Blossom Sprout and the Lost Laughter
by
Thomas
A story about Sadness
for your 1st Grader.
Blossom Sprout woke up feeling quiet. She peeked at the garden paths made of moss and mushrooms. Usually, they made her smile, but her heart felt heavy today.
Brutus came trotting by. He saw Blossom Sprout’s droopy leaves. “Are you okay?” he asked, his voice soft.
Blossom Sprout shook her head. “I feel sad, but I don’t know why,” she said. She touched a small pink ladybug and sighed.
Brutus wiggled his snout with a big grin. “I know what we need,” he said. “A joke scavenger hunt to find your missing laughter!”
Together, they tiptoed along the mossy path. They looked behind soft fern fronds. They peeked under wiggly mushrooms. But still, no laughter.
Blossom Sprout felt tears in her eyes. “I miss my giggles. Sometimes sadness just sneaks in,” she whispered.
Brutus placed a tiny flower in Blossom’s hands. “I know you feel sad,” he said. “It’s okay to share these feelings with me.”
Blossom nodded. She held the flower. “Thank you,” she said. She felt a little warmer inside.