with bright leaves, under a clear blue sky. In the distance, fluffy clouds float peacefully. The main scene shows the bear and rabbit playing together, ready to throw the ball, surrounded by a joyful and friendly atmosphere.

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Designed for toddlers (2 years and under): a deliberately short, very simple and reassuring story.

Bear wakes up. Bear smiles. Bear loves sunny days. Bear sees Bunny. Bunny smiles too.

“Hello, Bunny!” says Bear.

“Hello, Bear!” says Bunny.

Bear and Bunny play with a red ball. Bear throws the ball. Bunny catches the ball. They laugh. They are happy.

Oops! The ball rolls away. Bear runs fast. Bunny runs too. They both want the ball. Bear grabs the ball first. Bunny feels sad.

“Bear, I wanted the ball too,” says Bunny. Bunny looks down.

Bear stops. Bear sees Bunny's sad face. Bear feels sad too.

“I am sorry, Bunny,” says Bear. “We can share.”

Bunny smiles. “Thank you, Bear. Let's play together.”

Bear gives the ball to Bunny. Bunny throws the ball to Bear. They take turns.

Bear and Bunny laugh again. Their friends—Fox, Mouse, and Bird—come to watch. Everyone is happy.

“We are friends,” says Bear.

“We help each other,” says Bunny.

Bear hugs Bunny. Bunny hugs Bear. The sun is warm. The grass is soft.

Bear and Bunny play and share. Friends stay kind. Friends say sorry. Friends forgive.

Bear is glad. Bunny is glad. Friends are a treasure.

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Smiles: To show happiness by turning the corners of your mouth up
Catches: To grab or take hold of something that is thrown or dropped
Oops: A word we say when we make a small mistake
Grabs: To take hold of something quickly
Sad: Feeling unhappy or not cheerful
Forgive: To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong

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friendship kindness friend share empathy treasure meadow bunny play bear happy forgiveness

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