Mission Bell: Luna's Emotional Journey
by
Thomas
A story about Big feelings
for your 4th Grader.
Luna, the affectionate cat, loved her bell. It was shiny, jingled when she moved, and was a gift from her best friend, Sam. One sunny afternoon, while playing a game of 'catch the bell' with Sam, Luna's bell accidentally fell into the deep end of the barn.
Luna's heart pounded. She felt a rush of panic and sadness. The barn was dark and filled with towering haystacks and mysterious corners. She looked at Sam, with fear in her eyes.
Sam, seeing Luna's distress, said, 'Don't worry, Luna. We'll get your bell back. It's okay to feel scared, but we can face our fears together.'
As they approached the barn, Luna's heart pounded louder. She felt a wave of anxiety wash over her. Seeing this, Sam's mom said, 'Luna, it's okay to feel anxious. When I feel that way, I take deep breaths which helps me feel better.'
Luna tried taking deep breaths, just like Sam's mom suggested. To her surprise, she felt a little calmer. With newfound courage, Luna and Sam ventured into the barn.
Inside the barn, they faced their first challenge - a towering haystack. Luna felt a surge of fear. But remembering her deep breaths, she climbed up the haystack with Sam's help.
They continued their journey, facing more challenges. Each time Luna felt scared, she would take deep breaths and find the courage to move forward. Sam was by her side cheering her on.
After what felt like forever, they finally spotted the bell. It was stuck in a high beam. Luna felt a rush of joy, but also fear. The beam was high, and she was afraid of heights.