Ava and the Fearful Forest
by
Thomas
A story about Fear
for your 2nd Grader.
Once upon a time, in a small house near a vibrant forest, lived a smart baby girl named Ava. Ava loved to draw. She would draw everything she saw, from the bright sun in the sky to the tiny ants on the ground.
One sunny day, Ava decided to explore the forest. She packed her sketchbook and pencils, and off she went. But as she stepped into the forest, she felt a shiver of fear. The forest was so big, and she was so small.
Suddenly, she heard a hoot. She turned around and saw a big, stubborn owl. 'Why are you here, little girl?' the owl asked. Ava replied, 'I came to draw, but I'm scared.' The owl hooted, 'I'm scared too, I'm afraid of the dark.'
Ava was surprised. 'But you're an owl, you're supposed to love the dark!' The owl shrugged, 'We all have fears, even owls.' Ava drew the owl and wrote about his fear of the dark in her sketchbook.
As Ava ventured deeper into the forest, she met more creatures. A squirrel who was afraid of heights, a rabbit who was scared of loud noises, and a deer who was afraid of being alone. Ava drew them all, noting down their fears.
Seeing all these creatures with their own fears made Ava feel less alone. She realized that everyone experiences fear, and it's okay to talk about it. She felt a little less scared.
But then, it was time to go home. The way back seemed longer and scarier. Ava felt her fear creeping back. She took a deep breath and remembered the owl, the squirrel, the rabbit, and the deer. They were all afraid, but they were still living their lives.
With a newfound courage, Ava started her journey back. She stumbled and fell, got lost, and even cried a little. But she kept going, remembering the fears of her new friends and how they didn't let their fears stop them.